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drylin® R linear shafts systems


drylin® R linear bearings are based on highly wear-resistant polymers developed especially for linear technology. The dimensions are compatible with standard ball bearings. The special shape of the shaft guides and bearings guarantee toughness and precision – even under extreme environmental conditions.
  • 100 % lubrication-free
  • Large variety of choice in housing shapes
  • Shafts, shaft end blocks and accessories available from stock
  • 8 different shaft materials
  • Replaceable liners
  • Our rails can be joined together to make unlimited lengths, unlike ball bearing systems. 
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drylin® R products

Linear shafts

drylin® R shaft
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Linear shaft housing

drylin® R linear shaft housing
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Linear plain bearings

plain linear bearing
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Linear housing with flange

flange
  • Anodised aluminium housing
  • With round or square flange
  • Also available with floating bearing function
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Liners

liners
  • Low coefficient of friction
  • Optimised wear quality
  • 100% lubrication-free
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drylin® overview

drylin overview
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Configure a complete system

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You can use the drylin® linear guides expert to quickly and easily configure an individual linear guide for your application in just five steps.

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Fact check: plain bearings vs. rolling bearing


Properties
Characteristics of
igus® plain bearings
Characteristics of
rolling bearings
Technical data of
igus® plain bearings
Technical data of rolling bearingsEspecially relevant
for the following industries:
Precision++++0.02 - 0.15mm0.001 - 0.01mmMachine tools, CNC processing, electronics manufacturing
Completely lubrication-free++++  Medicine, packaging, food, cleanroom, consumer goods
Maintenance-free++++  For many different branches of industry
Weight advantage++++Aluminium approx. 2.7g/cm³
Polymer approx. 1.5g/cm³
Steel approx. 7.8g/cm³Handling, automation, laboratory, leisure time
Highly dynamic responsiveness in the case of low loads++++  Packaging, handling, automation
Highly dynamic responsiveness in the case of high loads++++  Packaging, handling, automation
Stroke length variance+++++  Camera technology, textile
Coefficient of friction++++0.15 - 0.3 µ0.001 - 0.05 µManual adjustment, pivoting
Sensitivity to dirt++++  Packaging, stone, textile, paper, painting equipment
Noise dampening ¹+++++45 dB60 dBMedicine, laboratory, furniture
Cost advantage+++++  For many different branches of industry
Protection against corrosion+++  Filling systems, chemicals, food
Magnetism++++Plastic, aluminiumSteelMedicine, testing instruments
Chemical resistance++++1.4751 + iglidur® X1.4112Medicine, food, electroplating, filling systems
Compatibility of the modules++++  Jig construction, assembly line automation
Quiet operation without any vibration+++++  Camera technology, inspection, medicine, 3D printer
Short-stroke suitability++++  Textile, handling
Easy to fit and quick replacement++++  Jig construction, assembly line automation
Rigidity++++  Machine tools, CNC processing, electronics manufacturing
Long travels of more than 10m+++  Camera, material handling, logistics
Temperature-resistant++++up to +250 °C Chemicals
Smooth running++++  Manual adjustment
Maximum acceleration ²+++++50m/s²15m/s²Automation, handling
Maximum speed ²++++30 m/s5 - 10m/sAutomation, handling

1) Measured in the igus® laboratory, 400mm stroke, manual adjustment
2) When subjected to low loads, depending on installation size 0.1 to 5kg
Characteristics: +++ strong ++ average + weak

Application examples

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drylin® R in commercial vehicle technology

drylin® R transfers the steering movement from the front to the rear wheels. 
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drylin® in the laboratory

The materials used here from the drylin® R product range easily withstand the extreme conditions. 
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drylin® R on wooden shafts

A height-adjustable, tiltable wooden desk.
 
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More application examples

Take a look at some more application examples.
 
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Frequently asked questions about drylin® R

What is drylin® R?

drylin® R is the "round" section of the drylin® family. The standard round hollow and solid shafts are found here, alongside a variety of housings and carriages. 

Where can I use drylin® R products?

drylin® R can be used in a large variety of applications, even extreme environments. You can check the suitability using the configurator tool on our website. 

Why use igus® drylin® R?

The drylin® R required no lubrication, comes in a huge variety of materials and sizes and are standard off the shelf products.

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drylin® R shaft guide design

Floating bearing for shaft guides

The drylin® R floating bearings offer great advantages in applications with parallel shafts. With their geometry, they are able to compensate for alignment and parallelism errors and should be used on the shaft located furthest from the drive mechanism.
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