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Our test lab for drylin® linear technology

Due to the use of sliding elements made of high-performance polymers, drylin linear technology is especially wear-resistant, quiet, dirt-resistant, suitable for high temperatures and works without additional lubrication. So that we can guarantee all these properties, our products are tested extensively and under realistic conditions in our 3,800m2 test lab. Every year, we conduct over 135 trillion test movements to tailor our products to your requirements.

What is tested and how?

At 54 test points, our drylin products are tested under different conditions in the test lab. The tribological properties of the linear guides are tested by means of wear and friction tests. In addition, assemblies are tested for function, service life, strength and failure scenarios.

To make sure that the products operate reliably even in difficult circumstances, tests are carried out underwater and in very dirty environments, for example. The results of our tests are stored in igus databases and incorporated into our online tools. That way, everybody can calculate service life with the free online tools.

What test rigs are there in the linear technology test lab?

Test rig for linear long stroke

Linear long stroke

Test of pivoting wear rate
Load up to 200N
Surface speed of 0.01m/s
Tests at room temperature
Available shaft diameter 10mm
Stroke length 300mm
Underwater tests possible

Test rig 5:1 with linear movement

Coefficient of wear and friction during linear movement
Load up to 2500N
Surface speed of 0.2m/s
Tests at room temperature
Available shaft diameter: 20mm
Stroke length 200mm

Linear technology tests underwater

Linear technology tests underwater

Test of pivoting wear rate
Load up to 100N
Surface speed of 0.01m/s
Tests at room temperature
Available shaft diameter 10mm

Which online tools obtain the test data

The results from the product and material tests are used for new and further development and are incorporated into our free online tools for calculating service life or finding products. Each product area has its own tools, such as the expert system, which compares products according to requirements such as high compressive strength or radial forces and calculates their service life.

Expert system for linear guides
Expert system for lead screw systems
Drive technology configurator
Product finder service life calculator for drive technology
Predictive maintenance with smart plastics - i.Cee

Test in the test lab and igus online tool

Selected tests from the igus test lab

We thoroughly test our linear technology whether it is for service life or coefficient of friction. In addition to numerous product and material tests, we also examine individual customer applications. To give you an idea, we have compiled a selection of tests.

On carbon fibre shafts, iglidur J260 has the lowest wear

Low wear values in the test with customer special shaft

Test reports: igus® dryspin® technology

Test: drive nut printed in 3D compared to drive nut made of bar stock

Up to 61% lower wear with drylin compared to competitors

Lead screw linear system in the test: twice as long service life as required by the customer

Toothed belt axis in long-term test

We test your application

You do not wish to experiment, but you want to test materials for your application before use? Or do you have an unusual application and are looking for a suitable solution? No problem. We will test your application in our test lab and will use our expertise to find the best igus® solution for you. No matter whether plain bearing, energy chain, cable, linear technology, bar stock or Low Cost Automation.

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The different areas of the igus test lab

iglidur plain bearings

iglidur test rig

Test laboratory for plain bearings

robolink Low Cost Automation

robolink test rig

Test lab for robot components

e-chain energy supplies

Energy chain test rig

Test laboratory for energy chains

chainflex cables

chainflex test rig

Test lab for cables

Cold chamber

Cold chamber with energy chains

Cold chamber in the igus test lab

The igus test lab

Test lab load test

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