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Content relating to drylin® self-lubricating lead screws and nuts

about 4 years
How to recognize left hand vs right hand threads in lead screws

The thread cutting direction right or left can be easily determined with a visual inspection. In this blog post, learn how you can tell difference.

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dryspin® Lead Screw Technology for the Automotive Industry

Learn more about dryspin® parts used in the automotive industry here: https://www.igus.com/info/dryspin-automotive Contact igus® here: https://www.igus.com/info/drylin-contact Looking for a lead scr

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drylin® lead screw & nut 2021 catalog

Browse igus' lead screw & lead screw nut offerings in this catalog

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igus® – dry-tech® highlights 2021

Visit us online at https://www.igus.com/ Contact us here with any questions: https://www.igus.com/info/contact-igus igus® is a leading, global manufacturer of engineered plastic components. For mor

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igus® – drylin® highlights 2021

Visit us online at https://www.igus.com/info/drylin-linear-guides-overview Contact us here with any questions: https://www.igus.com/info/drylin-contact igus® is a leading, global manufacturer of en

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dryspin® – What makes an igus® lead screw efficient

Learn more about dryspin® here: https://www.igus.com/info/lead-screw-systems Contact igus® here with any questions: https://www.igus.com/info/drylin-contact What makes a dryspin® high helix lead sc

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Are UV Disinfection Robots Here to Stay?

The COVID-19 pandemic has sparked an increase in demand for UV disinfection robots, but will the momentum keep up after things return back to normal? Find out here.

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over 4 years
dryspin® j200 Lead Screw Nut Material | drylin®

Learn more about dryspin® lead screws and nuts here: https://www.igus.com/info/lead-screw-systems Or contact an igus® expert here with any questions: https://www.igus.com/info/drylin-contact Join dr

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drylin® dryspin® – e7 lead screw nut material

Learn more about dryspin® here: https://www.igus.com/info/lead-screw-systems Contact Nick Isabella here: https://www.igus.com/info/drylin-contact iglide® e7 is a special plastic lead screw nut mate

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over 4 years
4 Considerations When Choosing a Lead Screw

Discover the four main data points every engineer should consider when looking to properly utilize lead screws and polymer nuts in their applications.

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over 4 years
4 considerations when choosing a lead screw

Learn more about dryspin® here: https://www.igus.com/info/lead-screw-systems Or try out our lead screw product finder and lead screw configurator tools here to calculate service life, quickly build l

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igus® Products for 3D Printers

Watch this video to discover highly engineered plastic components that you can use to design your next 3D printer.

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almost 5 years ago
drylin® Decision Tree: How to Choose Your Linear System

From linear bearings & slides to fully assembled actuators and gantries, this decision tree will help you find the linear system you are searching for.

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almost 5 years ago
drylin® – dryspin® Lead Screws – Tech Up Cost Down

Learn more about dryspin® lead screws and nuts here: https://www.igus.com/info/lead-screw-systems Or schedule a virtual visit with Nick Isabella here: https://www.igus.com/info/virtual-visit Join dry

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almost 5 years ago
What You Should Know About Lubricating Plastic Threads

In this post, read about lubricating plastic threads, even with self-lubricating properties & why self-lubricating plastic nuts are still superior to metal.

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almost 5 years ago
What Is Axial Play and How Can You Reduce It?

In this post, read about the lost movement, or backlash, that can occur with threaded nuts made from plastic and how you can reduce the backlash.

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almost 5 years ago
Ball Screw vs. Lead Screw: How To Choose The Right One

In this post, Matt Mowry, drylin Product Manager, discusses the difference between ball screws and lead screws and when to use each for your application.

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about 5 years
Overview – drylin® Lead Screws

Request your free dryspin® sample here: https://www.igus.com/info/dryspin-card-sample Or visit our dryspin® webpage to try out our lead screw configurator: https://www.igus.com/info/lead-screw-systems

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over 5 years
drylin® – Learn to calculate the lifetime of dryspin® leadscrew systems

Try out our lead screw product finder here: https://drylin-leadscrew-drives-expert.igus.tools/requirements Need a leadscrew but don't know where to start? igus® has a tool for that! Our online product

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over 5 years
How to Make a Lead Screw

Read about how lead screws are made, and the differences between the two manufacturing processes used: thread rolling and thread whirling.

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over 6 years
What is drylin® SD?

Visit igus.com/leadscrews for more information.

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