East Providence, RI -- DryLin® T from igus® Inc., the industry-leading developer of DryLin linear bearings and linear guide systems, is impervious to woodchips and sawdust making it a clear choice for the woodworking industry. DryLin T is a maintenance-free, adjustable, profile guide rail which is dimensionally interchangeable with most traditional re-circulating ball guides.

DryLin T is comprised of a hard-anodized-aluminum T-shaped rail, an adjustable carriage made of clear-anodized aluminum and gliding elements made from igus’ iglide® J polymer material blend, to form a lightweight unit. The iglide J glide inserts combine lubrication-free operation and low wear rates to make DryLin T a maintenance-free solution. They are also designed for easy adjustment of the clearance to the guide rail. DryLin T is resistant to dirt, dust and corrosion and has high shock absorption capabilities.

Other advantages of the DryLin T system include:

• a low rate of inertia for high acceleration and high speeds;
  
• lower noise levels than metal-on-metal solutions;
  
• the capacity to withstand high static loads in all directions for consistant performance under strenuous conditions;
  
• excellent vibration dampng: and
  
• a cost effective solution
  

Some specific woodworking applications include: mounting vacuum grippers to DryLin T; using DryLin T as part of a clamping system; saw mills; tool changers; wood chippers; and lateral mounting with a synchronized driving force on a wood-board handling device.

In addition to the woodworking industry, DryLin T is recommended for use in food, medical and clean room applications since it requires no lubrication; underwater applications due to its corrosion resistance; and for sensitive equipment such as semiconductors, wafer handling systems and test and measurement equipment due to its high shock absorption capabilities.

About Igus

Igus Inc., founded in 1985 and based in East Providence, R.I., develops and manufactures industry-leading plastic cable carriers, continuous-flex cables, plastic bearings and linear guide systems. With more than 28,000 products available from stock, the company meets the motion control and machinery component needs of customers worldwide. Product lines include Energy Chain Systems® to protect and house moving cables, Chainflex continuous-flex cables, iglide® self-lubricating, oil-free, plastic bearings, DryLin® linear guide systems and igubal® spherical bearings.

Igus, inc. specializes in iglide® self-lubricating, engineered polymer bearings, E-CHAIN/E-TUBE cable carriers and Chainflex® high-flex cables.

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