Linear guides for the small installation space
Whether narrow or flat, the drylin® miniature and low-profile guide systems were specifically developed to enable precise movements and positioning in small machines, vending machines and devices. Each linear system slides without lubrication and maintenance, ensuring absolute silence and remaining perfectly clean. With their easy mobility or defined displacement forces, they offer a wide range of options for applications with a small installation space.
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Products for small installation spaces
drylin® W linear system
- Ready-to-install linear carriages in three lengths
- 20% narrower than previous installation size (06-30)
- Tested: static load capacity linear system Coy 1,680N
- 100% lubrication-free due to "sliding instead of rolling"
drylin® W linear system – The smallest installation size
drylin® N
- Low installation height between 6 and 12mm
- Lightweight
- Rails anodised in silver or black
- 4 rail widths from 17 to 80mm
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T miniature guide
- Linear carriage for installation size 09/12/15 with pretension
- Coefficient of friction improved by up to 40% through iglidur® E3
- Up to 30% more design freedom thanks to the 3:1 rule
- 100% maintenance-free due to self-lubrication
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Pre-load prism slide
- 4 pre-load classes
- Use also in hygienic environments
- For bolted connections from below or via threaded pins
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Application examples
CompactChart
The CompactChart as an all-rounder compared to a normal flipchart with drylin® N rail and matching carriages from igus®.To the article
Food truck
Weather-resistant and space-saving with drylin® N. Nomes srl converted a normal truck into a food truck.To the article
Variety with the modular construction kit principle
The benefits at a glance:
- 14 rail profiles, 50 carriage versions
- 100% free of maintenance and lubrication
- Corrosion-resistant and hygienic
- Wear-resistant
- Resistant to dirt, dust and humidity
- Extremely quiet operation
- Up to 40% more cost-effective than recirculating ball bearing guides
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Sustainability
drylin® linear technology does not use a single drop of lubricating oil. In addition, our tribologically optimised materials produce less micro-abrasion than commercially available plastics. Longer service life also has a positive net effect on the environment.
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Liners for a large number of applications
The plastic liners are cost-effective, maintenance and lubrication-free and can be deployed in a wide range of applications. The various materials offer versatile specifications to withstand various environmental conditions and influences.
Replace liners even more easily
With the innovative WJ200UMA-01-AL pillow block from the drylin® W product range, it is possible to replace liners without any disassembly work being required.The tool supplied makes it possible to exchange the liner within seconds. This saves valuable time and reduces costs!
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The smart drylin® W carriage
The easy introduction to the world of Industry 4.0. This drylin® W carriage continuously tells you how long the liners will last. Replacement is the same, but now it can be performed at the perfect time.
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Tested and proven.
Our drylin® products are tested in a test laboratory under a variety of conditions to ensure that they function reliably even in tough environments. Here we show you what is tested and how, and what happens to our test data. You can even have your application tested at igus®.
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