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Overview of linear axes

The right drive for your system

drylin drive technology consists of a wide range of products ranging from lightweight linear axes made of polymer to solid stainless steel solutions; they work without the use of external lubricants. The movement of the linear axes is implemented either via lead screws, toothed belts or racks. igus offers the customer suitable solutions for the most individual applications. In all systems, the length of the stroke is freely selectable and the drive of the linear units can be implemented using optionally available equipment in the form of hand wheels or various motors. Positioning tables driven by lead screws are the preferred choice for applications with high axial shear forces, which therefore require the highest precision.

Across models, the linear modules can be equipped with trapezoidal or high helix lead screws. Linear axes with toothed belt drive are designed for long travels and very high speeds in applications with high repeatability and short throughput times. 

The linear units for high speed and long travels with direct power transmission via racks offer the additional benefit of allowing multiple carriages to move independently of each other and clearance-free on a single system.

Linear axes with lead screw drive

Linear drives with lead screw

  • Cost-effective & precise format adjustment
Linear axes with lead screw drive
Linear axes with toothed belt drive

Linear drives with toothed belt

  • Very efficient due to low inertia
Linear axes with toothed belt drive
Cantilever axes

Lightweight cantilever axis

  • Maximum precision even with long travels
Cantilever axes

Lead screw drive: advantages and disadvantages

When to use it?

  • For format adjustments
  • In extreme environments
  • When a cost-effective, ready-to-fit solution is required
  • When corrosion resistance is required
  • When a quiet operation is required

When not to use it?

  • When high loads need to travel at highly dynamic forces
  • When positioning accuracy of < 0.1mm is required
  • When high running performance in continuous operation is required

Structure of an igus lead screw axis
 

Lead screw axis of igus in cross section
1

 Lubrication-free due to polymer bearings and polymer nuts

2

 3 shaft materials

3

 8 trapezoidal thread pitches, 4 high helix thread pitches

4

 Body material made of stainless steel, aluminium, zinc or polymer

5

 Lead screw machined to drawing or plain drive shaft

6

 Accessories available


Toothed belt drive: advantages and disadvantages

When to use it?

  • Quickly position small loads
  • For low-profile structure
  • Quiet operation and continuous operation
  • Underwater use with UW belt
  • Basic version as a low-priced solution

When not to use it?

  • When high loads need to be moved at high speeds
  • When positioning accuracy of < 0.1mm is needed

Structure of an igus toothed belt axis
 

Toothed belt axis from igus in cross section
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 End supports with ball bearing

2

 Lubrication-free linear guide with polymer plain bearings

3

 Various carriage lengths

4

 Polyurethane (PU) or neoprene toothed belt

5

 Hard-anodised aluminium


Linear drive with rack: advantages and disadvantages

When to use it?

  • Pick and place applications with high dynamics
  • For compact structure of the application
  • As z axis in multi-axis gantries

When not to use it?

  • High loads
  • Self-locking
  • Dirt-filled application fields

Structure of an igus rack axis (z-axis)
 

Rack axis from igus in cross section
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 Direct force transfer via rack

2

 Torsional rigidity through aluminium hollow shaft drylin AWMR

3

 Lubrication-free and maintenance-free due to drylin R linear liners

4

 Dynamic mass (0.9 kg) enables fast operation


drylin drive technology configurator

In just a few steps to the harnessed drive system

With the online configurator for the drive technology you will receive the suitable drive technology system based on your requirements. You also have the option of requesting or ordering both motors and other accessories, such as the motor control system.
 
  • Fast and easy configuration
  • Optional accessories
  • Detailed parts list
  • Fast delivery
Configure drive technology system now

Customers application examples


Further information

Cost-effective drylin® econ linear axes

Suitable entry-level models | drylin econ

You will find cost-effective linear modules for positioning and adjustment tasks here.
Videos for the assembly of drylin® drive technology

Assembly videos | drylin drive technology

Helpful tips for the assembly of drylin drive technology from igus.


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Saturdays from 8 am- 12 pm.

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