Linear Bearings and Slides
Content relating to drylin® self-lubricating linear bearings, guides, slide tables, and gantries
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Read ArticleFive 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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1:48Watch Videodrylin® 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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The six advantages of linear plain bearings
Linear bearing systems create sliding technology for maximum design potential. The tribologically-optimized plastic liners, self-lubricating bearings customizable rails allow engineers the abi
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Read ArticleWhat 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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Read ArticleHow 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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17:33Watch VideoDesigning 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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4:35Watch VideoHow to use the drylin® linear guides configurator
Click here to use the drylin® expert tool: https://drylin-linear-guides-expert.igus.tools/series?l=en&c=US Linear Systems Product Manager, Matt Mowry will you through how to use the linear guides con
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4:04Watch Videodrylin® 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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Read ArticleShaft considerations for bearing applications part 2: roughness
In part 2 of the series we discuss shaft roughness and its effect on complex composite bearings.
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Belt-Driven Actuators vs. Lead Screw Systems
Pre-assembled linear slide tables from igus® are designed to save engineering time and resources. They are also flexible enough to meet the demands of a wide range of applications. The two most common
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Read ArticleWhat is a Linear Actuator & Why Would You Want One?
Read about what actually defines a linear actuator & why they are more in-demand than ever, along with the various types available for linear motion applications.
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Read ArticleA 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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Read ArticleWhy 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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Read Article5 Ways to Engineer Bearings into Your Products While Working from Home
Many people are working from home right now, including mechanical design engineers, and that can make it a bit more difficult to complete certain tasks. This list of 5 free online resources can help.
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0:39Watch VideoHow to change a drylin® W linear bearing liner
Ever wonder how long it takes to change a drylin® W linear bearing liner? Learn more about drylin® here: https://www.igus.com/info/drylin-linear-guides-overview
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Read Documentdrylin® TKE Assembly Instructions
Learn how to assemble and adjust the drylin® TKE linear system. This system is adjustable using the "turn-to-fit" system for the vertical and horizontal clearances.
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Read Documentdrylin® W Mounting Instructions
Learn how to properly mount drylin® WJ and WK systems
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Read Documentdrylin T Clearance Adjustment Instructions
Learn how to properly adjust the clearance on the drylin® T linear system. This guide explains how to adjust the clearance on both the drylin®T and the drylin®T Automatic
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0:55Watch VideoWhat is drylin SD?
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