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Content relating to drylin® self-lubricating linear, lead screw and belt-driven actuators

30 days ago
drylin® Linear Actuators Configurator Walkthrough

Watch this video for a step-by-step walkthrough of the drylin® linear actuators configuration tool! drylin® Product Specialist Jennifer Harding demonstrates how to locate and use the tool, including saving complete configurations for sharing and later access. Try the configurator for yourself: https://drylin-drive-technology-configurator.igus.tools/requirements Learn more about drylin® linear actuators: https://www.igus.com/linear-actuators Contact a drylin® expert: https://www.igus.com/company/contact-us?contact=ec64fefe-ecfa-4926-922e-3a8752416567

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about 2 months ago
Remotion Application Solution with drylin® Linear Actuators

Robots performing environmentally conscious tasks shouldn’t have a negative impact on the environment — yet this was almost the case with an underwater robot from Remotion designed to treat ship hulls. Greased ball bearing systems were originally considered for this application, but the grease would have leached into the surrounding environment, causing pollution and damage. Remotion came to igus® to find a more environmentally friendly solution, and ultimately decided upon drylin® linear bearings, which do not require any external grease or lubrication. The drylin bearings offered corrosion-resistance, reduced maintenance costs, and zero environmental pollution.

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5 months ago
The Role of Linear Actuators in the Miniaturization of Medical Equipment

Miniature linear actuators play a key role in medical equipment becoming smaller. Learn more about the potential of miniaturized medical equipment in this white paper.

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7 months ago
drylin® Actuators in Lab Automation Webinar

In this webinar, drylin® Product Manager Matt Mowry discusses miniature linear actuators from igus® and the benefits they offer for lab automation applications. These benefits include hygienic operation, lightweight composition, and low-noise operation. Learn more about drylin® mini linear actuators: https://www.igus.com/info/miniature-linear-actuators Contact a drylin® expert: https://www.igus.com/info/drylin-contact Download our Tech Talk: https://toolbox.igus.com/8394/actuators-for-hematology-analyzers

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9 months ago
Hygienic screw-driven actuators for hematology analyzers & pipetting technology

Hematology analyzer applications require hygienic components suitable for small spaces. These requirements make drylin actuators the ideal solution for these applications.

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about 1 year ago
Robotic Automation Kinematics | The igus® Classroom

Learn about the different types of robot kinematics, as well as their advantages and disadvantages & particular applications they’re suited for, from Jan Hennecke, Low Cost Automation Product Manager

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over 1 year ago
DIY 3D printer components that will improve your design

This blog highlights the components available from igus for use in DIY 3D printers, making the sourcing of these components simpler and ensuring compatibility and ease-of-use

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almost 2 years ago
What are the different types of linear actuators?

Choosing a linear actuator can be a surprisingly difficult process. This blog aims to simplify that process by examining the different types of actuators and the ideal conditions for each.

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about 2 years
Toothed Belt Drive or Lead Screw Drive: How Do I Choose the Right Linear Actuator?

Toothed Belt Drive or Lead Screw Drive: How Do I Choose the Right Linear Actuator? Read the whitepaper to learn more.

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about 2 years
igus® motion plastics® for AGV’s

igus® components are the ideal solution for AGVs, offering maintenance-free operation to eliminate difficult & time-consuming maintenance. Watch to learn more!

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over 2 years
How to Tension Your drylin® ZLW Belt Drive

For more info, please visit: https://www.igus.com/info/belt-driven-linear-actuator Further questions? Contact a drylin expert today: https://www.igus.com/info/drylin-contact Ever wondered how to p

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almost 3 years ago
drylin® Limit Switches FAQ | Low-Cost Automation

In this video, drylin® Product Specialist Matt Rozzero discusses your options for limit switches and shows you how to attach one to a ZLW linear actuator. Shop limit switches here: https://www.igus.c

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about 3 years
How to Make a Linear Actuator Move Faster

For screw-driven linear actuators, change the lead screw's pitch to increase speed. For example, instead of using a standard 10x2 pitch, increase it to 10x5, 10x10 or even 10x50.

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over 3 years
drylin® linear actuator & motor 2021 catalog

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over 3 years
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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over 3 years
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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over 3 years
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 3 years
What Is a 7th Axis for Robots?

In this blog post, learn how you can expand the reach and workspace of your robot simply by adding a 7th axis. We''ll discuss its benefits and how you can make your new system maintenance-free.

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over 3 years
Why Use a Linear Actuator? | drylin®

Learn more about drylin® linear actuators here: https://www.igus.com/info/linear-actuators And you can try out our linear actuator configurator tools here: https://www.igus.com/info/online-tools#sect

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almost 4 years ago
Application example: UR robot + igus® drylin® ZLW 7th axis.

Check out this example of a collaborative robot combined with a driverless transport system and the drylin® ZLW 7th axis. Storage and sorting tasks are automated extremely easily and cost-effectively

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almost 4 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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