dryspin lead screw technology - new products

More choice ... long service life

One thread after the other: The product range is being expanded to include the new dryspin dimension DS10x5-RH, thus closing another gap in the pitch range of 10mm diameters. All dryspin lead screws can also be customised. Please configure them online or send us your drawing. We will provide you with a quotation at short notice.

• Quiet operation due to rounded tooth geometry and longer service life due to asymmetry
• Up to 30% longer service life due to thread asymmetry
• High efficiency of 37%. In comparison: DS10x3 has an efficiency of 27%
• Lubrication-free operation and easy cleaning thanks to corrosion-free AISI 304 stainless steel
• Free online tool for lead screw machining without prior CAD knowledge, incl. 2D dimensioned drawing and instant pricing

New pitch with DS10x5-RH

The new dryspin lead screw nuts made from bar stock in cylindrical, flanged or spanner flat versions.

• Smoother running thanks to tighter manufacturing tolerances and rounded tooth geometry as standard
• Up to 50% lower cost than metallic lead screw nuts
• Up to 25% less wear compared to POM+PTFE (dimension 10x3): igus.eu/dryspin-test-reports
• No grease or oil in the lead screw drive and long-lasting use thanks to patented asymmetry
• Online calculation of lead screw drive service life

New pitch DS10x5-RH

The new dryspin injection moulded lead screw nuts in cylindrical or flanged versions incl. spanner flats.

• Quiet operation due to tighter manufacturing tolerances and rounded tooth geometries, lead screw nuts including spanner flats by default
• Cost-effective injection moulding production
• Up to 25% less wear compared to POM+PTFE (dimension 10x3)
• No grease or oil in the lead screw drive and long-lasting use thanks to patented asymmetry
• Online calculation tool for service life

PTFE-free, interchangeable

Savings thanks to universal replacement! The lead screw nut made of iglidur JPF is characterised by its versatile tightening options on the flange. Injection-moulded, ensuring high precision and load capacity. For more specific applications or technical details, please visit our website or contact our experts. The product range is being extended by five new sizes for diameters from 12-32mm.

• Quiet due to rounded thread geometry and 30% longer service life due to the asymmetrical dryspin thread geometry
• Low replacement costs due to identical connection dimensions - no redesign necessary
• Ongoing test series in the in-house test laboratory
• Lubrication-free operation, free from PTFE and PFAS

Angle compensation up to 30° made easy

Spherical lead screw nuts are often used as joint or balancing nuts in conjunction with lead screws and offer an ideal solution for misalignments, tilting or edge loads. igus combines this functional principle with the advantages of dryspin lead screw technology.

• Two-part housing for greater precision, less axial clearance than previous version, same connection dimensions as the standard ball systems
• Easy to replace: connection dimensions like standard ball-guided systems, concept study in thread size DS16x5
• 10+ times higher axial load possible compared to the predecessor (EFOM)
• Aluminium housing or even as an all-plastic version optionally available

The new dryspin dimension DS32x32. All dryspin lead screws can be custom machined. Configure online or send us your drawing.

• Quiet due to thread geometry
• Up to 30% longer service life
• Ongoing test series in the in-house test laboratory
• Lubrication-free operation and clean
• Free online tool for lead screw machining without prior CAD knowledge, incl. 2D dimensioned drawing and instant pricing

Our bar stock lead screw nuts are now also available in the new dryspin dimension DS32x32.

• Quiet operation due to tighter manufacturing tolerances and rounded tooth geometries by default
• Up to 50% lower cost than metallic lead screw nuts
• Up to 25% less wear compared to POM+PTFE (dimension 10x3)
• No lubricating grease or oil in the lead screw drive
• Online calculation tool for service life

The lead screw nut made of iglidur JPF is now available in many other dimensions. In addition to the familiar 10mm diameter dimensions, they are now also available in 6.35mm and 8mm diameters.

• Now also in: DS6.35X1, DS6.35X2.54, DS6.35X5.08, DS6.35X6.35, DS6.35X12.7, DS6.35X25.4, DS8X2, DS8X8, DS8X10, DS8X15, DS8X24, DS8X40
• Quiet due to thread geometry and longer service life due to the asymmetrical dryspin thread geometry
• Up to 30% longer service life due to thread asymmetry - same friction and wear values as our all-rounder iglidur J
• Ongoing test series in the in-house test laboratory
• Lubrication-free operation, PTFE-free and PFAS-tested

New dryspin dimensions DS16x5-LH and DS16x10-LH. All dryspin lead screws can be custom machined. Configure online or send us your drawing.

• Quiet due to thread geometry
• Up to 30% longer service life
• Ongoing test series in the in-house test laboratory
• Lubrication-free operation and clean
• Free online tool for lead screw machining without prior CAD knowledge, incl. 2D dimensioned drawing and instant pricing

Our lead screw nuts made from bar stock are now also available in the new dryspin dimensions DS16x5-LH and DS16x10-LH .

• Quiet operation due to tighter manufacturing tolerances and rounded tooth geometries by default
• Up to 50% lower cost than metallic lead screw nuts
• Up to 25% less wear compared to POM+PTFE (dimension 10x3)
• No lubricating grease or oil in the lead screw drive
• Online calculation tool for service life

The new dryspin injection moulding lead screw nuts in cylindrical or flanged versions incl. spanner flat, ensure quiet operation due to tighter manufacturing tolerances and rounded tooth geometries. No grease or oil in the lead screw drive.

• Cost-effective production with injection moulding
• Up to 25% less wear compared to POM+PTFE (dimension 10X3)
• Online calculation tool for service life

The lead screw nut made of iglidur JPF is characterised by its versatile fixing options on the flange. Injection-moulded, ensuring high precision and load capacity. The iglidur JPF material is particularly environmentally friendly, as it is PTFE-free and PFAS-tested. These properties make the lead screw nut ideal for applications where both high mechanical requirements and environmental aspects need to be taken into account.

• Quiet due to thread geometry and longer service life due to the asymmetrical dryspin thread geometry
• Up to 30% longer service life due to thread asymmetry - same friction and wear values as our all-rounder iglidur J
• Ongoing test series in the in-house test laboratory
• Lubrication-free operation, PTFE-free and PFAS-tested

The new pre-load lead screw nut convinces with minimal axial clearance and highest positioning accuracy. It is the cost-effective alternative to the zero-backlash lead screw nuts and perfectly suited for small pitches. This is the proven preload principle from SHT-PL.

• Consistent minimum axial clearance for high positional accuracy
• More cost-effective compared to the ZB lead screw nut due to fewer components and injection moulding production process
• Less axial clearance due to lead screw nut spring pre-load
• No grease or oil in the lead screw drive

To reduce axial clearance, one of the most precise solutions is the zero-backlash lead screw nut. It consists of several components and adjusts itself during wear. It is particularly suitable for lead screw drives with high helix threads for quick adjustment of small loads. The zero-backlash lead screw nut is available in two new dimensions (DS3,5x1 and DS4x2,4) are available.

• Load-independent, lifelong minimum axial clearance thanks to self-adjusting zero-backlash functional principle
• No maintenance work
• Less axial clearance due to the radial lead screw nut spring pre-load of the lead screw nut parts
• No grease or oil in the lead screw drive and
• Long-lasting use due to patented asymmetry

New dryspin dimensions DS6.35, DS8 and DS12x25. Reverse lead screws convert rotary movements into linear motion. They consist of a lead screw with right-hand and left-hand threads. We are expanding our dryspin product range with the diameters 6.35mm, 8mm and our dimension DS12x25. Both lead screws with different directions of rotation are connected to each other by their pinned machined end. Thanks to their design, they save space and offer flexibility for format adjustments.

• Both lead screws with different directions of rotation are connected to each other by their pinned machined end.
• Their design saves space and offers flexibility for format adjustments
• These lead screws are often used in automation technology and mechanical engineering
• dryspin thread geometry
• Material: Stainless steel AISI 304

The new DS32x5 is used in particular in our new SLR linear axis. DS6.35x25.4 extends the product range of high helix lead screws with left-hand thread.

• Quiet due to thread geometry, longer service life
• Up to 30% longer service life
• Ongoing test series in the in-house test laboratory
• Lubrication-free operation and clean
• Free online tool for lead screw machining without prior CAD knowledge, incl. 2D dimensioned drawing and instant pricing

The new dryspin lead screw nuts made from bar stock in cylindrical, flanged or spanner flat versions offer the following advantages:

• Quiet operation due to tighter manufacturing tolerances and rounded tooth geometries by default
• Up to 50% lower cost than metallic lead screw nuts
• Up to 25% less wear compared to POM+PTFE (dimension 10x3): View test report here
• No lubricating grease or oil in the lead screw drive
• Online calculation tool for service life

The new dryspin injection moulding lead screw nuts in cylindrical or flanged versions incl. spanner flat, ensure quiet operation due to tighter manufacturing tolerances and rounded tooth geometries. Long-lasting use due to patented asymmetry. No grease or oil in the lead screw drive.

• Cost-effective production with injection moulding
• Up to 25% less wear and tear compared to
• POM+PTFE (dimension 10X3): To the test reports
• Online predictable service life of lead screw drive

The high helix lead screws are part of our dryspin range, which is specially designed for fast and efficient applications. Thread sizes from DS3.5x1 to DS25x5 are available here.

In addition, the lead screw product range offers small pitches with the familiar dryspin advantages:

• Vibration-free and quiet operation
• Lead screw machining online without CAD knowledge
• Online calculation tool for service life
• Required length without waste
• Up to 30% longer service life

The dryspin lead screw technology is based on the principle of lubrication-free and maintenance-free linear technology. The specifications and geometries of our lead screw technology, which are matched to the plastic nut and lead screw, guarantee efficiencies of up to 82% and a service life that is up to 30% longer than conventional lead screw drives:

• Up to 50.9% more cost-effective than metal lead screw nuts
• FDA-compliant materials available
• Smoother operation due to tight manufacturing tolerances

The dryspin lead screw technology is based on the principle of lubrication-free and maintenance-free linear technology. The specifications and geometries of our lead screw technology, which are matched to the plastic nut and lead screw, guarantee efficiencies of up to 82% and a service life that is up to 30% longer than conventional lead screw drives.

• Longer service life through injection moulding
• Up to 50% lower cost than metallic lead screw nuts Longer service life
• Use due to patented asymmetry
• Quiet operation due to rounded tooth geometry

Threaded lead screw systems are at the heart of every DIY 3D printer. They guarantee precise positioning of the print bed, are maintenance-free and durable.

• Consistent minimum axial clearance for high positional accuracy
• More cost-effective due to the avoidance of lubricants
• A longer service life
• Reduced axial clearance due to optional spring preload of the lead screw nut bed

The iglidur R led screw nut material we use does not require PTFE. The material is safe, durable, predictable and vibration-damping.

All dryspin lead screws can be customised. Please configure them online or send us your drawing. We can then provide a quick quotation.

• Quiet due to thread geometry
• Longer service life thanks to asymmetry
• Up to 30% longer service life
• Ongoing test series in the in-house test laboratory
• Lubrication-free operation and clean
• Free online tool for lead screw machining without prior CAD knowledge, incl. 2D dimensioned drawing and instant pricing.

The specifications and geometries of our lead screw technology, which are matched to the plastic nut and lead screw, guarantee efficiencies of up to 82% and a service life that is up to 30% longer than conventional lead screw drives. The new dryspin® lead screw nuts made from bar stock in a cylindrical, flange or spanner flat version:

• Quiet operation due to tighter manufacturing tolerances and rounded tooth geometries by default
• Up to 50% lower cost than metallic lead screw nuts
• Up to 25% less wear compared to POM+PTFE (dimension 10X3)
• No lubricating grease or oil in the lead screw drive
• Online calculation tool for service life

Longer service life thanks to the injection moulding process and smoother running thanks to tighter manufacturing tolerances. Discover the advantages of the injection-moulded polymer alternative to metal ball screws here. Our dryspin injection moulded lead screw nuts are now available in two new dimensions.

• Quiet operation due to tighter manufacturing tolerances and rounded tooth geometries, lead screw nuts including spanner flats by default
• Cost-effective production with injection moulding
• Up to 25% less wear compared to POM+PTFE (dimension 10X3)
• No lubricating grease or oil in the lead screw drive
• Online calculation tool for service life

The high helix lead screws are part of our dryspin range, which is specially designed for fast and efficient applications. Thread sizes from DS4x2.4 to DS18x100 are available. In addition, the lead screw product range offers small pitches with the familiar dryspin advantages.

• Vibration-free and low-noise operation
• Lead screw machining online without CAD knowledge
• Online calculation tool for service life
• Required length without waste
• Up to 30% longer service life

Reduce time spent on design and optimise the procurement process for your lead screw technology.

The dryspin lead screw technology is based on the principle of lubrication-free and maintenance-free linear technology. The specifications and geometries of our lead screw technology, which are matched to the plastic nut and lead screw, guarantee efficiencies of up to 82% and a service life that is up to 30% longer than conventional lead screw drives.

• New dryspin lead screw nuts
• DS8x2-RH, DS10x2-LH and DS20x50-LH pitches
• Up to 50.9% more cost-effective than metal lead screw nuts
• FDA-compliant materials available
• Smoother operation due to tight manufacturing tolerances

The dryspin lead screw technology is based on the principle of lubrication-free and maintenance-free linear technology. The specifications and geometries of our lead screw technology, which are matched to the plastic nut and lead screw, guarantee efficiencies of up to 82% and a service life that is up to 30% longer than conventional lead screw drives.

• Longer service life through injection moulding
• DS8x2-RH and DS10x2-LH pitches
• Up to 50.9% more cost-effective than metal lead screw nuts
• Long-lasting use due to patented asymmetry
• Quiet operation due to rounded tooth geometry

The pre-load lead screw nut impresses with minimal axial play and maximum positioning accuracy. It is the cost-effective alternative to zero-backlash lead screw nuts and is ideally suited for small pitches. This is the proven pre-load principle from SHT-PL.

• Permanently minimised axial clearance for high positioning accuracy
• More cost-effective than the ZB nut due to fewer components and injection moulding
• Reduced axial play due to spring pre-load of the lead screw nut
• No grease or oil in the lead screw drive

▲ Tech up:
New lead screw support block design in four new sizes for easy mounting of the lead screw drive
Simple assembly

▼ Cost down:
Cost-effective type optimised for injection moulding
Cost savings of up to 60% compared to commercially available metal lead screw support blocks with the same connection dimensions

This study combines reinforced plastic blocks with a metallic clamping ring and iglidur® plain bearings for the fixed-bearing version and only the plastic blocks with an iglidur® special slider for the floating-bearing version. They have 1:1 mounting dimensions as metallic lead screw support blocks.

▲ Tech up:
New lead screw support block design in four new sizes for easy mounting of the lead screw drive
Simple assembly

▼ Cost down:
Cost-effective type optimised for injection moulding
Cost savings of up to 60% compared to commercially available metal lead screw support blocks with the same connection dimensions

This study combines reinforced plastic blocks with a metallic clamping ring and iglidur® plain bearings for the fixed-bearing version and only the plastic blocks with an iglidur® special slider for the floating-bearing version. They have 1:1 mounting dimensions as metallic lead screw support blocks.

▲ Tech up:
High efficiency ​
Smoother running thanks to tighter manufacturing tolerances in the standard version
Quieter operation thanks to rounded tooth geometry

▼ Cost down:
Online tool for lead screw configuration
Instant price display
Lead screw machining online without prior CAD knowledge

Higher efficiency and longer service life than conventional lead screws thanks to the unique dryspin lead screw technology. Corrosion-free and 100% lubrication and maintenance-free. Our dryspin lead screws are now available in two new dimensions.

▲ Tech up:
Lead screw nuts in cylindrical type or with flange
Smoother running thanks to tighter manufacturing tolerances as standard
Quieter operation thanks to rounded tooth geometry

▼ Cost down:
100% lubrication-free and maintenance-free
Up to 50.9% more cost-effective than metallic lead screw nuts
Free online tools with service life calculation and instant price display

Efficiencies of up to 82% and 25% less wear than conventional lead screw drives. Discover the advantages of the lubrication-free polymer alternative to metallic ball screws here. Our plastic lead screw nuts are now available in two new dryspin® thread pitches.

▲ Tech up:
Quiet operation thanks to rounded tooth geometry
Longer service life thanks to injection moulding process ​
Smoother operation due to tighter manufacturing tolerances in the standard version

▼ Cost down:
Cost-effective injection moulding production
100% lubrication-free and maintenance-free
Up to 50.9% more cost-effective than metal lead screw nuts

Longer service life thanks to the injection moulding process and smoother operation thanks to tighter manufacturing tolerances. Discover the advantages of the injection-moulded polymer alternative to metal ball screws here. Our dryspin injection moulded lead screw nuts are now available in two new dimensions.

▲ Tech up:
Cost-effective alternative to the zero-backlash nut
Permanently minimised axial clearance for high positioning accuracy​
Proven pre-load principle from SHT-PL​

▼ Cost down:
100% lubrication-free and maintenance-free
No maintenance work due to self-adjusting axial clearance on both sides

The new pre-load lead screw nut convinces with minimal axial clearance and highest positioning accuracy. It is the cost-effective alternative to the zero-backlash and perfectly suited for small pitches. This is the proven pre-load principle from SHT-PL. Typical applications include 3D printers.

▲ Tech up:
Alternative to DIN103 ​
Smoother running due to tighter manufacturing tolerances in the standard version
Quieter operation thanks to rounded tooth geometry

▼ Cost down:
Online tool for lead screw configuration
Instant price display
Lead screw machining online without prior CAD knowledge

Higher efficiency and longer service life than conventional lead screws thanks to the unique dryspin lead screw technology. Corrosion-free and 100% lubrication and maintenance-free. Our dryspin lead screws are now available in four new dimensions.

▲ Tech up:
Alternative to DIN103 ​
Smoother running due to tighter manufacturing tolerances in the standard version
Quieter operation thanks to rounded tooth geometry

▼ Cost down:
100% lubrication-free and maintenance-free
Up to 50.9% more cost-effective than metallic lead screw nuts
Free online tools with service life calculation and instant price display

Efficiencies of up to 82% and 25% less wear than conventional lead screw drives. Discover the advantages of the lubrication-free polymer alternative to metallic ball screws here. Our plastic lead screw nuts are now available in four new dryspin thread pitches.

▲ Tech up:
Alternative to DIN103
Longer service life thanks to injection moulding process ​
Smoother operation due to tighter manufacturing tolerances in the standard

▼ Cost down:
Cost-effective injection moulding production
100% lubrication-free and maintenance-free
Up to 50.9% more cost-effective than metal lead screw nuts

Longer service life thanks to the injection moulding process and smoother operation thanks to tighter manufacturing tolerances. Discover the advantages of the injection-moulded polymer alternative to metal ball screws here. Our dryspin injection moulded lead screw nuts are now available in four new dimensions.

▲ Tech up:
Expansion of the dimensional range for motor lead screws
Ready to connect to drylin® E serrated motors
Transmission of higher torques possible

▼ Cost down:
No additional configuration required
Free online tools with service life calculation
Lead screw machining online without prior CAD knowledge

Higher efficiency and longer service life than conventional motor lead screws thanks to the unique dryspin lead screw technology. Corrosion-free and 100% lubrication and maintenance-free. Our dryspin motor lead screws with spline for drylin E motors are now available in twelve dimensions and with the following specifications.

▲ Tech up:
Expansion of the dimensional range for motor lead screws
Ready to connect to drylin E lead screw motors ​

▼ Cost down:
No additional configuration required
Lead screw machining without prior CAD knowledge
Free online tools with service life calculation

Higher efficiency and longer service life than conventional lead screws thanks to the unique dryspin high helix lead screw technology. The standard range for motor lead screws includes ready-to-connect thread dimensions from DS6.35x2.54 to DS14x25 and TR08x1.5 to TR12x6P3. Accordingly, our dryspin motor lead screws with precision machining for drylin E motors are available in 24 dimensions.

▲ Tech up:
Cost-effective alternative to the zero-backlash nut
Permanently minimised axial clearance for high positioning accuracy​
Proven pre-load principle from SHT-PL​

▼ Cost down:
100% lubrication-free and maintenance-free
No maintenance work due to self-adjusting axial clearance on both sides

The new pre-load lead screw nut convinces with minimal axial clearance and highest positioning accuracy. It is the cost-effective alternative to the zero-backlash and perfectly suited for small pitches. This is the proven pre-load principle from SHT-PL. Typical applications include 3D printers.

▲ Tech up:
Higher axial loads up to 500N​
Load-independent​
Lifelong minimum axial clearance thanks to zero-backlash principle

▼ Cost down:
No maintenance work thanks to self-adjusting zero-backlash principle
Free online tools with service life calculation
Up to 82% higher efficiency

To reduce axial clearance, one of the most precise solutions is the zero-backlash lead screw nut. It consists of several components and adjusts itself during wear. It is particularly suitable for lead screw drives with high helix threads for quick adjustment of small loads. The zero-backlash lead screw nut is available in six new dimensions.

▲ Tech up:
Complies with EN45545 Hazard Level 3
For use in railway vehicles without additional documentation

▼ Cost down:
Cost advantages compared to metallic solutions
Suitability for hazard class HL 3
Predictable service life

Our J350 nuts are now certifiable to the EN45545 Hazard Level 3 fire standard. We therefore offer a large range of dimensions especially for the use in rail vehicles. They are tested according to the requirement set R24, for components up to 500 grams.

▲ Tech up:
Up to 30% longer service life due to thread asymmetry
Quiet operation thanks to rounded tooth geometry

▼ Cost down:
100% lubrication-free and maintenance-free
Up to 50.9% more cost-effective compared to metal
lead screw nuts

Our plastic lead screw nuts are now available in two new dryspin high helix thread pitches:

• DS6.35x6.35-RH
• DS8x40-RH

▲ Tech up:
Efficiencies of up to 82%
Low-noise and low-vibration operation

▼ Cost down:
100% lubrication-free and maintenance-free
Up to 50.9% more cost-effective compared to metal
lead screw nuts

Our types:

• Cylindrical lead screw nuts
• Flange lead screw nut
• Cylindrical injection-moulded lead screw nuts
• Injection-moulded lead screw nuts with flange
• All designs also available with spanner flat

▲ Tech up:
Up to 30% longer service life than conventional lead screws
Low-noise and low-vibration operation thanks to rounded tooth geometry

▼ Cost down:
Online tool for customised lead screw configuration
Instant price display

■ Proof
Predictable service life online
Tested: up to 25% less wear than conventional lead screws

Reduce the time required for your design and optimise the procurement process for your lead screw technology.

▲ Tech up:
Smoother running at high speeds
Quiet and vibration-free operation

▼ Cost down:
Cost-effective production in injection moulding
Maintenance-free thanks to self-lubricating lead screw nuts

Our types:
► Cylindrical lead screw nuts
► Flange lead screw nuts
►Cylindrical injection moulded nuts
► Injection moulded nuts with flange
► All types also available with spanner flat

▲ Tech up:
New type for safe and easy screw connection
Connection dimensions identical to standard ball screw thread

▼ Cost down:
Cost-effective injection moulding-optimised type
Variable design for all Ø 14/16 and 18/20 threads

■  Proof:
Predictable service life online

● Sustainability:
Lightweight and low inertia due to plastic
Durable thanks to patented thread asymmetry