Problem
Marking industrial products requires some skill. Östling Marking Systems GmbH developed an application that is an all-in-one laser station for marking products from different industrial sectors. The laser station's sliding door can be operated by hand allows people to insert and remove workpieces quickly. It has a compact design and must be waterproof and easy to move. Hence, the bearings must fit into a small installation space and should be telescopic. The customer also wanted light, quiet and cost-effective components for the application. To test the installed parts, they asked for prototypes.
Solution
Various igus® components have proven to meet the corresponding requirements. No alternatives were considered, the decision for igus® was obvious. Two drylin® W telescopic guides were installed to move the sliding door up and down. A counterweight is inserted on the inside via a deflection roller, which is mounted in a drylin® W guide. The dryspin® lead screws in the SLW lead screw linear units ensure an easy adjustment of the work surface. The collaboration with a sales representative worked flawlessly: they discussed the situation, identified suitable options and developed the appropriate solutions. Samples were provided for the prototypes.
