Igus Introduces Carriage Control System

Igus has introduced the SLW Stop-and-Go, which, comprising a standard Drylin W slide with an adjustable leadscrew, allows multiple carriages to be on the same leadscrew but controlled separately. To lock a carriage into position, the Stop-and-Go's knob is lifted up. This disengages the nut from the leadscrew, allowing the other carriages to move freely. When the knob is released and pushed back into the carriage, the leadscrew nut re-engages.

The SLW range is available in anodised aluminium or stainless steel. It has high torsional stability and is flat, compact and completely supported. SLW systems can be mounted for movement in both the X and Y axis - this is known as the SLW cross slide. These systems are adjusted using a trapezoidal thread and, as with all Igus Drylin systems, are 100 per cent lubricant free and corrosion resistant.

The Drylin SLW can be used in a number of industries, including machine building and automation. The stainless steel system - which comes with three options of liner (Iglidur J for wet environments, Iglidur X for high temperatures or Iglidur A180 for applications that require FDA approval) - is suitable for applications in the food and packaging industries.

Comments

Popular posts from this blog

What is Class I Division 2?

FUSE SIZING CONSIDERATIONS FOR HIGHER EFFICIENCY MOTORS

7/8 16UN Connectors that Provide 600 Volts and 15 Amps