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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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Installation and clearance adjustment of TW-01 linear carriages

Michael Hornung | 30. June 2019

The TW series 01 linear carriages always require a minimum amount of clearance between carriage and rail. They are delivered ready-to-install with preset clearance. Assembly The TW series 01 linear carriage has to be pushed onto the hard-anodised TS-01 rail profile. The carriage is now ready to use. Clearance adjustment The bearing clearance can be […]

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How do I push a pre-load prism carriage into the rail profile?

Michael Hornung | 30. June 2019

The drylin NV pre-load prism slide consists of an anodised aluminium profile in which a sliding carriage travels in prism geometry. The lightweight linear carriage is made of solid plastic, namely iglidur J polymer. On the bottom on both sides, there are sliding elements with spring pre-tension. The pretension can be felt. The carriage is […]

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Installation and clearance adjustment TWE-04 Miniature linear carriages

Michael Hornung | 30. June 2019

The miniature carriages of TW series 02 always require a minimum amount of clearance between carriage and rail. They are delivered ready-to-install with preset clearance. Assembly The TWE series 04 linear carriage must be pushed onto the hard-anodised TS-04 rail. The carriage is now ready to use. Clearance adjustment The bearing clearance can be adjusted […]

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Where can a linear guide be purchased?

Michael Hornung | 30. June 2019

A simple question, why is it asked? Nobody asks themselves where to buy milk. Or a car. Obviously, people go to the supermarket or a car dealership. In future, perhaps, it will be possible to buy both of them in the supermarket. But a linear guide? Where do I get one? In a DIY superstore? […]

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