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Measuring systems from igus®

drylin® measuring systems for different applications

igus® has developed suitable measuring systems for every application based on the drylin® W, Q and N rail systems. Whether for particularly flat installation spaces, on a square profile or for "the standard" on a drylin® W rail, here you will find the right measuring system for your project. 
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Presented: Our econ measuring system based on the drylin® pre-load prism slide

NKV measuring system Based on our pre-load prism slides, with individual spring preload in four strengths and including laser scaling on the rail, the drylin measuring system is cost-effective, durable and practical. Due to stop motion pre-loading, the measuring system is suitable for vertical installation without any further clamping

econ measuring system based on drylin® pre-load prism slide

  • Carriages with individually adjustable pre-load in four different strengths
  • Including scaling on the rail
  • Cost-effective, durable, practical
  • Guaranteed holding forces from 1.3N to 11.7N
  • A stop-motion spring pre-load makes the
  • measuring system suitable for vertical installation without any further clamping
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pre-load prism slide measuring system nkv

Presented: Our WKM2 measuring system based on the drylin® W linear guide

WKM2
  • Installation position: right (R) or left (L) of guide carriage
  • Measuring principle: magnetic with magnetic tape (10 x 1.4mm)
  • Resolution: 0.1mm
  • Accuracy: ±(0.1 + 0.01 x measuring length [m]) mm
  • Operating life: over 5 years at 100% ED
  • Operating temperature: +0°C to +60°C
  • Display: LCD
  • Repeatability: ± 1 digit
  • Absolute measurement and incremental measurement function
  • Flexible and mobile
  • Any values can be set as zero point
  • Lockable carriage
  • Display optionally on the right (R) or left (L) of the guide carriage
  • max. Rail length 4,000mm (measuring length effective max. 3,757mm)
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WKM2 Technical data

Presented: Our WKMEX measuring system based on the drylin® W linear guide

WKMEX measuring system ready for installation
  • Ready-to-install system for external data output
  • At 4 edge triggering (setting parameters of the display or control system, for example, IW4) and +20°C ambient temperature: Resolution: ±(0.025 + 0.02 · L) L = measurement length in metres; repeatability: ±0.025mm
  • At 1 edge triggering (setting parameters of the display or control system, for example, IW1) and +20°C ambient temperature: Resolution: ±(0.1 + 0.02 · L) L = measurement length in metres; repeatability: ±0.025mm
  • Small sensor with integrated evaluation electronics
  • Output signals: push-pull continuous short-circuit proof with inverted signals (A. A/, B, B/, Z, Z/)
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WKMEX

Presented: Our WMY measuring system based on the drylin® W linear guide

WMY
  • External Display
  • Multiple positions
  • Suitable for aluminium design profiles
  • Adaptation horizontal or vertical
  • Lubrication-free
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WMY

Presented: Our QKM measuring system based on the drylin® Q square guide

QKM
  • Protected magnetic tape
  • Attachment options using slot nuts
  • Manual clamp on carriage
  • Unsupported attachment
  • Profile AWMQ-20 max. Length 1,500mm
  • Space-saving sensor integrated in the carriage
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QKM

The benefits at a glance

  • Various widths
  • 100% maintenance- and lubrication-free
  • Corrosion-resistant and hygienic
  • Resistant to dirt, dust and humidity
  • Extremely quiet operation
  • Stop motion available for endlessly variable adjustable guidance
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Low-profile guide system free sample

A free sample box with a pre-load prism slide

The box contains low-profile guide rails with different coatings, maintenance-free single and double carriages of different sizes, and a clearance-free pre-load prism slide with two pre-loaded carriages. You also receive information and data about our drylin® N products. No strings attached. Just take it home.
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Why should you use drylin from igus? - In the video we will show in a minute why drylin is so popular

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