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News Release from: Igus UK | Subject: Linear belt drive actuator
Edited by the Manufacturingtalk Editorial
Team on 04 July 2006
Linear belt drive actuator positions
small loads
A linear belt drive actuator is a positioning unit fitted entirely with plain bearings and it is maintenance free, low weight and designed to position small loads quickly.
A linear belt drive actuator is a positioning unit fitted entirely with plain bearings and it is maintenance free, low weight and designed to position small loads quickly Igus is exhibiting on stand C80 at the PPMA show again this year
This article was originally published on Manufacturingtalk on 6 Nov 2007 at 8.00am (UK)
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ZLW is the first positioning unit to be fitted entirely with plain bearings.
The belt drive is maintenance free, low weight and designed to position small loads quickly.
Matthew Aldridge, bearings product director at igus UK, says: "We expect a linear module at this price level to open up big opportunities for igus.
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A range of igus' flexible Chainflex cables, which can handle tight bending radii in dynamic applications, will also be on show, including control, robot, motor, data and servo cables. Request a free brochure from Igus UK ...
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