Pre-loaded prism slides / dovetail design from igus

The lubrication-free drylin N pre-load prism slides offer a consistent performance. The pre-load for all linear carriages can be freely selected from four classes. This allows precisely controlled adjustment without any stick-slip effect. Pre-load class selection allows defined selection of displacement forces, which remain constant throughout the service life, and enables the carriage to hold the load in place.

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The components of the drylin pre-load prism slide

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drylin® N complete solution for linear applications with compact installation space

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Pre-load prism slide displacement forces

Application examples

The drylin N low-profile guide system is used in particular where the installation space is small and the requirements are high. The very compact and robust design fulfils the highest demands in terms of accuracy and flexibility. The various widths of the guides and the wide range of guide carriages available mean that the application options are extremely diverse.

drylin N in the 3D printer

Lightweight, low-profile and lubrication-free
The LOV3 Delta 3D printer from PEL3O is designed for both office or private home use. The goal here was to address the needs of creative people. The 3D printer from PEL3O operates quickly and reliably with drylin® N, without the need for maintenance.

drylin N for 3D camera

Simple and precise
Two conventional cameras are set up at an angle on a low-profile guide system to create a three-dimensional image. This trick renders an expensive 3D camera unnecessary. For this to work properly, the slight difference in the alignment of the cameras must remain identical at all times. This is made possible with a drylin N low-profile guide system.

drylin® N on packaging machine for bottles

drylin N in packaging machine for bottles

No lubrication means no soiling – completely hygienic!
In this packaging machine, a gripper lifts and packages bottles. The fingers of the gripper are moved by means of a low-profile guide system. No soiling by lubricants such as oils or greases occur at this critical point in the machine. For this reason, there was only one solution – drylin® N.

drylin N in testing and sorting system

Highest demands on hygiene in food technology
By means of a vacuum gripper, test parts are removed, measured and taken to various magazines. The removal unit is moved along the X-Y axis using the space-saving and cost-saving drylin N low-profile guide system. The robust TK-04 guide system takes on vertical guidance.