{"id":13256,"date":"2019-07-12T09:00:48","date_gmt":"2019-07-12T08:00:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.engineernewsnetwork.com\/blog\/?p=13256"},"modified":"2019-07-10T16:42:48","modified_gmt":"2019-07-10T15:42:48","slug":"low-cost-automation-for-small-spaces","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.engineernewsnetwork.com\/blog\/low-cost-automation-for-small-spaces\/","title":{"rendered":"Low-cost automation for small spaces"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.igus.co.uk\/drylin\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"igus (opens in a new tab)\">igus<\/a><\/strong> has developed an ultra-compact toothed belt axis for small spaces.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The drylin ZLN50 is just 27 mm high and 40 mm wide and can be delivered with a maximum stroke length of 750 mm.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Based on the drylin N linear system, the modular unit is easy to assemble within a few minutes.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Alternatively, the drylin ZLN40 can be ordered and delivered as an assembled system ready for connection.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When equipped with an igus motor and dryve controller, it can handle loads of up to 20N and has a speed ratio of 60mm per revolution.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The lightweight toothed belt is supported on ball-bearings, which enable high speed motion.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>By using iglidur polymers in the guide carriage, the linear axis runs lubrication-free and thus maintenance-free.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In addition, moisture, dirt and dust are also not a problem for the drylin ZLN40.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To see how How igus offers low-cost automation for small spaces, click <strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.igus.co.uk\/drylinZLN40\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"HERE (opens in a new tab)\">HERE<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>igus has developed an ultra-compact toothed belt axis for small spaces.\u00a0 The drylin ZLN50 is just 27 mm high and 40 mm wide and can be delivered with a maximum stroke length of 750 mm. 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