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drylin R shaft guide - the maintenance-free solution

Guarantee robustness and precision

drylin R plain bearing and shafts for linear motion.

drylin R shaft guides are based on highly wear-resistant polymers developed especially for linear technology. The dimensions are compatible with standard ball bearings. The special shape of the shaft guides and shaft bearings guarantee toughness and precision - even under extreme environmental conditions.

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When should I use plastic linear plain bearings and when linear guides with recirculating ball bearings?

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DRYLIN® shaft configurator on a laptop screen with shaft components shown.

drylin shaft configurator

With the shaft configurator, you can quickly find the right shaft for your application and configure it as desired.

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Why choose drylin R shaft guides?

One to one replacement very easy

Dimensions are identical to those of standard shaft guides with recirculating ball bearings

FDA compliance with stainless steel

Can also be used in the food and pharmaceutical industries thanks to special hygiene features

High precision

Adjustable bearing clearance at the sliding elements

Tough and flexible

Force absorption from all directions

Quiet operation

Low-vibration and quiet movement

Lubrication-free sliding elements push away dirt on the running surfaces of the shafts

The components of the drylin R shaft guide

drylin R linear shafts in different versions with holders.

Linear shafts

  • Made of aluminium, steel or stainless steel
  • Corrosion-free
  • High load capacity
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drylin R housing bearing in four versions with different housing shapes.

Pillow blocks

  • Simple installation
  • High static load
  • Replaceable sliding foil
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Four drylin R linear plain bearings in different versions on a white background.

Linear plain bearings

  • Closed or split
  • With misalignment compensation
  • Open for supported shafts
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Transparent bearing liners in five colors lined up side by side.

Plain bearing liner

  • cost-effective, maintenance- and lubrication-free
  • Different materials available
  • Closed, open, short and long type
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Two drylin R bearing housings side by side with the plain bearings visible in section.

Quad block

  • Closed or open type
  • Lightweight construction
  • Aluminium housing
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Commercial vehicle technology

drylin R transfers the steering movement from the front to the rear wheels.

Laboratory presses

The materials used here from the drylin R product range easily withstand the extreme conditions.

Wooden shafts in desks

Wooden box with open lid and tool symbol in the banner.

A manually height-adjustable and tiltable wooden desk.

Track and tunnel cleaning

Maintenance of an industrial vehicle with an overlaid tools icon.

This tunnel cleaning vehicle required lubrication-free linear bearings with high rigidity.

drylin R linear guide


The advantages at a glance

  • 100% lubrication-free
  • Dimensionally identical to recirculating ball bearings
  • Wide range of housing geometries
  • Shafts, shaft end blocks and accessories available from stock
  • 8 different shaft materials
  • Interchangeable liners
  • Housing available in VA stainless steel
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PropertiesCharacteristics of igus® plain bearingsCharacteristics of rolling bearingsTechnical data of igus® plain bearingsTechnical data of rolling bearingsParticularly relevant for the following industries:
Precision++++0.02-0.15mm0.001-0.01mmMachine tools, CNC processing, electronics manufacturing
Completely lubrication-free+++ +Medicine, packaging, food, cleanroom, consumer goods
Maintenance-free++++Industry-wide
Weight advantage++++Aluminium approx. 2.7g/cm³ polymer approx. 1.5g/cm³Steel approx. 7.8g/cm³Handling, automation, laboratory, leisure time
High dynamics at low load++++Packaging, handling, automation
High dynamics at high load++++Packaging, handling, automation
Stroke length variance+++++Camera technology, textile
Coefficient of friction++++0.15 - 0.3µ0.001-0.05µManual adjustment, swivelling
Sensitivity to dirt++++Packaging, stone, textile, paper, painting systems
Noise reduction ¹+++++45-60dB60-70dBMedicine, laboratory, furniture
Cost benefit+++++Industry-wide
Corrosion protection+++Filling technology, chemicals, food
Magnetism++++Plastic, aluminiumSteelMedicine, test equipment
Chemical resistance++++1.4751 + iglidur® X1.4112Medicine, food, electroplating, filling systems
Compatibility of the assemblies++++Jig construction, assembly line automation
Quiet operation without any vibration+++++Camera technology, inspection, medicine, 3D printer
Short-stroke suitability++++Textile, handling
Easy to fit and quick replacement++++Jig construction, assembly line automation
Stiffness++++Machine tools, CNC processing, electronics manufacturing
Long travels over 10m+++Camera, conveyor technology, material handling
Temperature-resistant++++up to +250°CChemicals
Smooth running++++Manual adjustment
Acceleration, maximum ²+++++50m/s²15m/s²Automation, handling
Speed, maximum ²++++30m/s5-10m/sAutomation, handling
  1. Measured in the igus® laboratory, 400 mm stroke, manual adjustment
  2. When subjected to low loads, depending on installation size 0.1 to 5 kg
    Characteristics: +++ strong ++ average + weak

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