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Category: Linear guides

Can I monitor the wear of my bearing systems?

igu-blog-adm | 2. July 2019

At igus, we have the right sensors for linear systems, slewing ring bearings and plain bearings in the product range. They all belong to the products, which enable predictive maintenance. DLT.W – Sensor for wear in drylin T linear systems Is integrated in the liner Reports wear of the liner in good time This allows […]

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Building linear carriages oneself, is that possible?

Michael Hornung | 30. June 2019

What load do I want to move? How big is the thing that I want to move? What carriage surface is suitable for this? Is there a system in which I can choose between different widths and lengths? And what is the appropriate rail for this? What installation space is available to me? How can […]

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How are bearings changed in the case of a low-profile guide system?

Michael Hornung | 30. June 2019

The drylin N low-profile guide system consists of an anodised C-profile in which a sliding carriage travels. The basic carriage is a zinc die-cast component and is clipped into a sliding frame made of iglidur J polymer. Completely dry, clean and quiet when sliding. The two halves of the sliding frame can be ordered at […]

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Installation and clearance adjustment of automatic TWA linear carriages

Michael Hornung | 30. June 2019

The automatic TWA linear carriages always require a minimum amount of clearance between carriage and rail. They are delivered ready to install with three adjusting keys. Assembly Insert all three keys into the carriage and “unlock” it by turning them anti-clockwise. Push the automatic TWA linear carriage onto the hard-anodised TS-01 rail. In the unloaded […]

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How do I make linear guides suitable for use with food?

Michael Hornung | 30. June 2019

Our health is our most important possession and no components of the linear guide should ever be detrimental to it. Where there is possible contact with food, the requirements placed on each component are different from those in other cases. The linear guide system, i.  e. guide rails, shafts, linear bearing housings, screws and so […]

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