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Drive technology application examples
The drylin® drive technology from igus® is already being used successfully in a wide range of industries and ensures less machine downtime without the use of external lubricants. Where conventional drive systems reach their limits, igus® ensures greater operational reliability with its drylin® E product portfolio.
On this page, you can discover numerous practical applications in which our linear units with spindle, toothed belt and rack and pinion drive, as well as our electric motors, have been used. From individual motor applications to complete drive systems: We always find the best solution for your individual application.
drylin® drive technology by industry
Latest applications & Highlights
3D printer
3D concrete printer for building structures
Thanks to the absence of lubricants, the igus® timing belt axes offer a solution that works reliably even in dusty environments.
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XXL 3D printer for building facades
This 3D printer was used to construct the façade of the "Europe Building" in Amsterdam. Our drylin® e-axis gantries guide the print head.
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Linear bearing in a 3D printer
A ready-made and completely lubrication-free complete solution consisting of cable routing, linear technology and drive was installed in this 3D printer from EVO tech GmbH.
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3D printer to replicate
This printer produces three-dimensional plastic parts in a timely manner. Modular systems such as drylin®-bearing enable easy assembly by the end customer.
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cleanroom 3D printer
Precise and reliable cleanroom 3D printer for processing thermoplastics. Numerous drylin® products work together here.
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3D plastic parts printer
The xBot is a 3D printer that can produce essential parts of itself. It prints precisely and quickly using the principle of fused deposition modelling (FDM).
Go to applicationAutomotive industry
Carousel washing system
In the automotive industry, complex parts are washed automatically after painting: This task is performed by the carousel washing system from Polish manufacturer Noyen.
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linear axis for bending test device
Lubrication and maintenance-free: A lead screw linear system and a linear rail are used in durable testing tools for weld seams from Munsch.
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Field drainage machine
An innovative machine for field drainage that manoeuvres plastic drainage tiles on the construction site and allows plastic tiles to be unrolled alongside the trenching and ploughing equipment.
Go to applicationBeverage industry
Maintenance-free filling systems
In the filling systems, a lead screw module ensures easy positioning of the 80 kg filling head above the container.
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Automated cocktail mixer
A linear axis moves the glass in the cocktail mixer reliably and maintenance-free. It is ideally suited for hygiene-sensitive tasks.
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Innovative packaging aid gripper
drylin® linear bearings in this packaging aid gripper operate failure-free in the event of dirt and impacts.
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vending machine for cleaning reusable cups
A cleaning machine that disinfects reusable cups within a few seconds with steam at 140°C.
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Automatic beer dispenser
An automated beer dispenser for festivals and large events. Tapping beer in just a few seconds.
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Adjustment system in espresso machine
Robust components are required that also function under high temperatures and possible soiling.
Go to applicationFood industry
Suction pad inserting machine
Low-cost automation ensures precise format adjustments in packaging technology.
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Linear bearings, plain bearings and drive elements in thermoforming packaging machines
lubrication-free linear technology and polymer rotary table bearings are used in sterilisation machines.
Go to applicationAerospace technology
3D printing removal of space debris
This developed system is an innovative ejection mechanism for space travel.
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Rocket module for the removal of space debris
A rocket module that collects space debris from Earth orbit.
Go to applicationMechanical engineering
Maintenance-free filling systems
Positioning with maintenance-free spindle lifting tables.
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Linear systems in nappy production systems
Products from the modular linear bearing programme ensure the necessary flexibility when changing over the different formats.
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Film packaging machine
Automated format changes and positioning tasks are solved in the modular Veprotec packaging machines with igus® linear bearing technology.
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Innovative packaging aid gripper
drylin® linear bearings in this packaging aid gripper operate failure-free in the event of dirt and impacts.
Go to applicationSuction pad inserting machine
Low-cost automation ensures precise format adjustments in packaging technology
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Filling height adjustment in folding and gluing machines
Bernhardt Maschinenbau relies on lubrication-free and maintenance-free linear plain bearings for the design of folding box gluing machines.
Go to applicationLinear bearings, plain bearings and drive elements in thermoforming packaging machines
lubrication-free linear technology and polymer rotary table bearings are used in sterilisation machines.
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Production machines
Using the example of a manufacturer of production machines for brushes, the application areas and specifications of iglidur® and drylin® bearing products are shown.
Go to applicationMaterial handling
Linear movements in industrial trucks
Ready-to-install drylin®-linear axis enable problem-free distance adjustments in Jungheinrich forklift trucks - from the steering wheel to the fork.
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Automatic picking by robot in logistics
The automation expert Magazino relies on our linear axis, plain bearings and e-chain® in its pick-by-robot system.
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Product pusher with 16 m long energy chain
An autoglide energy chain supplies a transport system with power. It works without a guide trough and without blocking the industrial trucks.
Go to applicationMedical technology
linear axis in the laboratory for DNA diagnostics
drylin® linear bearings in medical devices: Precise pressing of electrophoretic glass plates in DNA pointer systems
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Conveyor belt in medical technology
This medical technology application combines conveyor belts with high-resolution cameras to inspect products.
Go to applicationOptical industry
Format adjustment in inspection systems
In Gefra's optical inspection systems, modular drylin® linear axis with actuators ensure automated adjustment of the lighting units.
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linear axis for e-scooter lift
The "idea train" presents new concepts for the passenger transport of tomorrow. These include an e-scooter lift that works with maintenance-free drylin® linear axis.
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TV lift
A maintenance-free, vibration-resistant and durable motorised TV lift. This is used in caravan construction.
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Visual inspection of small components
Gefra uses complete linear drive units from the drylin®® programme for the electrical adjustment of the lighting units.
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Filling system in bioanalytics
Lubrication- and maintenance-free drylin® linear axis with motor enable optimum utilisation of installation space for liquid handling in filling systems from M2-Automation.
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Road core drill
The road core drill used to take samples from roads and airport runways requires products that are particularly robust, lightweight and maintenance-free.
Go to applicationlinear axis for e-scooter lift
The "idea train" presents new concepts for the passenger transport of tomorrow. These include an e-scooter lift that works with maintenance-free drylin® linear axis.
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Laser station for marking industrial products
A laser station for marking industrial products.
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Mobile scanning machine
A mobile scanning machine with which even complex plates and freeforms can be inspected with airborne ultrasound.
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2in1 - test cabin and conference table
A test cabin that can be transformed into a meeting table in just a few seconds.
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Straightening technology
Fast, straight, precise: the requirements for sheet metal processing can be summarised as follows. Sophisticated straightening technology makes all this possible.
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Offshore robots for cleaning & Repair
Remotion's robots work both above and below the waterline and carry out dangerous operations.
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Autonomous inspection boat
An autonomous inspection boat requires components that are blast-resistant and maintenance-free. The products must also be able to withstand the harsh conditions in the harbour.
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High-pressure water chamber
For testing in the high-pressure water chamber, products are required that are lubrication-free and can withstand high volumes of spray water.
Go to applicationPackaging
Filling height adjustment in folding and gluing machines
Bernhardt Maschinenbau relies on lubrication-free and maintenance-free linear plain bearings for the design of folding box gluing machines.
Go to applicationLinear systems in nappy production plant
Products from the modular linear bearing programme ensure flexibility when changing over the different formats.
Go to applicationSuction pad inserting machine
Low-cost automation ensures precise format adjustments in packaging technology.
Go to applicationLinear bearings, plain bearings and drive elements in thermoforming packaging machines
lubrication-free linear technology and polymer rotary table bearings are used in sterilisation machines.
Go to applicationFilm packaging machine
Automated format changes and positioning tasks are solved in Veprotec packaging machines with linear bearings.
Go to applicationInnovative packaging aid gripper
drylin® linear bearings in this packaging aid gripper operate failure-free in the event of dirt and impacts.
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Storage technology for labelling machines
Labelling up to 50,000 containers per hour with just one labelling station.
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room linear robot for filling systems in bioanalytics
Lubrication- and maintenance-free linear axis with motor enable optimum utilisation of installation space when handling liquids in filling systems.
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Computer tomograph on drilling platform
diondo has built a cost-effective CT for seabed exploration with drylin® motor components.
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Special measuring setup with spindle axis, motor & control system
From concept to realisation. Development of an F&E measurement setup for quantifying wafer specification.
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