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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drylin® 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.
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
2:32How to assemble a zero or anti-backlash nut
In this video igus® drylin® 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
1:42igus® 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 drylin® laboratory. The drylin® dryve D3 DC motor controller, drylin® W slides, and some creative props make a
0:57How to switch to plastic bearings
drylin® 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 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
0:39drylin® W toolkit by igus®
The drylin® 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
1:26drylin® linear robot gantry system for pick and place: o-ring application
Check out this gantry pick and place robot developed by commonplace robotics GmbH. This system employs the following igus® components: drylin® ZLW for the X and Y axes, drylin® HTS for the Z axis, and
0:29igus® delta picker robot in action
The advantages of the drylin® delta robots include Cost-effective alternative to usual delta kinematics Ready-made system based on the drylin® modular kit No additional lubricant necessary and therefo
2:07Linear 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
1:27New igus® linear bearing with easily replaceable liner
Watch Linear Bearing Product Manager, Matt Mowry, describe the benefits of the drylin W with its very easy to replace sliding liner. This allows engineers and maintenance personnel to replace the slid
Delta robot assembly instructions