Igus introduces new stainless steel linear guide system
February 25, 2009 by Miles Budimir
Filed under Linear Guides
EAST PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Igus introduces a stainless steel version of its popular DryLin W compact linear guide system. The new stainless steel guide system is corrosion-resistant, and like all DryLin linear guide systems, it is self-lubricating and maintenance free.
Stainless steel DryLin W is ideal for harsh environments such as underwater, chemical and wash down, or for applications ranging from packaging to food and beverage, textile and marine. It can also withstand extreme temperatures as high as 482 degrees Fahrenheit. Unlike traditional stainless steel ball-bearing systems, DryLin W is made with solid 316 stainless steel which maximizes both performance and corrosion resistance.
Stainless steel DryLin W is available as a combination of two supported round shafts in one bolt-on profile, or a split rail configuration. Each option provides its own unique advantages. The single profile round-rail option lowers the cost of an application and eliminates time-consuming shaft alignment and assembly. The split rail option emphasizes design flexibility. If the acting forces project beyond the slide or space is limited, the split rails can be assembled at a 90-degree angle.
The stainless steel carriages include plastic glide elements made of iglide J. For higher temperature resistance, the plastic liners can be made from iglide T500 for the 20 millimeter size.
DryLin linear guide systems are an ideal replacement for re-circulating ball bearings due to their maintenance-free, oil-free and self-lubricating operation. Unlike ball bearings, contaminants cannot build up in DryLin. This prevents malfunction and shaft damage. DryLin bearings and guide systems have a low coefficient of friction, are corrosion-resistant and wear-resistant. The DryLin family also includes DryLin R linear plain bearings, DryLin T linear slides, DryLin N micro slides, DryLin slide tables and DryLin S anodized aluminum shafting.
AquaGard™ Stainless Steel Conveyor
February 16, 2009 by Editor
Filed under Conveyors, Uncategorized
Dorner’s new AquaGard stainless steel conveyor can sustain speeds up to an industry-leading 260 feet-per-minute. It delivers best-in-class transfers and easy automation for baked goods, snack foods and confectionaries. AquaGard is an ideal solution for some applications in the fruit, vegetable, non-protein ready-to-eat, pharmaceutical, medical, and personal care industries.
Pre-engineering and the use of standard components eliminate the cost, long lead times and risk of custom conveyors. Its speed is coupled with fast and versatile transfers—whether powered or rollers—while only adding minimally to the overall length. And one-inch nosebar tails can be integrated for small part transfers.
A revolutionary bracket design makes it easy to add a variety of controls in minutes. These include photo eyes, low voltage wires, air tubing, and several guiding options. And an available accessory bar can be used to add multiple components to one or both sides of the conveyor frame.
The AquaGard is TIG welded for durability and all of the materials used in the conveyor are FDA approved and meet or exceed BISSC standards.
