Plastic lead screw module beats corrosion problemsAmong the interesting new products to be displayed by Igus this year is the company's first plastic lead screw module (illustrated). The DryLin SHTP is offered as a cost-effective alternative to customised products, to provide the additional benefits of low weight and corrosion resistance. Igus believes the unit is particularly suitable for simple adjustment and sensor positioning on labelling or coding machines where space may be restricted.Additionally, the company will showing its new iglidur Z510 'extreme' polymer bearings that can take loads of up to 300MPa and temperatures of up to 260oC, as well as the Triflex R light multi-axis energy chain cable carrier for robotic applications.