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Content relating to drylin® self-lubricating linear bearings, guides, slide tables, and gantries

over 5 years
Overview – drylin® T linear bearings

Visit our webpage to learn more about drylin T: https://www.igus.com/info/linear-guides-drylin-t Or contact drylin® Product Manager Matt Mowry with any questions: https://www.igus.com/myigus/default.a

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over 5 years
Hidden (And Some Not So Hidden) Ways Linear Plain Bearings Can Save Cost In The Long Run

In this post, read about how you could save cost over time, while improving the performance of your machine, by switching to plastic linear bearings.

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over 5 years
drylin® – Tech Up Cost Down!

Visit our webpage to learn more about the technical advantages of drylin® linear bearings: https://www.igus.com/info/drylin-linear-guides-overview Or read this blog post to learn how our linear bearin

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over 5 years
Overview – linear bearings & slides from drylin®

What makes drylin® linear bearings and slides so unique? Their self-lubricating plastic components, reduced weight and corrosion resistance, just to name a few examples. Watch as drylin® Product Manag

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over 5 years
Fly Dry: Thermoplastic Bearings and Linear Slides Within Aircraft Interiors

Read how grease-free plastic bearings & linear slides can not only improve your aircraft interiors, but also improve air travel for your customers.

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over 5 years
On the Road Again: Thermoplastic Bearings & Linear Guides in the RV Industry

In this post from Matt Mowry, read about how plastic linear bearings play a huge role RV systems & applications.

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over 5 years
Top 12 dry-tech® new products 2020 – iglide® & drylin®

This year, we're bringing you more than 100 new innovative products that help reduce the costs and improve the performance of your machine. Watch to learn more!

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over 5 years
Five Industries That Benefit From Plastic Linear Plain Bearings

In this post, drylin® Product Manager, Matt Mowry, discusses five industries that greatly benefit from dry-running plastic linear plain bearings.

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over 5 years
drylin® linear actuators – Overview

Learn more about drylin® linear actuators here: https://www.igus.com/info/linear-actuators Or find a linear actuator that meets your application's specific requirements here: https://www.igus.com/info

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over 5 years
How Do Plastic Linear Plain Bearings Work Without Lubrication?

In this post, Matt Mowry goes deeper into the construction of plastic linear plain bearings to demonstrate how they work without the need for any lubrication.

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over 5 years
Lose That Extra Weight Quick! The Benefits of Lightweight Linear Bearings

Read about the various benefits behind using lightweight linear bearings within your application, such as increased mobility and reduced costs.

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over 5 years
A slide-in camper that slides out instead of popping up for 25% more space

Read about how drylin® linear slides enable this camper to smoothly expand by sliding out, instead of the traditional pop-up system.

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over 5 years
What the Heck is a Linear Plain Bearing?

Read this post to learn about the differences between linear plain bearings and recirculating ball bearings for linear motion applications.

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over 5 years
Designing drylin® linear bearing systems faster

Try out the drylin® linear guides configurator here: https://www.igus.com/iglidurConf/Iglidur/Step1 Did you know that igus® offers a free online configurator and lifetime calculator for its linear gui

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over 5 years
Which Shaft Material is Best for My Application?

Read about the various shaft materials available for linear bearings, and how each one is designed to meet specific application requirements.

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over 5 years
Why are there color variations between extruded aluminum linear rails and shafting?

Ever wonder why your aluminum shafting & linear rails are different colors? Read why this occurs, and the good reason behind it.

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over 5 years
The Rise of Automation: How I Learned to Love the Robot Revolution

Read about how igus® has adapted to the rise of automation by creating innovative solutions that benefit a wide range of modern & older applications.

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over 5 years
Why Do We Offer So Many Online Tools? I Learned from Experience

Many of our customers ask us, "Why do you guys offer so many online tools? Should we use them?" Read a personal experience from our drylin® product manager that taught him the importance of tools.

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over 5 years
Sliding Bearings: 3 Major Bearing Considerations for Linear Sliding Applications

Making the switch from recirculating ball bearings to polymer-based linear plain bearings can provide many benefits. Ensure that you take these 3 things into consideration.

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almost 6 years ago
drylin® W linear bearing – assembly, disassembly, & replacement

Learn more about drylin® W: https://www.igus.com/info/linear-guides-drylin-w-overview Wondering how to remove and reinstall your drylin® W bearing liners? What about how to ensure that they're properl

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almost 6 years ago
Pennsylvania teens complete record-setting run with robotics world championship

Students from a Pennsylvania high school robotics team set out on a quest to design, build and compete against the best teenagers from across the world.

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