When using linear bearings and slides, it's important to follow the 2:1 rule to avoid binding, chatter, and reduced service life. In this brief tech talk, get expert advice on how to implement this critical rule into your linear designs.
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How to change a drylinĀ® W linear bearing liner
Ever wonder how long it takes to change a drylinĀ® W linear bearing liner? Learn more about drylinĀ® here: https://www.igus.com/info/drylin-linear-guides-overview

drylinĀ® TKE Assembly Instructions
Learn how to assemble and adjust the drylinĀ® TKE linear system. This system is adjustable using the "turn-to-fit" system for the vertical and horizontal clearances.

drylinĀ® W Mounting Instructions
Learn how to properly mount drylinĀ® WJ and WK systems

drylin 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

Aligning Rails 101
It is imperative to align your linear guide rails parallel to each other to operate efficiently. Read these 8 steps for ensuring proper rail alignment.

Ball bearings vs. drylin
Making the switch to a plastic sliding system can bring a number of advantages that metal cannot provide.
The ACME Lead Screw System
One of the most common lead screw geometries in North American manufacturing is the ACME lead screw system. Designed with a trapezoidal shape, a flank angle of 29 degrees and a higher pitch than faste

How to assemble a zero or anti-backlash nut
In this video igusĀ® drylinĀ® product Specialist, Nick Isabella, demonstrates how to install a zero backlash nut on a lead screw. Zero backlash or anti-backlash assemblies employ two nuts, which are for

igusĀ® House of Horrors - powered by the drylin D3
Late at night when all igus employees have gone home, something creepy is going on in the drylinĀ® laboratory. The drylinĀ® dryve D3 DC motor controller, drylinĀ® W slides, and some creative props make a

How to switch to plastic bearings
drylinĀ® T linear guide systems were specially developed for applications in automation and handling systems. The design objective was a rugged linear guide for application in the most diverse - and al
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

Building human organs is underway with cell-stacking technology
Pick-and-place automation has progressed beyond machine manufacturing and into the world of human anatomy. Research engineers at Brown University are building tiny versions of human organs, one micro-

Automated farming at Superwurm
Read how igus empowers automated farming at a worm farm via cable carriers, self-lubricating plastic bearings, linear slide tables and flexible cables in AGVs.
Belt-Driven Actuators vs. Lead Screw Systems
Pre-assembled linear slide tables from igusĀ® 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

drylinĀ® W toolkit by igusĀ®
The drylinĀ® W toolkit is one of our most popular solutions. See why you should make the switch to self-lubricating linear motion! For more information visit https://www.igus.com

drylinĀ® linear robot gantry system for pick and place: o-ring application
Learn more about low-cost igus gantry robots here: https://www.igus.com/info/gantry-robots Check out this gantry pick and place robot developed by commonplace robotics GmbH. This system employs the fo

igusĀ® delta picker robot in action
The advantages of the drylinĀ® delta robots include Cost-effective alternative to usual delta kinematics Ready-made system based on the drylinĀ® modular kit No additional lubricant necessary and therefo

Linear bearing corrosion resistance test
This video puts standard greased recirculating ball linear bearings against the igus drylin t self-lubricated sliding bearings in a corrosion test. Watch as both linear systems are submerged in water

New igusĀ® linear bearing with easily replaceable liner