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

about 2 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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8 months 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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11 months 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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over 1 year 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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over 1 year ago
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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over 1 year ago
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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almost 2 years ago
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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over 2 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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over 2 years ago
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 2 years ago
drylin® linear actuator & motor 2021 catalog

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over 2 years ago
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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almost 3 years ago
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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almost 3 years ago
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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about 3 years ago
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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about 3 years ago
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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about 3 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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about 3 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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over 3 years ago
7th axis linear slide solution for Universal Robots

drylin ZLW for 7th axis: https://www.igus.com/info/7th-axis-for-universal-robots triflex cobot cable management kits: https://www.igus.com/info/collaborative-robot-cable-management D1 motor controll

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over 3 years ago
How to Choose a Linear Actuator

In this post, read about the different types of linear actuators and how each one will work in regard to your machine or system.

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over 3 years ago
Overview – drylin® linear actuators August 30s Ad

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over 3 years ago
How to use the drylin® HTS Lead Screw Actuator Configurator

Access the drylin® HTS lead screw-driven actuator configurator here: https://www.igus.com/drylinHTSConfigurator And you can learn more about the advantages our linear actuators here: https://www.igus.

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