Lubrication-free bearings and reliable cable protection in dental technology

Treatment centre

Dental treatment unit with articulated arm, lamp and adjustable seat.
iglidur G plain bearing for a dental treatment chair next to the chair mechanism.

Seat mechanism

  • Suitable for high loads
  • Lubrication and maintenance-free
  • Very good coefficient of friction
Plain bearing for a dental treatment unit next to a lamp holder.

Treatment light

  • Preloaded, completely clearance-free when unloaded
  • Very good wear resistance
  • Lubrication and maintenance-free
drylin T adjustment on a patient chair with carriage and guide profile.

Linear adjustments patient chair

  • Sliding instead of rolling for high service life
  • Consisting of extremely durable, lubrication-free sliding elements
Three-point tensioner for a dental treatment unit with drylin SHT lead screw and guides.

Height adjustment of the treatment unit

  • Solid design
  • Various materials for shaft and spindle
  • Available incl. motor and motor control
Energy chain on a treatment unit for lifting and longitudinal movements.

Height adjustment of the treatment unit

  • Compact with small bend radius
  • Quiet due to small pitch
  • Easy to fill
Cable carrier on a treatment unit and cross-section of a medical cable.

Energy supply in the dentist element

  • Designed for high bending, centrifugal and torsional forces
  • Can be used in confined installation spaces

Dental X-ray unit

Dental X-ray unit on an articulated arm with adjustable panels and holders.
Height adjustment with a spindle on the X-ray machine.

Height adjustment of the tomograph

  • Lubrication- and maintenance-free linear technology
  • Up to 30 % longer service life than conventional lead screws
Height adjustment of an X-ray machine with igus energy chain on the column.

Cable guide height adjustment

  • For safe cable routing in confined spaces
  • Small pitch for quiet, smooth running
  • High stability for long service life
Height adjustment of a chin rest with linear guide and drive component.

Height adjustment of chin rest

  • Compact spindle linear adjustment
  • Torsion-resistant and bend-proof
  • With stepper motor for electrical adjustment
PRT rotary ring for a scanner beside an assembly view with an integrated ring element.

Bearing arrangement of the scanner

  • Lightweight, compact and ready to install
  • With wear-resistant, lubrication-free and maintenance-free igldiur sliding elements
Rotary ring for scanner with cable chain for rotating cable guidance.

Energy supply in rotation

  • The standard for circular movements
  • Allows rotation angles of 900° and more
  • Rotation speeds of up to 360°/s possible
drylin T adjustment on a scanner with carriage and linear guide.

Linear adjustment on the head piece

  • Lubricant- and maintenance-free sliding elements
  • Robust and rust-free for a long service life
  • Insensitive to dust and dirt

Dental milling machine

Dental milling machine with open front covers and visible machining area.
Cable guide with drag chain on a dental milling machine.

Cable guidance of the milling machine

  • Compact with small bend radius
  • Quiet due to small pitch
  • Easy to fill
The cable carrier on a dental milling machine guides several cables and hoses safely through the machine arm.

Ready-to-install e-chain for milling machine

  • Complete energy chain system including cable for time-saving installation
  • Assembly time reduced by up to 95
Hybrid guide carriage for a linear guide on a dental milling machine.

Linear adjustment of the housing doors

  • Lubricant- and maintenance-free sliding elements
  • Robust and rust-free for a long service life
  • Insensitive to dust and dirt

Success stories

Laboratory device with a rotating drum and control panel for material testing.

Dental casting unit: Reliable closing

Medical applications with igus components in a collage of robotics, gripping systems, and lab equipment.

Further success stories

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