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iglidur is used in technology developed by igus is also used. The flank
piston or rotary angle of the dryspin lead screws is flatter than that of
pumps where standard high helix lead screws. As a result, the
pistons as well as introduced force is converted more efficiently into a
gears or screws are translational movement.
used for The results are a comparatively high degree of
displacement. efficiency and a longer service life. In addition, due to
the radius tooth design, the contact surface between
The iglidur plain the lead screw nut and the lead screw is reduced. The
bearings meet the precise and smooth guidance required in pumps is
special bearing therefore guaranteed. The drylin thread technology not
requirements of only stands out for its efficient and long-lasting high
these bodies. They helix threads but also for its corrosion-free and dirt-
enable very high resistant properties. On the igus website, the suitable
precision and are systems can be configured quickly and easily via the
also designed for igus configurator for lead screw systems.
high speeds and
loads. In addition, A wide selection of materials for every
they are suitable application
for tumbling loads Special requirements for the material arise from the
caused by the pressure loads in the pumping system and the
pumping motion properties of the used fluids. In individual applications,
additional influences such as high temperatures or
cleaning agents must also be taken into account.
Mineral oils are usually used to generate flow energy
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for hydraulics application. Here, iglidur materials are The motion plastics effect: longer service life and a reduction
ideal with their comprehensive resistance to media and in costs ... and always at least one of the two: this is the
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chemicals. A variety of tests in the in-house 3,800 goal of all igus products. Tribo-plastics for motion, efficient
square-metre laboratory ensures a quick selection of production, and logistics, provide over 200,000 customers
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suitable materials, tailored to the particular application with "cost down, life up" benefits. The igus range includes
and the enviroment – iglidur G, iglidur J, or iglidur X flexible energy supply systems with special dynamic cables,
can be selected as standard. and tribological engineering components such as plain
The iglidur H1 and iglidur H370, for example, are bearings, ball bearings, linear systems, 3D printed parts. All
excellent for high media resistance, while iglidur A181 igus products are available ex stock, and the life can be easily
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and iglidur A500 are usually used in the food industry. calculated online.
The materials mentioned are intended for optimum use
in fluid technology, but it is worth evaluating the entire
iglidur range for the selection. The result can then be
optimised depending on the application; for example
iglidur UW for high-speed rotation under water. The
required iglidur materials can be selected online ®
quickly and easily using the igus product finder and plastics for longer life
configured to suit the respective application. igus Caswell Road Northampton NN4 7PW
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MORE INFORMATION: www.igus.co.uk Tel 01604 677240 sales@igus.co.uk

June 2021 • INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY