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drylin® news 2020 - Overview

Tech up, Cost down. It's our job.

Whether for very small installation spaces or in very large ones. From a quantity of one to millions every month. Nothing is too much for igus. All of our customers with their individual requirements and needs are of equal importance.  
 
Due to many, many applications, ideas and designs, we are faced with the very same challenge over and over again: what can the solution look like? How can we deal with the problem?
 
As a result, we work together to create new products every year – solutions to problems. Many of them make it beyond the status of an individual customer project into production. This is the igus Spring news. In 2020 as well – perhaps particularly in 2020, when a lot of things are changing in the world and many customers are looking for alternatives.  
 
Are you also looking for an alternative? – We will be happy to provide you with expert advice for free and without obligation!
 
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Econ version of the guide rail with clear anodised coating (Klareloxal) now available: drylin® TS-CA

drylin T econ
Tech up
  • Corrosion-resistant surface
Cost down
  • All rail installation sizes 15% more cost-effective than the hard anodised version
Proof
  • Clear anodised, salt-spray tested (NSS) according to
    DIN EN 9227/ASTM B-117
Sustainability
  • 66% weight saving due to use of aluminium instead of steel

Safely covered: drylin® WS-20 end cap

drylin WS end cap
Tech up:
  • More safety with robust end caps
Cost down:
  • One set for both sides of the rail
  • Cost-effective production via injection moulding

Proof:
  • Rounded edge protection geometry for safe handling
Sustainability:
  • Material-optimised injection moulding due to two covers being manufactured in a single process
  • Reusable (removable)

Stainless steel version now available: drylin® W exchange bearing

drylin W exchange bearing
Tech up
  • Split stainless steel housing allows changing the bearing directly on the rail
Cost down
  • Can be used with all drylin® W linear carriages; installation size 20, toothed belt axis ZLW-20, and linear module SLW-2080, stainless steel
Proof
  • Tested: iglidur® X resistant to acetone (10%), benzoic acid (20%, aqueous), bleaching solution, drilling oils, butyric acid, seawater, etc. (compl. list)
Sustainability
  • Linear housing can be used for a lifetime
  • Emission-reduced replacement parts handling, weight of the linear liner < 5g

At 16mm with a lower profile than ever before: drylin® W MonoSlide 0660

drylin W MonoSlide
Tech up
  • Monobloc made of aluminium for robust handling
  • Sliding elements made from iglidur® J for long-lasting operation
Cost down
  • Save storage space -> 1 component instead of 9 (as in the case of standard linear carriages)
Proof
  • 12% less installation height than standard
  • Corrosion-resistant thanks to a clear anodised coating
Sustainability
  • Maintenance-free due to self-lubricating high-performance polymers from igus®


Pull-out made easy: polymer telescopic guide

Further colours now available in addition to the standard ones!

NTP27 solid polymer telescopic rod from igus
Tech up:
  • igus® polymers in three colours
  • Withstands up to 2.5kg
  • Up to 70% lighter than steel
Cost down:
  • Cost-effective production via injection moulding
  • Fast assembly due to snap-on hooks
Proof:
  • 64% weight saving and 23% narrower installation space compared to NT-35
Sustainability:
  • Metal-free telescopic guide without lubrication
  • Low inertia reduces emissions in the aviation industry, among others


Function check at the touch of a button: isense LED carriage

LED isense linear carriages of drylin igus
Tech up:
  • Linear carriage with optical function display
  • Predictable maintenance due to wear sensor in liner
Cost down:
  • Direct use without integration in local IT environment
  • Short downtime due to fast bearing replacement
Proof:
  • Function tested in the igus® laboratory
Sustainability:
  • Absolutely lubrication-free
  • Long service life due to iglidur J200 liners
  • Re-use of all metal parts


Save and design: clear-anodised linear rail

WS 10-40 without holes - clear-anodised rail
Tech up:
  • Consistent silver colour ideal for visible parts
Cost down:
  • 15% more cost-effective than the hard-anodised version
Proof:
  • 66% weight saving due to use of aluminium instead of steel
Sustainability:
  • Can be used in emission-critical environments


Save money and reduce weight: polymer housing

WS 10-40 without holes - clear-anodised rail
Tech up:
  • Robust and corrosion-resistant due to igus® polymers
  • Up to 75% lighter than series RJUM-05 made of aluminium
Cost down:
  • Cost-effective production via injection moulding
  • Fast assembly due to split bearing housing
Proof:
  • 8 times longer service life on steel and stainless steel due to iglidur® E7 linear liner
Sustainability:
  • Change the bearing directly on the shaft
  • Re-usable plastic housings
  • Absolutely lubrication-free

Lubrication-free smooth operation: hybrid roller bearing

Hybrid roller bearings WJRM-BB-41
Tech up
  • Smooth running ball bearings
  • Flexible positioning
  • Flat installation dimensions of 30mm
  • Optimised roller orientation 
Cost down
  • Cost-effective zinc die-cast housing
  • Roller bearings without lubrication
Proof
  • Service life tested in the igus laboratory
  • Up to 70% easier running
Sustainability
  • easy, energy-efficient adjustment
  • Clean linear guide without lubrication
  • No risk of contamination for the user

 

Intuitive positioning: positioning carriages

drylin WWC positioning carriages with locking function
Tech up
  • Precise positioning without measuring equipment
  • Spring latch principle with ball
  • Low-profile design
  • Quick assembly and disassembly
Cost down
  • Defined adjustment without measuring scale, ruler or position display
  • Use of standard profiles
Proof
  • Service life of drylin W compact carriage can be calculated online
  • Latching principle tested in the igus laboratory
Sustainability
  • Sliding elements replaceable, all metallic parts completely reusable
  • Absolutely lubrication-free.

Low-profile, lightweight & durable: iglidur polymer carriage

Low-profile linear guide NW-22-40
Tech up
  • Lowest profile linear carriage for linear guide with installation height of 9.3 mm
  • Connection thread in the carriage
Cost down
  • Cost-effective production in injection moulding
  • Quick and easy installation without instructions
Proof
  • Service life can be calculated online
  • Long service life through high-performance polymer iglidur® J
Sustainability
  • Very light due to 2/3rd weight saving compared to standard carriages

Study: linear/rotary guide

drylin W linear/rotary guide
Tech up
  • Low-profile design
  • Linear and pivoting movements in a single component
Cost down
  • Two functions in a single carriage
  • Reduces design effort
  • Variable assembly with suitable carriage plate prepared to mount the slewing ring bearing
Proof
  • drylin® Q linear guide and iglidur® PRT-04-50 service life can be calculated online
Sustainability
  • Clean components
  • no hazard of contamination by adjacent substances or components
  • lightweight due to use of aluminium and polymers


Toothed belt axis in stainless steel

WS 10-40 without holes - clear-anodised rail
Tech up:
  • System height of 40mm with new installation size Ø 10
  • Corrosion-free
Cost down:
  • Modular: three system widths and three carriage lengths
Proof:
  • Tested in a long-time test in the igus® laboratory.
Sustainability:
  • No lubrication, no grease or oil in the system
  • Transparent design for fast and easy cleaning


 

Ready-to-install drylin® SLW-XY tables

SLW-XY tables, new sizes
Tech up:
  • Only 1 unit for two adjusting directions
  • 4 installation sizes
  • For a work surface of up to 500mm x 500mm
Cost down:
  • Reduced construction effort thanks to ready-to-install delivery of a single linear module for both settings
Proof:
  • Area ratio (installation height/work surface) always ≤ 2
Sustainability:
  • Positioning in two directions with one module instead of two
  • Lubrication-free, clean, maintenance-free


 

The online shop for ready-to-install linear modules

Drive technology shop for ready-to-install linear modules
Tech up:
  • Simple ordering from the online shop: ready-to-connect linear modules and linear axes
  • Two defined stroke lengths for each system
  • Flexible with drive pins for manual and electric drive
Cost down:
  • Order with just one click
  • No time-consuming searching and assembly
  • Reduced design effort with PDF and CAD file available in the online shop
  • Linear guide from the drylin® W/R linear system
Proof:
  • Tested for stroke lengths of 250mm and 500mm: trapezoidal thread Tr10x2 (SLW-1040/SHT-12), dynamic axial load 300N, stroke length 500mm, feed rate 0.15m/min, speed 75rpm, min. service life 8,369 double strokes
Sustainability:
  • Lubrication-free operation
  • Maintenance-free due to self-lubricating igus® polymers
  • Lightweight components such as plastic and aluminium


Improved generation of strain wave gears

igus® strain wave gear
Tech up:
  • Up to 50% higher efficiency
  • Light and compact, made of igus®  high-performance polymers
Cost down:
  • Cost-effective due to use of plastic
  • Quick and easy adaption as axis 5 in robots
Proof:
  • 28% higher efficiency
  • 94% higher load-bearing capacity
Sustainability:
  • Completely lubrication-free operation
  • Lower inertia as axis 5 in robotics


igus® Robot Control software & hardware

Robot control system with software and hardware from igus®
Tech up:
  • New robotics control software by igus®
  • Available in control cabinet or on top-hat (DIN) rail
Cost down:
  • Try out programming software for free online
  • Intuitive operator control for everybody
Proof:
  • The user can test the software as a free download
Sustainability:
  • A software for programming linear robots, delta robots and robot arms


robolink DP now splash-water protected as well

RL-PD splash-water protection
Tech up:
  • Resistance to splash water thanks to robot joints tribologically optimised for Protection Class IP 44
  • Joining links made of stainless steel
  • Motors with Protection Class IP 65 encoder

Cost down:
  • Lightweight, compact robot variant for use under extreme conditions
  • Splash-water protected robot directly available as a standard version, no minimum order quantity necessary for cost efficiency

Proof:Sustainability:
  • Energy efficient (lightweight robotics)
  • 100% maintenance-free


Axis 7 for robots

Axis 7 for robots
Tech up:
  • Ready-to-install linear axis 7 in robotics
    for flexible use of robots in the workspace
  • Matching adapter kits for robolink DP and UR with UR Cap Integration
Cost down:
  • Toothed belt axis ZLW-20 from the drylin® W modular system
  • Kits available individually or as ready-to-install ZLW-20
Proof:
  • Up to 4 times larger robot workspace due to linear adjustment with axis 7
Sustainability:
  • 100% lubrication-free ZLW-20 toothed belt axis
  • Materials can be recycled


Modular robot gearbox: drygear® Apiro

Usable for a wide variety of applications

Robot gearboxes
Tech up:
  • Modular design for manual and motor-operated adjustments
  • Worm gears made of tribologically optimised igus high-performance polymers
Cost down:
  • Cost-effective gearboxes made of solid plastic
  • Fast conversion possible
Proof:
  • 100% clean operation
  • 40% better performance through iglidur® A180
Sustainability:
  • Very light and completely lubrication-free


New drygear® Apiro planetary gearbox

Size 20

Planetary gearbox
Tech up:
  • Planetary gears made of tribologically optimised igus® high-performance polymers
  • Modular cantilever axis for manual and motor-powered adjustments
  • Can be combined with the Apiro® modular system
  • Greater forces possible with the same installation space
  • Can be connected to NEMA stepper motors or DC motors (optional).

Cost down:
  • Cost-effective gearboxes made of solid polymer material
  • Fast conversion possible
Proof:
  • More than 1 million cycles achieved at a speed
  • of 500mm/sec and a load of 2.5kg

Sustainability:
  • Very light and completely lubrication-free


Stepper motor with space-saving incremental angular encoder reduces machine costs

space-saving ... lighter ... lower cost!

Stepper motor with space-saving incremental angular encoder
Tech up:
  • Stepper motor with space-saving angular encoder
  • Precise three-channel encoder, 5V with 500 pulses
  • Suitable for lead screw and toothed belt axes, as well as linear robots and delta robots
Cost down:
  • Cost-effective thanks to angular encoder with plastic housing
  • Cost-effective alternative to servo motors
  • Cost-effective alternative to motors with metric connectors
Proof:
  • 10% weight saving compared to motors with metric connectors
  • Up to 20% less installation space compared to motors with metric connectors
  • Can be used with igus® D1 motor control system
Sustainability:
  • Lubrication-free, clean, maintenance-free
  • Long service life (up to 30,000 operating hours)
Note: in the shop, you can find further technical data on all four installation sizes.


EC/BLDC motors with Hall/angular encoder and brake hold vertical loads if there is a malfunction

strong ... fast ... safe

EC/BLDC motors with Hall/angular encoder and brake
Tech up:
  • EC/BLDC motor with Hall/encoder & brake 
  • Motor brake for vertical applications
  • Brake holding torque: 0.5-1.5Nm
  • Suitable for lead screw and toothed belt axes, as well as linear robots and delta robots

Cost down:
  • Cost-effective thanks to cable connection
  • Cost-effective alternative to servo motors
  • Motor and brake in a single connection cable
Proof:
  • Max. holding force brake (vertical, static)

Sustainability:
  • Lubrication-free, clean, maintenance-free
  • Long service life (up to 30,000 operating hours)
Note: in the shop, you can find further technical data on all four installation sizes.


Planetary gear for stepper motors and EC/BLDC

... large step-down, more torque ...

Planetary gear for igus® stepper motors and EC/BLDC
In the case of slow rotating stepper motors, torque of up to 44Nm can be generated permanently.
 
Tech up:
  • Increase the output torque of electric motors
  • Can be combined with stepper and BLDC motors
  • Suitable for lead screw and toothed belt axes, linear robots and delta robots
Cost down:
  • In conjunction with stepper motors
  • Cost-effective alternative to servo motors
Proof:
  • Up to 75% more torque for a transmission of 15, 20, 40 compared to a transmission of 3, 5 and 10
  • Can be used with igus® D1 motor control system
Sustainability:
  • Lubrication-free, clean, maintenance-free
  • Long service life (up to 30,000 operating hours)
  • igus® supports the circular economy of plastics and is investing in chemical recycling. Learn more about this topic at: www.igus.eu/plastic2oil
Note: in the shop, you can find further technical data on all four installation sizes.


New dryspin® lead screw size 5x10

New dryspin thread sizes
Tech up:
  • Up to 2.5 times greater efficiency due to optimum thread angle
  • Quiet and vibration elimination due to rounded tooth flanks
Cost down:
  • Cost-effective alternative to ball screws
  • More than 5000 lead screw drive options available from stock
Proof:
  • Service life can be calculated online
  • Tested: up to 25% less wear
Sustainability:
  • No lubrication
  • Long service life due to asymmetrical thread geometry


dryspin® heavy-load nut made of plastic

dryspin heavy-load plastic nut from igus
Tech up:
  • New design makes it easy to fix securely
  • Connection sizes ø 47mm identical to conventional ball screws

Cost down:
  • Cost-effective optimised injection moulded design
  • Variable design for all threads Ø 14/16 and 18/20

Proof:
  • Service life can be calculated online

Sustainability:
  • Lightweight and inertia due to plastic
  • Long-lasting due to patented thread asymmetry


New dryspin® thread sizes

New dryspin thread sizes
Tech up:
  • Up to 2.5 times greater efficiency due to optimum thread angle
  • Low-noise and -vibration operation due to rounded tooth flanks
Cost down:
  • Cost-effective alternative to ball screws
  • More than 5000 lead screw drive options available from stock
Proof:
  • Service life can be calculated online
  • Tested: up to 25% less wear
Sustainability:
  • No lubrication
  • Long service life due to asymmetrical thread geometry

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