The aluminium surface is hard anodised to offer excellent corrosion resistance and low coefficients of friction. The new drylin E radial kit is useful wherever limited space is an issue. The electric motor can be deflected over a pulley and a toothed belt and mounted next to the actuator, by which the module can be individually fitted. The screws are available with a DST-JCRM flange bearing, which is noted for its slim design and ease of use in confined spaces. The key flange areas, available in size 10, also provide additional torque resistance. They are available for all dryspin high-helix threads, as are other dryspin lead screws, and can be combined with drylin E lead screw motors.

Plastic ball bearings

All xiros plastic ball bearings, as well as the many new line extensions share a few common traits: they are all self-lubricating, maintenance-free, and corrosion-resistant. These characteristics make xiros polymer ball bearings excellent for use in the food industry. The xirodur M180 is a new, detectable material that is lightweight and media resistant. The easy-running xiros F180 ball bearing is also ESD compliant, preventing static discharge of components due to its electrical conductivity.

igus has introduced anodised aluminium balls in the product range for maintenance-free guide rollers. These are available in clear or black, and anodised versions up to 3,000 mm maximum length. The extremely versatile xirodur B180 is used as the flange ball bearing material. These, like all igus products, have been extensively tested in the company's 1,750 square meter test lab in order to provide reliable lifetime and performance data.

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