Grease-free plastic components for vending machine automation

The grease-free, maintenance-free components and systems from igus® are perfect for kiosk and vending machine automation. Our plain bearings, linear bearings, lead screw assemblies, energy supply systems, and more can all be used for automated vending and kiosk applications. These components don’t require regular maintenance and can resist moisture and wear while remaining quiet during operation. FDA-compliant plastics like iglide® A180 are also available for applications with food contact. Various online tools and configurators can be used to help select the perfect components for your specific application, calculate the expected service life, and place an order, all in just minutes.

Benefits:

Grease-free, maintenance-free operation
Noise and vibration-damping
FDA-compliant options available

Applications:

Vending machine automation
Food service automation
Slot machines & arcade games

Application Stories

Cannabis Vending Machine

Provides unique benefits to consumers, including faster checkouts, expanded education, and the ability to engage in multiple languages. Game changing way for consumers to purchase cannabis.

Ice Cream Vending Machine

An Apiro gearbox system, chainflex cables and e-chain cable management were used in the sec°mat IC One ice cream vending machine to ensure durable, maintenance-free operation. Learn more about the application here

Chocomatic 7th Axis Robot

"ChocoMatic" is an automatic chocolate selection device with an igus robot arm. The arm is mounted on an igus 7th axis gantry robot. Learn more about the application here .

Browse Parts for Vending and Kiosk Automation

dryspin® Lead Screws

ACME, trapezoidal & high helix threads
Stainless steel, CF-15 steel, and aluminum

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igubal® Rod Ends

Vibration-damping & corrosion-resistant
For rotating, oscillating & linear movements

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drylin® W Linear Rails

Dirt-resistant and durable
Easy to assemble
Lightweight and quiet-running
Largest rail variety

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drylin® E Motor Controller

Cost-effective
No programming knowledge required
Easy control & exact positioning

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e2 Micro Cable Carrier

High torsion resistance, lightweight
Smallest inner heights & bending radii
Small pitch for silent operation

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CF130/140UL Cables

For medium duty use
PVC outer jacket
Flame retardant
Silicone-free

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Apiro Modular Gearbox Kit

Motor or manual drive, couplings available
Modules can be connected in series or parallel

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Linear Actuators

Wide selection of materials
Motors & drive controls available
Quieter than recirculating ball bearings

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Company wins sustainability award for mini bottling plants with linear rails & carriages

California-based company Drop Water has developed self-serve bottling kiosks that are more environmentally-friendly than a larger centralized bottling facility. These individual bottling kiosks use linear motion assemblies from igus, as well as e-chain® cable carriers and chainflex® cables.

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