Hygienic Plastic Solutions for Lab and Analysis Technology, In-Vitro Diagnostics

Measurement and analysis devices in the medical industry are highly dynamic and compact, and are increasingly becoming automated — whether it’s microtomes, centrifuges, cappers & decappers, analysis systems, pipetting robots, or something else entirely. Our linear axes & motors, e-chains®, gears, lead screw assemblies and other components for laboratory equipment are therefore designed for maximum speeds and a long service life. Our plastic components are completely grease-free and maintenance-free, a key factor for achieving reliable performance over an extensive service life. They also offer cost savings over comparable metal components, have vibration and noise-damping properties, and completely resist corrosion.

Best of all, configurators are available to help calculate the service life of our components based upon application requirements, configure custom solutions down to the specific material used, and even request a quote or place an order.

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linear actuators for medical lab technology

Linear Actuators & Motors

Grease-free linear axes
Long service life, precision & high reliability
Stepper, DC & EC/BLDC motors

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Plastic Gears

No external lubrication necessary
Long service life thanks to optimized materials
Individual dimensions also possible

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lead screws & lead screw nuts for medical lab tech

Lead Screws & Nuts

Completely grease & maintenance-free lead screw technology
Low coefficient of friction & long service life

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Application Stories

lead screws in filling system application

Filling System for Reaction Vessels

Absolute precision and reliability were essential for the feeds in this filling plant. Today, the customer relies on drylin® lead screw technology, which impresses with a low coefficient of friction in dry operation and optimal glide surfaces.

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Plain Bearings in Decanter Centrifuge

This device for DNA diagnostics detects mutations in genetic material. For precise positioning of the glass plates with DNA samples over a heat exchanger, the customer relies on a drylin lead screw system with motor.

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Thrust Washers for Thermal Shakers

Thermal shakers must function without vibrations or imbalances in order to provide accurate results on specimen samples. Implementing iglide thrust washers resulted in a far more accurate and low-maintenance thermal shaker.

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Order a Free Medical Industry Sample Box

Click the button below to request your own medical industry sample box to be sent to you, for free! Filled with parts from our iglide®, drylin®, chainflex®, and e-chain® lines, these sample products are just some of the igus® components used in a multitude of medical, lab, and cleanroom applications.

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Configure a Custom Solution with our Tools

Make use of igus’ suite of online design tools and configurators to create your own custom solution with predictable service life, tailored to your specific application.

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