To simplify product selection of self-lubricating linear guides, igus (East Providence, RI) has developed a modular construction kit for belt-driven DryLin ZLW linear axes. The ZLW toolkit enables users to customize their solutions, including rail widths, system length, etc., even for small installation spaces. Cross beams, rails, and/or carriages are available in either aluminum or stainless steel to suit a wider range of application requirements. The ZLW system enables loads up to 165 lbf. to be lifted with stroke lengths of up to 3 meters (118"). Wide drive belts can also permit speeds of more than 5 m/s (16 ft./s), depending on the load. Underwater applications are possible via a special toothed belt.

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This article first appeared in the October, 2016 issue of NASA Tech Briefs Magazine (Vol. 40 No. 10).

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