Pre-loaded prism slides

The lubrication-free drylin N pre-load prism slides guarantee a tight hold. The spring pre-load for all linear carriages can be selected from four classes. This makes precise adjustment possible without stick-slip effect. Pre-load class selection allows for defined displacement forces, which remain constant throughout product service life, and means that the carriage can hold loads in place.

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Pre-load prism slide options

Guide rails

Clear anodised aluminium profile
With standard mounting holes, each 60mm apart
Without holes for customised machining

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Guide rails AntiReflex

Black anodised aluminium
With standard holes or without holes
Reduced light reflections due to black surface

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drylin® N complete solution for linear applications with compact installation space

End caps for prism rails

NSVK-27: elegant cover for the rail edges
NSVZ-01-27-AL: variably positionable end cap
NSVA-27: inexpensive screwed end cap

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NWV-21/22-27-35 guide carriage

With through holes for fastening from below
With threaded hole for fastening from above
Short type with individual pretension

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NWV-22 guide carriage

With threaded holes for fastening from above
With plain hole for fastening from below
Long type with dual pretension

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NWV-21/22-27-35-AR

Short version in black
With plain hole or threaded hole
Controlled adjustment; individual pretension

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NWV-21/22-27-60-AR

Long version in black
Compact, lightweight type with low inertia
Extremely flat

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Prism carriage with machined end

Variable spring pre-load
Without any stick-slip effect
PTFE-free

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Prism carriage with hole

Controlled adjustment thanks to customised pretension
Carriage with plain hole
PTFE-free

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NWV-41/42-20-35

Save up to 25% installation space
PTFE-free
With plain hole or threaded hole

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NWV-41/42-20-60

With plain hole or threaded hole
Fulfils low-fogging requirements
All adjustments are individual

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Further options with drylin pre-load prism slide

NKV incl. measuring system
SLNV with integrated dryspin lead screw drive, with or without electric motor

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Your advantages with drylin pre-load prism slides

Can be used in small installation spaces

Lower energy costs

Easy to adjust and position

Quiet operation

Less installation time

Easy installation

NEW: pre-load prism slide in installation size 20

Pre-load prism slide installation size 20

The new pre-load prism slide with a width of only 20mm and a height of 8mm is ideal for medical technology and automotive applications. It saves 25% installation space and 40% weight compared to installation size 27. The systems are PTFE-free, PFAS-tested and low-fogging compliant.

Discover prism rail

The drylin NSV pre-load prism slides made of anodised aluminium profile offer defined displacement forces and consistent pretension for life. It is suitable for cameras, sensors and vehicle interiors.

Discover prism carriages with machined end

Discover prism carriages with hole

Pre-load prism slide displacement forces

Application examples for drylin pre-load prism slides

drylin pre-load prism slides are used in particular where installation space is limited and requirements are high. The extremely compact and robust design meets the highest demands regarding accuracy and flexibility. The various widths and wide range of guide carriages make these slides suitable for a wide variety of applications.

Smartfit laser meter

The Smartfit laser meter is a useful tool for bicycle retailers. It consists of an igus NSV-01-27 rail with laser-engraved scale and prism carriage paired with a cross laser. The laser meter is ideal for making precise measurements and adjustments on bicycles. This allows the optimum frame height to be determined at the point of sale and end customers can go on a test ride with perfect adjustments.

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drylin N in 3D printers

Lightweight, flat and lubrication-free
The LOV3 Delta 3D printer from PEL3O was developed for use in offices and at home. The aim was to meet the needs of creative people. Thanks to drylin N, the PEL3O 3D printer works reliably, quickly and without maintenance.

drylin N for 3D cameras

Simple and extremely accurate
Two conventional cameras are mounted at an angle on a drylin N low-profile guide system to create a three-dimensional image. This trick eliminates the need for an expensive 3D camera. For this to work, the slightly different alignment of the cameras must always be identical. A drylin N low-profile guide system makes this possible.

drylin® N on packaging machine for bottles

drylin N in packaging machine for bottles

No lubrication means no contamination - absolutely hygienic!
A gripper is used to lift and pack bottles in this packaging machine. The fingers of the gripper are moved with the aid of a low-profile guide system. At this critical point of the machine, there must be no contamination due to lubricants such as oils or greases. This means that there is only one solution - drylin® N.

drylin N in testing and sorting system

Most stringent hygiene standards in food technology
A vacuum gripper is used to remove and measure test parts and feed them to various magazines. The removal unit moves along the X-Y axis with the space-saving and cost-saving drylin N low-profile guide system. The robust TK-04 guide system realises the vertical guidance.

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