Maurizio Sciascia, design engineer at Östling, found an elegant solution for conveniently opening and closing the door, which provides good access to the work area from three sides. The door is guided in two vertically mounted telescopic rails from igus. The door remains exactly where the operator wants it because it is connected via a cable system to a counterweight that also runs in drylin telescopic rails at the rear of the housing.
The result is very smooth movement and pleasantly easy operation, aditionally offering a cost-effective solution. The components used are part of the igus standard range of low-profile guide systems. As with all igus bearings, no lubrication such as oils or grease is required. A tight seal between the door and housing is guaranteed - this is crucial for laser applications - the telescopic rail leaves no gap through which the laser beam could escape. This means that no separate seal is required. Maurizio Sciascia: "Another advantage is that the aluminum rail only requires a very limited installation space and still allows the door to be opened completely." Aesthetically, the drylin NT-35 telescopic rails are also impressive, with the base plate of the AIOBox also made of aluminum.
