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Linear axes with toothed belt drive

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The drylin® linear axes with toothed belt drive are suitable for many positioning and adjustment tasks. The lubrication-free W profile guide acts as a linear guide and a toothed belt acts as a drive. The stroke is individually selectable. Thanks to the lightweight design using polymer and aluminium, igus® linear axes with toothed belt drive have a low mass inertia, making them highly efficient.

Both in confined installation spaces and in applications requiring high torque support, the series of linear units with toothed belt drive offer the right solution; both as a single system and in gantry designs. All our toothed belt axes can be ordered with ready-to-connect configurations with stepper and DC motors.

Would you like more information about the ZLW toothed belt range ? Our experts will be happy to get in touch with you.

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Toothed belt drive options

Toothed belt axis with compact type

Compact design

  • Undertakes many positioning tasks
  • Motor connection possible
  • Low-profile installation heights
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Reverse positioning with linear axes from igus

Reverse positioning: OD series

  • Fast right/left adjustment
  • Compact with a low-profile drylin W double rail
  • With angle flange
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Industry-specific toothed belt axes from igus

Industry-specific range

  • For applications up to -30°C (LT)
  • For underwater use (UW)
  • For splash water contact (SW)
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Open modular system

  • Variable shaft span of 120/160/200mm
  • Lightweight with aluminium version
  • Corrosion-free stainless steel version
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Cantilever axis with toothed belt drive

  • Permanently installed drive unit
  • Max. axial load: 50N
  • Lightweight
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Electrical toothed belt axis

Toothed belt axes with motor

  • Defined stroke lengths (300/500/1000mm)
  • Maintenance-free operation without lubrication
  • Quick assembly
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Tools for linear system configurations

In just a few steps to the harnessed drive system

The drive technology online configurator gives you the right drive technology system after you enter your requirements. You also have the option of requesting or ordering motors and other accessories, such as the motor control system.

  • Fast and easy configuration
  • Optional accessories
  • Detailed parts list
  • Fast delivery
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Drive technology configurators

Easily configure an SHT lead screw linear system online

The SHT Designer enables you to configure a custom SHT lead screw linear system in just a few steps. You can also configure a custom drive pin (optional). A 3D model of the linear system is created automatically.

  • The linear system can be exported in 2D & 3D
  • 2D dimensional drawing of the assembly (PDF)
  • Complete parts list available as PDF download
  • And many more
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Advantages and disadvantages of the toothed belt drive

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  • Elastic force transmission
  • Shock absorbing and quiet running
  • Large shaft distances conceivable
  • Lubrication-free
  • Minimum maintenance

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  • Limited application temperature
  • Bearing is additionally loaded by belt tension
  • Belt elongation leads to slippage
  • Inaccurate gear ratio

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Pillow blocks

Is there a possibility for easy and quick maintenance?

Replace liner easily and save time
The innovative drylin W WJ200UMA pillow block makes it even easier to replace the plain bearing liner – no major disassembly effort for your linear system with toothed belt drive. With the supplied tool, the plain bearing liner can be replaced within seconds. This saves time and reduces costs!

  • Direct and clever maintenance on the rail
  • Wear-resistant sliding element made of iglidur J200
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    • Technical data

    What technical data is there for linear units with toothed belt drive?

    Technical data: linear axes with toothed belt drive

    Toothed belt material?
    Maximum stroke length?
    Weight without stroke?
    You can find answers to important technical questions and an overview of all data here

    Electric motor for toothed belt axis

    Which motors can I connect to the toothed belt axes?

    Automation with stepper motors, direct current motors and EC/BLDC motors
    igus offers an extensive range of electric motors for linear axes and general industrial handling. They use hybrid stepper motors or direct-current motors in lead screw, toothed belt, and rack and pinion drives. The electric motors complete the igus automation technology range. Entire handling systems can thus be configured in combination with linear axes with toothed belt drive.

    Cost-effective econ entry-level model

    Are there any cost-effective entry-level series with lead screw drive?

    Suitable entry-level models | drylin® econ
    You will find cost-effective drylin® econ series linear modules for positioning and adjustment tasks here.

    • Lightweight construction thanks to plastic-aluminium combination
    • Designed for quick assembly
    • Cost-effective thanks to injection moulding and clear anodising
    • Lubrication and maintenance-free
    • Available from stock