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Lubrication- and maintenance-free linear guides

Our lubrication-free drylin linear systems use dry operation, which makes them maintenance-free and resistant to external influences. In addition, they run especially quietly thanks to the materials used and the special design involved. You can easily calculate the service life online in just a few steps. Thanks to the personal choice of high-quality single parts, every linear system can be adapted to individual needs. Switching to a sliding system can reduce running operating costs and greatly improve technology, resulting in smooth operation and long service life.

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Your advantages with drylin linear systems?

Robust

drylin telescopic rails withstand high temperatures, strong vibrations and more

Dirt-resistant

Even in sand, swarf and dust, drylin linear guides can be used

Corrosion-free

Corrosion-free and media-resistant, for use under water

Quiet

About four times quieter than corresponding linear bearings made of metal

Lightweight

Up to 75% lighter thanks to high-performance polymers

Hygienic

All systems operate without additional lubrication and are therefore very clean

Versatile and flexible linear systems

Profile guides
Offer a wide range of applications as over 50 different profiles, linear plain bearings and carriages can be combined to create a ready-to-install system or a modular system.

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Low-profile guide systems
drylin N low-profile guide systems are characterised by system heights of 6 to 12mm. This makes the aluminium rails with plastic carriages particularly suitable for applications in small installation spaces.

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Rail guides

Sliding instead of rolling - the drylin T linear rail guide is based on this principle. The connection and drilling dimensions of the drylin linear rails and linear carriages are identical to the commercially available recirculating ball bearing versions.

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Shaft guides
drylin R linear bearings utilise special wear-resistant polymers that have been specially developed for the requirements of linear technology. The dimensions are compatible with standard ball bushings.

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Square guides

drylin Q square guides enable an extremely flexible design. Various pillow block versions are available, including solid plastic bearings and adjustable complete housings with and without manual clamp, which can be customised.

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Telescopic rails

The telescopic rails consist of anodised aluminium guide rails and a sliding element made of iglidur high-performance plastics. This combination enables quiet, hygienic and dry-operating movement of the telescopic rails.

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Pre-load prism slides
The pre-load prism slides offer a choice of four pre-load classes and are therefore suitable for a wide range of applications. They can also be used in hygienic environments. The screw connection can be made from below or via a threaded pin, which enables flexible installation.

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Selected linear system application examples

Robot delivery service

Self-guiding robots specialised in delivery from a predefined destination with drylin N low-profile guide system.

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MAX Velolift

The MAX Velolift from Rad9 for the assembly of bikes with the drylin W double rail and linear housing from igus.

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Municipal vehicles

The municipal vehicle from Fiedler with the drylin W double rail WS and drylin W pillow block from igus.

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SLIDE

The SLIDE from InGymNeering consists of the drylin W profile guide and the drylin W pillow block from igus.

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Our solutions

FDA- and EU-compliant
drylin linear guides are approved in accordance with FDA and EU guidelines and guarantee maximum safety for production processes in the food, medical and bottling industries.

FDA-compliant linear technology

econ series
All econ linear plain bearings and carriages are 100% lubrication-free and maintenance-free and are manufactured cost-effectively using the igus injection moulding process. This saves time and costs, especially in high-volume production, compared to machine milling.

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Small installation spaces
Lubrication-free and maintenance-free drylin miniature linear guides for small installation spaces. High-quality solutions for precise movements and adjustments in confined spaces in small machines and devices.

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Linear technology wiki

What load capacities do igus linear guides have and how are they calculated?
Are there special coatings or materials that are recommended for certain environmental conditions or applications?

Here you will find comprehensive answers to these and many other questions. Find out everything you need to know about our linear technology.

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The cost-effective alternative to recirculating ball bearing systems

Available from stock

With drylin linear guides you stay constantly on track. In heat, cold or moisture. They are extremely dirt-resistant and durable, even in cleaning-intensive environments. drylin is the clean sliding alternative to recirculating ball bearings. No more trips, faster to your destination ... Follow us at dryway.

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drylin® test laboratory

Tested and proven!

Our drylin products are tested in the test laboratory under various conditions to ensure that the products function reliably even under difficult conditions. Here we show what is tested, how it is tested and what happens to the test data afterwards. You can even have your application tested by igus.

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FDA-compliant drive technology

FDA-compliant drive technology: We offer not only linear technology, but also complete linear axes. With and without drive.
Variety for every application: size, length, height - we also produce according to your specifications on request. Please get in touch with us.
Many products from stock: We produce in Cologne and have a lot of stock items in our branches. Short distances and a fast delivery time to you are important to us.

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Largest online thread shop in the world

dryspin lead screw technology is based on the principle of lubrication- and maintenance-free linear technology.
Reduce the time required for your design and optimise the procurement process for your lead screw technology. Trapezoidal threads, high helix threads and metric threads are available from stock in more than 5,000 variants in the standard programme.
Accessories for threaded nuts and lead screws for every application

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