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News Release from: Igus UK | Subject: DryLin
Edited by the Engineeringtalk Editorial
Team on 10 April 2006
Linear bearings keep connections on the
rails
When LPA Group designed its 4GT box train coupling system, the company was looking for a linear guide that was robust, economical and totally maintenance free.
When LPA Group designed its 4GT box train coupling system, the company was looking for a linear guide that was robust, economical and totally maintenance free After considering various options, the company found the Igus DryLin bearing system met each requirement
This article was originally published on Engineeringtalk on 10 Oct 2000 at 8.00am (UK)
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The LPA 4GT receptacle is a fixed device interconnecting electrical supplies between vehicles.
The completed design had to be both robust and weatherproof due to the arduous conditions, so it was imperative that any linear bearings could also operate reliably in such an extreme environment.
DryLin R linear plain bearings are dimensionally interchangeable with standard recirculating ball bearings.
They have an extremely high wear and dirt resistance, low coefficient of friction, high static compressive strength and vibration dampening characteristics.
When made from a solid polymer, they are also lightweight.
LPA Group used DryLin R as linear bearings on the 4GT box, housed in self-aligning pillow blocks (Igus part No RGA-03-25) and sliding on stainless steel shafts (Igus part No EWM-25).
The company also used shaft support blocks at each end (Igus part No WA-25). Request a free brochure from Igus UK ...
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