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In contrast to recirculating ball systems, linear plain bearings operate on tribologically optimized plastic sliding elements. This results in a much larger contact area, which in turn results in a lower surface pressure. This results in various advantages:- even non-hardened shafts can be used- also non-metallic mating parts can be used- a "seizure" is excludedThe special large load distribution compared to recirculating ball bearings also allows softer shaft materials to be used with drylin® linear plain bearings. Hard coated aluminium shafts offer the best friction and wear values, carbon fibre shafts the lowest weight and VA stainless steel shafts the highest chemical resistance. The use of shafts made of hardened steel and stainless steel as well as hard chrome-plated shafts can also be recommended. igus® drylin® linear bearing systems are specially designed for lubricant-free dry running. All applications are thus protected against contamination by lubricants. It can also be used in coarse dirt and sand. Particles are pushed away from the contact surface by the movement itself. Similar to a scraper, the end face of the gliders acts here. The contact surface itself remains clean.In contrast to recirculating ball systems, drylin® linear plain bearings are independent of the length of the process path and do not impose any conditions on a minimum stroke length of the application.drylin® is a product range of maintenance- and lubricant-free linear plain bearings with four different series. In addition, the range is supplemented by complete linear units with spindle drive or toothed belt.In addition to freedom from maintenance and lubricants, the focus is always on robustness and insensitivity to influences such as dirt, water, chemicals, heat or shocks. advantages of drylin® linear plain bearings:- Maintenance-free- Dry-running- Resistant to dirt, dust and moisture- Weight reduction- For short-stroke applications- Self-lubricating- Very quiet running- Wear resistant- Corrosion resistant- Insensitive to shocks and vibrations- Low coefficients of friction- High static load capacity- High speeds and accelerations possible- Low magnetism