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Laboratory automation

When high throughput rates have to be ensured in automated laboratory equipment with a minimum need for maintenance and without contamination by lubricants, e.g. in robot cells for sample preparation, decapping and recapping, or pipetting.
 
Advantages of igus® products in laboratory automation:

Lubrication-free, no contamination of samples

Lightweight due to use of aluminium

Matching drive systems from a single source

Predictable service life

Short strokes possible

Laboratory automation

igus® products used in laboratory automation

Highly flexible chainflex® cables
readychain® harnessed energy supply systems
Energy supply chains
drylin® linear guides
iglidur® PRT slewing ring bearings
iglidur® polymer bearings
xiros® plastic bearings
Special parts

Application examples in laboratory automation

Thrust washers for thermal shakers

At up to 3,000 revolutions per minute and 99°C, the iglidur thrust washers prevent imbalances and vibrations and ensure high precision.
Thrust washers for thermal shakers

Lubrication-free lead screw and linear technology in filling systems for reaction vessels

Trapezoidal lead screws with matching nuts have been installed at various points in this fully automatic filling plant for medical devices.
Lubrication-free lead screw and linear technology in filling systems for reaction vessels

Lab equipment for liquid handling

Freedom from lubrication and cleanroom compatibility can be ensured with the maintenance-free steep thread nuts.
Lab equipment for liquid handling

Fail-safe and economical bearings in centrifuge reduce costs by 93%

By replacing their metal bearings with iglidur plain bearings, the customer was able to significantly reduce their costs and reduce assembly times.
Fail-safe and economical bearings in centrifuge reduce costs by 93%

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