Maintenance- and lubricant-free plastic products for medical technology
On this page we would like to present solutions and products, which support the movements reliably and safely free of maintenance and lubricants, as well as safely guide all types of cables and hoses even under difficult conditions such as minimal installation space, frequent cleaning cycles or the application in cleanrooms - each tailored precisely to your application and with the best possible integration in your equipment. All products are tested under real conditions in the igus® laboratories many thousands of times and thus help to increase the service life of equipment while reducing the cost.
2015 news and frequently used products in the fields of medical, laboratory and rehabilitation technology as well as application-specific examples
Ultra light Energy supply
The e-skin is a tube consisting of an upper and lowershell which when fitted together is completely closed.
smallest e-chain® of the world … 4,5mm
E2 micro – One piece design – even smaller size
... DVI to HDMI ...
Harnessed cables for video transmissions in e-chains®applications
... iglidur® – antibacterial*
Plain bearings made of iglidur® AB help to reduce the microbial load in difficult to access bearing points.
... Fast production …
speedicut: machined special parts fromiglidur® materials
… desired Design
Whether as a specially tailored by-the-metre productor freely designed prefabricated parts: We produceyour required product in the required width from ouriglidur® Tribo-Tape.
… one material - from prototype to series …
The new Tribo-Filament iglidur® J260 is the first standard igus® material that is printable, available as bar stock and injection molding part.
... 3D-Print Copyshop ... online
In just a few steps, you can calculate the price of your individual component and place orders directly online.
xiros® - thin ring bearing
xiros® polymer ball bearing in newdimensions – thin ring bearing
the lightest linear guide in the world …*
Everything in plastic now also applies to the drylin® W linear system in size 06.
… carbom easy drive
The structure of the drylin® linear module SAW is based on the lubricant free drylin® W linear guide with a carbon rail profile and a dry-tech® linear carriage.
lightweight and efficient … aluminium
The combination of efficient dryspin® thread and hard anodised aluminium convinces by its low weight and an optimised plain bearing pairing with lubricant free dryspin® lead screw nuts from the full range.
… miniatur …lift ...swivel
The new drylin® lift/swivel unit is based on a toothedrack drive with coated aluminium 4 square profile
robolink® News and line extentions 2015
Low-cost automation robolink® D articulated arms
Light ... low cost ... clean
Innovative motion plastics® solutions for the medical technologyWe have the right solution for your application, whether as special parts manufactured specifically for you, or as a product from our huge motion plastics® standard construction kit.
Custom-made solution in 1 to 10 days
Highly resistant to wear and media
EU Regulation 10/2011 EC and FDA compliant
Guiding of the smallest hoses < Ø 1 mm
IPA confirmed as suitable for cleanroom class 1
Effectiveness in accordance with ISO 22196 and JIS Z 2801 confirmed
Lubrication-free low profile
rail guide
with 8 different settings
Fully assembled gantries delivered in 24 h
Greater efficiency and longer service life
Non-magnetic, light, sterilisable and bio-compatible
Free design of pivoting angles, housing connections or coupling elements
Special solutions for the medical technology
For many years the igus® products have also been used, inter alia, in mechatronic systems for:Diagnostic imaging (CT/MRI/X-ray)
Couch adjustments, circular movements, aperture systems.
Laboratory automation
Sampler, specimen transport and pipetting devices or safety closures of centrifuges.
Dental technology and treatment units
X-ray and CAD/CAM systems, treatment chairs and storage and equipment racks.
Surgical facilities
Tables, table luminaires, plug-in devices, monitor supports and medical tools.
Sterile product packaging
Sterile product packaging and handling in the cleanroom.
Rehabilitation systems
Bathing and patient lifts, wheelchair lifts, movement trainers.
Prostheses & orthoses
Wear-resistant and lubricant-free plastic bearing solutions for prostheses & orthoses.
Current topics for medical technology
dry-tech® laboratory
The dry-tech® test lab conducts more than 135 trillion test motions annually.
Application examples
Application examples from the various areas of the medical technology sector
Polymer plain bearings from igus®
iglidur® - the benefits at a glance. Our new dry-tech® sample box allows you to quickly find the matching bearing for your application.
Selected products for the medical technology sector
iglidur® plain bearing
iglidur® G
The all-rounder
Maintenance-free, dry operation
high wear-resistance
Over 650 dimensions available from stock
iglidur® J
Fast and slow motion
Low wear against many shaft materials
Low coefficients of friction in dry operation
Best performance with soft shafts
iglidur® X
The high-tech troubleshooter
Resistant to temperatures from -100°C to 250°C
Universal resistance to chemicals
Lowest humidity absorption
iglidur® A180
Delicious
Complies with the requirements of the FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION (FDA)
For wet areas
iglidur® A500
Specialist in the food sector
Complies with the requirements of the FDA
Good chemical resistance
Resistant to temperatures from -100°C to 250°C
iglidur® PRT
Slewing ring bearing
Absolutely maintenance-free
Usable in any environment
Easy installation
Replaceable sliding elements
Best wear-resistance
Very high loads possible
iglidur® JVSM
Clearance-free prestressed bearing
Completely free of clearance even in unloaded state
Material: iglidur® J
Maintenance-free and calculable service life
xiros®
Polymer ball bearings
Bar stock made of engineering plastics: iglidur® in one piece
Bar stock made of engineering plastics - iglidur® in one piece for the free designing of your application.
igubal® spherical bearing
igubal® rod end bearings
Rod end bearings, angle joints, axial joints and accessories
igubal® pillow block bearing
Dimensional series E/K in metric and inch dimensions
Metal detectable igubal® components
igubal® spherical bearings can be found quickly in case of misuse or crash of the system through metal detectable material.
drylin® linear guide systems
DryLin® T
Linear guide systems
Profile rails. Corrosion-free, wear-resistant, low coefficient of friction.
DryLin® W
Modular linear guide system
Maintenance-free linear guide systems for almost unlimited leeway for implementation.
DryLin® SHT
Spindle-lift tables
Maintenance-free spindle-lift tables in various material and shaft combinations. The right module for every application.
DryLin® N
Spindle-lift tables
Maintenance-free spindle-lift tables in various material and shaft combinations. The right module for every application.
DryLin® W
Linear Guides with “Turn-To-Fit”
DryLin® W linear guide with adjustable bearing clearance through "turn-to-fit" function.
drylin® Q
Square linear guidesTorque-resistant linear motion, housing versions, such as solid plastic bearings, and adjustable complete housings with and without hand clamps.
drylin® SLN/SLT
Miniature linear axis100% lubrication-free
Small (installation height from 22 mm), light and flat
Plastic plain bearings in the bearing points
Feed with spindle Ø 5 and pitch 0.8 and/or 5 mm
Manual and motorized operation
e-chainsystems® and chainflex® cables
igus® e-chainsystem® is like the umbilical cord of modern machines. They supply energy, data and pulses while moving about constantly. We offer you all components - e-chain®, cables, accessories - individually or as complete system.
E2 micro - overview
E2 micro E-Chains® are very small, one-piece and two-piece (B07/B09) E-Chains® with a low weight and therefore ideal for highly dynamic applications.
white E2 E-Tube
neat design
enclosed
Resistant to chemicals
smooth surface
Easy to install
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