Overview of linear axes

drylin® drive technology consists of a wide range of products ranging from lightweight linear axes made of polymer to solid stainless steel solutions. The movement of the linear axes is implemented either via lead screws, toothed belts or racks. igus® drives offers the customer solutions for individual applications. In all systems, the length of the stroke is freely selectable and the drive of the linear units can be implemented using optionally available equipment in the form of hand wheels or various motors. Across the drive range, the linear modules can be equipped with trapezoidal or high helix lead screws. The Linear axes with toothed belt drives are designed for long travels and highest speeds in applications with high repeatability and short cycle times.

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Customers application examples

Bend testing device

This device was built to test welds thoroughly. Bending specimens with a force of 5,000N are possible with this machine. In addition to the standard drylin lead screw unit range, which implements the format adjustment of the bending die, linear guides of the drylin W series are also used. With them, the specified support distances are adjustable.

Linear drives in pick and place order picking unit

Assisted by drylin linear units with toothed belt axes (ZLW 1040 and ZLW 1080), an automatic picking station equipped with 2D and 3D cameras automatically recognises empty containers. The systems are one hundred percent lubrication-free and are characterised by extreme smoothness, the achievement of high speeds and a great degree of accuracy.

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Videos for the assembly of drylin® drive technology

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