Lightweight, maintenance-free components for drones and UAVs

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Unmanned flights will increasingly characterize our future, be it the transport of people in air taxis or the delivery of parcels by drones. Low weight, use in wind and weather and a long service life place high demands on components for drones. With igus® products made of high-performance plastic, you are optimally positioned for this, because they do not require additional lubricants, are quiet, and corrosion-free. In addition, many iglide® materials fulfill the fire protection standard FAR 25.853.

Benefits:

Cost-effective
Space and weight saving
Low noise and low vibration
Chemical-, dirt- and corrosion-free
Fast delivery
Complete systems or individual components from batch size 1

Possible Applications:

Fixed-wing aircraft
Rotary drones
Docking ports
Charging stations
Electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL)
Robotic arms on planetary drones

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Various dryspin lead screws and lead screw nuts

Lead Screw Technology

lubrication-free running
Low coefficient of friction
Special designs for every application

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Pillow Block Bearings

For rotating, oscillating & linear movements
High rigidity and durability with changing loads

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Plain Bearings

Zero lubrication & maintenance free
Dirt and corrosion-free
Lightweight and suitable for small installation spaces
Meets FAA fire protection requirements for aircraft interiors

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Linear Bearings and Slides

Lightweight due to aluminum rails and plastic bearings
Suitable for applications with tight installation spaces
High corrosion resistance, perfect for harsh environments

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Customer Success Stories

Drone in a Box

The company "exabotix" offers drones that automatically take off for inspection flights to inspect gas pipelines. The provider has also designed its own drone hangars so that they can take off and land again in the most remote locations. The central component of these hangars - a platform that can be extended by 4.5 meters with the drone on it - moves completely lubrication- and maintenance-free thanks to drylin® W guide rails.

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MARVIN Mk3 helicopter drone

The MARVIN Mk3 helicopter drone utilizes specialized igus® bearing systems to articulate rotor blades and minimize tail rotor vibrations. igubal® KBRM rod ends with metal sleeves provide precise, clearance-free articulation of the rotor blades. To decouple the tail rotor from drive vibrations, the tail boom is mounted to rotate along its axis using iglide® W300 flange bearings. These same compact bearings are also integrated into the rotor head’s moving end, ensuring zero clearance in a minimal installation space, meeting the drone’s high-performance demands.

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Drones for Pest Control

The “FitoStinger” is a drone designed for targeted pest control using a telescopic arm to deliver pesticides directly to infestation sites, minimizing exposure to unaffected areas. igus® components—including bearings, drylin® linear modules, igubal® pillow block bearings, and lightweight carbon fiber guides—optimize the drone’s precision, stability, and weight. These solutions address challenges like precise positioning, stable operation during movement, and minimizing drone load to ensure efficient, controlled pesticide application.

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Assistance pour les demandes

Pour toute question supplémentaire ou information sur les produits, veuillez contacter :

igus® Inc. Canada+1 800 965 2496 Courriel

Service clientèle:
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