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:
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
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%
