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Areas of application for dryspin lead screw technology

Lead screw drives are machine elements that convert rotary motion into translatory motion. dryspin lead screw drives are always based on self-lubricating plastic nuts and therefore enable lifelong operation without external lubrication.

The technology of dryspin lead screw drives is based on the principle of lubrication-free linear technology. The specifications and geometries of the lead screw drives, which are matched to the plastic nut and lead screw, and the unique dryspin technology guarantee even longer service life and efficiency.

An overview of the different industries

  • 3D printers
  • Work platforms
  • Vending machinery
  • Automation
  • Automotive
  • Railway technology
  • Construction machinery
  • Boats and shipbuilding
  • DIY projects
  • Facade technology
  • Beverage industry
  • Camera technology
  • Food industry
  • Aerospace
  • Medical technology
  • Furniture making & industrial design
  • Sports and rehabilitation equipment
  • Packaging industry
  • Machine tools

A brief outlook:

Safety bar

Requirements: Over one million cycles, vibration-dampening, strength, compact design, lubrication and maintenance-free, low abrasion

Success for the customer: Twelve million load cycles were applied to the lead screw assembly of the HLU LE-X (E) and it held out. In addition, calculations and the relevant values were provided throughout.

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dryspin drive for ride systems with visible spindle in the housing.

Bionic hand prosthesis

Requirements: Long service life, high efficiency, low weight, 100% lubrication- and maintenance-free, cost-effective

Success for the customer: With the current solution, the costs are optimal in relation to the function of the hand prosthesis

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Woman with a prosthesis on the beach holds a yellow ball.

3D printer for industrial components

Requirements: Long service life, high load, easy assembly, cost-effective, 100% lubrication-free

Success for the customer: dryspin lead screw technology was able to reduce costs and increase robustness and stability

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EPEIRE3D 3D printer with the cover open in a workshop.

Production machine for plywood boxes

Requirements: Long service life, self-lubricating, dirt-resistant, cost-effective, 100% maintenance-free

Success for the customer: Savings of up to 10 litres of lubricant and 30kg of CO2 by using lubrication-free dryspin lead screw technology

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Industrial robot with linear drive components and metal guides in a machine assembly.

Braking system for autonomous racing cars

Requirements: High load in extreme conditions, high efficiency, long service life, cost-effective, 100% lubrication- and maintenance-free

Success for the customer: Cost savings of €400 by using the lubrication-free linear module with drylin SLT lead screw drive

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BCN eMotorsport race car on a test track with cones and a hilly landscape.

Chassis damper

Requirements: Small installation space, high load, high efficiency, 100% lubrication- and maintenance-free, lightweight

Success for the customer: Savings of €1,093, plus a 1.1kg reduction in lubricant and hydraulic oil CO2 consumption

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Race car drives between cones on a test track.

Solar car

Requirements: Smooth operation, no adhesion of dust and dirt, water-resistant, resistance to aerodynamic and driving-related vibrations, zero clearance

Success for the customer: The rapid retraction of the carbon wing profile saves energy from the car's solar battery. The low weight of the igus component also increases overall efficiency.

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Solar vehicle on a road beside a signpost at sunrise.

Joystick in flight simulator

Requirements: Quiet travel, minimal clearance between nut and lead screw, low-noise and vibration-free operation even under load, lubrication- and maintenance-free

Success for the customer: "The use of dryspin lead screw technology has significantly improved the overall performance of the drive, from the feel and noise level to extremely clean and smooth operation," says Thomas Brunner, Head of Mechanical Engineering at BRUNNER Elektronik.

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Simulation platform with an adjustable igus motion platform in room FA0923 BRUNNER.

Beer dispenser

Requirements: Fast movement, low friction, heat resistant, insensitive to humid environments and dust, able to withstand high summer temperatures, FDA-compliant

Success for the customer: The igus drive unit ensures linear adjustment of the tap head, where guidance and positioning accurate to a tenth of a millimetre are essential.

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Drink dispenser with dispensing compartments and igus logo.

Swimming pool

Requirements: Chlorine resistance, weather resistance, low wear and maintenance, reliability and precision

Success for the customer: Savings of approx. €30,000 and 1kg of lubricating grease per pool compared to previously used gearboxes.

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Pool with loungers and a parasol in a well-kept garden.

Cup sealing machine

Requirements: 100% lubrication- and maintenance-free, durable, heat-resistant, moisture-resistant, lightweight, quiet and vibration-free, food-safe

Success for the customer: More than 300,000 cycles possible

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Compact red HNDS device with display and a cup on a laboratory table.

Laser station

Requirements: 100% lubrication-free and maintenance-free, compact, lightweight, quiet and vibration-free, inexpensive

Success for the customer: The igus components enable a lubrication-free and also compact, lightweight, quiet and cost-effective application

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Marking machine on a table in an office.

Testing booth

What was required: A testing booth that converts into a meeting table

Requirements: 100% lubrication- & maintenance-free, corrosion-resistant, smooth & continuous movements, long service life

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Work module with white enclosure and control panel in a factory hall.

Perimeters

What was required: Perimeters, i.e. devices that measure the field of vision and determine the sensitivity of the visual system

Requirements: 100% lubrication- and maintenance-free, hygienic for medical use, small installation space

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OPTOPOL REVO examination device for eye measurements.

Robots for sports and health

What was required: A robot system for the sports and health sector that promotes fitness, strength, balance and walking speed in a playful and motivating way

Requirements: 100% lubrication- and maintenance-free, dust and dirt resistant, robust, durable, quiet

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Person uses a training machine in front of a monitor with measurement curves.

Cleanroom 3D printer

3D printer in a closed test cell with filament guide and part holder.

A precise and reliable cleanroom 3D printer for processing thermoplastics.

3D printer for workshop & office

igus MANUS linear motion system with aluminium frame and sliding carriage.

A large-format and precise 3D printer suitable for use in offices or workshops.

Lumifold 3D printer

Lumifold device with the lid raised and internal components visible.

A compact, portable 3D printer that can still produce detailed 3D parts.

Reprap xBot

3D printer with drylin R linear guide for precise prints.

A 3D printer that can produce its own essential parts quickly and precisely.

3D printed lead screw nut

Three white plastic parts and three flange bearings on a desk.

Lead screw nut as an alternative to the conventional ball screw nut - directly from your own 3D printer.

Miniature 3D printer

LumiPocket application with 3D-printed samples and a transparent part.

This 3D printer is only ten centimetres high, but prints objects with the highest quality.

Fabforge 3D printer

CAD model of a linear setup with several igus guide elements and axes.

A precise, quiet 3D printer that meets the "Made in India" requirements.

3D printers for industrial components

EPEIRE3D 3D printer with the cover open in a workshop.

For the adjustment mechanism of construction tables, design engineers use linear modules of the drylin SAW-1040 series and polymer plain bearings of the iglidur J series

Work platforms

Customized yellow safety platform with drylin lead screws in a high-bay warehouse.

Safety platform
A solution that provides more safety for work at height, for which the modular SRU safety platform for Euro pallet high-bay warehouses is used.

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Cup closing machine

Compact red HNDS device with display and a cup on a laboratory table.

A cup closing machine that automatically places lids on plastic cups in fast food restaurants.

Laser station

Marking machine on a table in an office.

A laser station for marking industrial products.

Fish vaccination robot

Exploded view of a technical component with orange parts and pins.

A delta robot capable of picking up fish and injecting them with vaccine.

Parcel lockers

Dropper stand with GO DROP text and an openable front panel.

A parcel station locker system that offers users maximum ease of maintenance.

Biscuit pouring machine

Automated machine system with a transparent container and blue workpiece holder on a table.

A biscuit pouring machine capable of producing the wide variety of shapes required by customers and the market.

Scanning machine

Robot system with suction gripper inspects a red inclined plate in the laboratory.

A mobile scanning machine that can be used to inspect even complex plates and free forms using air ultrasound.

Disinfection machine

AUUM device with a blue-lit interior on a table.

An automatic cleaning machine that disinfects reusable cups in just a few seconds with steam heated to 140°C.

Rotating car wash brush system

Packaging system with safety fencing and control panel for automated handling.

Washing complex parts after they are painted is the task for which the rotating car wash brush system was developed.

Cup tray adjustment

The automatically adjustable cup tray on a fully automatic coffee machine holds a cup under the spout.

Components for the automatic cup tray adjustment mechanism for a fully automatic coffee machine.

Book scanner

Book scanner with an open book and two side lamps.

Lubrication-free drylin® trapezoidal lead screw nuts are used in a book scanner for the digitalisation of cultural assets.

Winding machine

Brown plastic spool on a machine for a 3D printing application.

Improved sliding properties thanks to 3D printed replacement parts in a winding machine.

Dosing machine

3D view of a Dromont system with igus Dryspin, iglidur and flange bearing, with labeled components.

A dosing machine in which autocaps ensure that the dosing head closes effectively and automatically after each dosing operation.

Gunda automation solution

dryspin lead screws mounted on a transport cart in the workshop.

Compact, high-quality automation solution that is easy to operate.

Rotating car wash brush system

Packaging system with safety fencing and control panel for automated handling.

Washing complex parts after they are painted is the task for which the rotating car wash brush system was developed.

TV lift in caravans

The drylin linear drive under the monitor shows an aluminum guide with cables for test cycles.

A maintenance-free, vibration-resistant and durable motorised TV lift for the interior of caravans.

Solar car

Solar vehicle on a road beside a signpost at sunrise.

A solar-powered car with retractable carbon aerofoil profile for additional thrust.

Suspension damper

Race car drives between cones on a test track.

An autonomous racing car for the Formula Student university competition has a special feature: an active damper for the chassis

Brake system for racing cars

BCN eMotorsport race car on a test track with cones and a hilly landscape.

The brake system is supported by an electric motor that converts a circular motion into a linear motion, thereby generating hydraulic pressure in the brake lines

Gap bridging

Sliding step with dryspin thread technology in a train entry system.

No jamming or sluggishness during continuous sliding step operation.

Field drainage machine

Tractor with implement on a snow-covered yard.

An innovative field drainage machine that can manoeuvre plastic drainage tiles on construction sites, unrolling them next to the device.

Boats and shipbuilding

Sailboat on open sea with a large orange banner area.

Racing sailboat
A racing sailboat that floats above the water's surface thanks to special wing profiles and water pressure conversion.

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DIY beer lift

A beer lift with bottles in a garden area.

Effortless raising and lowering  with the relevant load, low expenditure, no lubrication or maintenance, weather resistance

Pool table

Floating table element in the pool with a circular opening below.

A drive system that can easily move an adjustable, fixed table in the pool – despite being continuously surrounded by pool water.

Safety bar

dryspin drive for ride systems with visible spindle in the housing.

HAWE Micro Fluid GmbH, based in Barbing, Bavaria, presents the LE-X hydraulic locking system, an essential component.

Beer dispensing system

Drink dispenser with dispensing compartments and igus logo.

An automated beer dispensing system for festivals and large events for drawing beer in seconds.

Labelling machine

Krones labeling machine with conveyor and protective enclosure for the Sleevematic TS.

Dry operating high-performance polymers from igus enable a wide range of settings in Krones' labelling machines.

Semi-automatic filling, closing and labeling machine in a production hall.

Beverage filling system
Küppersbusch GmbH manufactures customised beverage filling systems with igus bearing technology.

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Plywood boxes

Industrial robot with linear drive components and metal guides in a machine assembly.

The Italian company Silmec has developed a machine for the production of plywood boxes

Set-up angle adjustment

Adjustment mechanism for the tilt angle with igus dryspin spindle.

A dryspin trapezoidal lead screw nut was chosen for this application because it is lubrication-free and can be infinitely adjusted.

Espresso machine

Measuring device with pointer arm and round gauges on a dark surface.

An espresso machine that can be operated manually and without electricity.

Biscuit pouring machine

Automated machine system with a transparent container and blue workpiece holder on a table.

A biscuit pouring machine capable of producing the wide variety of shapes required by customers and the market.

Waffle baking machine

Wafer baking system with various parts and plastic samples.

Rugged lead screw linear system for extracting paper ice cream cones.

Rocket module

REXUS 21 sounding rocket with four people standing in front in the snow.

A rocket module that collects space debris from Earth's orbit.

Aircraft throttle

Flightdeck Solutions training module with visible components and cables in an open housing.

A replica of the throttle valves for simulated 737 NG and 737MAX aircraft.

Simulation platform with an adjustable igus motion platform in room FA0923 BRUNNER.

Flight simulator

A joystick that ensures precise and sensitive controls in a flight simulator.

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Bionic hand prosthesis

Woman with a prosthesis on the beach holds a yellow ball.

The control system of the bionic hand prosthesis is via EMG signals from the patient's muscles

Perimeter

OPTOPOL REVO examination device for eye measurements.

Perimeter, a device that measures the field of vision and determines the sensitivity of the visual system.

Blister centre

RBR module with ESD chain in an automated blister line for medicines.

A solution that compiles and blisters individual combinations of up to 700 medications for patients.

Cleanroom 3D printer

3D printer in a closed test cell with filament guide and part holder.

A precise and reliable cleanroom 3D printer for processing thermoplastics.

Filling system in laboratory technology

Spindle drive of a filling system with motor and threaded lead screw.

Clean filling that does not need to be sterile but must be very clean, with a low overall system weight.

Birth simulator

Three people present a birth simulator with a monitor and a drylin slide for medical training.

Optimally simulated birth process with the help of the SIMone birth simulator from 3B Scientific GmbH.

Laboratory equipment for liquid handling

Laboratory device in a closed protective enclosure for automated testing or production processes.

An extremely clean application of the igus products, plus high efficiency and fast feed rates.

Testing booth

Work module with white enclosure and control panel in a factory hall.

A testing booth that converts into a meeting table in just a few seconds.

Flexible media supply

Height-adjustable lamp suspension for classrooms with several articulated arms.

A flexible media supply system that can be navigated in three dimensions to any location and disappears discreetly into the ceiling at the touch of a button.

Edge banding machine

A linear actuator is checked with a pen by hands on the table.

Lubrication-free and clearance-free lead screw/nut system ensures precise glue application in edge banding machines.

Pool table

Floating table element in the pool with a circular opening below.

A drive system that can easily move an adjustable, fixed table in the pool – despite being continuously surrounded by pool water.

Pool with loungers and a parasol in a well-kept garden.

Swimming pool
Change the water depth at the push of a button: adjustable lifting floors for swimming pools with an integrated counter-current system is built by Conmag Engineering GmbH.

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Gait training device

Manus system with a marked mounting point in a gymnasium.

A device that enables people with cerebral movement disorders to practise walking.

Surf training device

A woman practices on a surf simulator with screen.

The sports equipment allows you to train your physical fitness based on surfing movements - without any water.

Rehabilitation device for children

MANUS rehabilitation system with a person doing gait training with partial support.

A device that rehabilitates patients with lower limb dysfunction.

Robots for sports and health

igus automation system with tilting module and vertical housing.

A robot for sports and health that promotes fitness, strength, balance and walking speed in a playful and motivating way.

Packaging industry

Folding and gluing machine with transport and guide elements in a production setup.

Folding and gluing machine
When designing customer-specific folding box gluers, the special machinery manufacturer Bernhardt Maschinenbau relies on lubrication and maintenance-free linear plain bearings.

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Machine tools

Dryspin screw module in a CNC milling machine with an orange frame.

M-series CNC machine
The CNC milling machine enables hobbyists and industrial users (such as prototype designers) to discover new freedom and turn their CAD drawings into reality.

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