dryspin lead screw technology - new products

Angle compensation of up to 30° made easy

Dryspin news graphic with new date and product codes for spindle variants.

Spherical lead screw nut 2.0

  • Two-part housing for greater precision, less axial play than previous version
  • Easy to replace: fitting dimensions like standard ball-guided systems, concept study in thread size DS16x5
  • 10+ times higher axial load possible compared to the predecessor (EFOM)
  • Aluminium housing or even solid-plastic version available as an option
  • Thread sizes: DS12X3, DS14X4, DS16X5, DS16X10, DS18X4

Injection-moulded lead screw nuts with machined thread

Dryspin news autumn 2026 with DS8X4 RH and various sliding nuts.

New pitch DS8x4-RH (machined thread)

  • Quiet operation due to tighter manufacturing tolerances and rounded tooth geometries, lead screw nuts including spanner flats by default
  • Cost-effective production with injection moulding
  • Up to 25% less wear compared to POM+PTFE (dimension 10x3)
  • No grease or oil in the lead screw drive and a long service life thanks to the patented asymmetrical design 
  • Online calculation tool for service life

Machined lead screw nuts from bar stock

dryspin new 10/2026: DS8X4 RH bearing with axial movement indicator.

New pitch with DS8x4-RH

  • Smoother running thanks to tighter manufacturing tolerances and
  • rounded tooth geometry as standard
  • Up to 50.9 per cent more cost-effective than metal
  • lead screw nuts
  • Up to 25% less wear compared to POM+PTFE (dimension 10x3)
  • No lubricating grease or oil in the lead screw drive
  • Online calculation tool for service life

One thread at a time

Dryspin product graphic with the DS8X4 RH label and “New 10/2026”.

More choice for 8mm diameters


Expansion of the round thread product range

dryspin News 2026: DS10X5 RH with thread profile.

More choice ... long service life


Machined lead screw nuts from bar stock

Dryspin News 2026: DS10X5 RH with new sliding elements.

New pitch with DS10x5-RH 

  • Smoother running thanks to tighter manufacturing tolerances and rounded tooth geometry as standard 
  • Up to 50% lower cost than metallic lead screw nuts 
  • Up to 25% less wear compared to POM+PTFE (dimension 10x3): igus.eu/dryspin-test-reports 
  • No grease or oil in the lead screw drive and long-lasting use thanks to patented asymmetry 
  • Online calculation of lead screw drive service life

Injection-moulded lead screw nuts with machined thread

dryspin news 2026: new DS10X5 RH plain bearings in four materials.

New pitch DS10x5-RH


Product range addition of the new dryspin lead screw nut geometry

Dryspin News 2026: new DS12 to DS25 RH nuts and material granules.

PTFE-free, interchangeable

  • Quiet due to rounded thread geometry and 30% longer service life due to the asymmetrical dryspin thread geometry
  • Low replacement costs due to identical connection dimensions - no redesign necessary 
  • Ongoing test series in the in-house test laboratory
  • Lubrication-free operation, free from PTFE and PFAS

Extension of the product range

Dryspin news autumn 2025: DS32X32 RH with threaded lead screw.

Expansion of the bar stock lead screw nuts product range

dryspin news: DS32X32 RH with components for autumn 2025.

New dimensions of the iglidur JPF lead screw nut

Dryspin autumn 2025 news: DS6.35 RH and DS8 RH, with a plastic threaded insert and granulate.
  • Now also in: DS6.35X1, DS6.35X2.54, DS6.35X5.08, DS6.35X6.35, DS6.35X12.7, DS6.35X25.4, DS8X2, DS8X8, DS8X10, DS8X15, DS8X24, DS8X40
  • Quiet due to thread geometry and longer service life due to the asymmetrical dryspin thread geometry
  • Up to 30% longer service life due to thread asymmetry - same friction and wear values as our all-rounder iglidur J
  • Ongoing test series in the in-house test laboratory
  • Lubrication-free operation, PTFE-free and PFAS-tested

Extension of the product range

dryspin threaded spindle with the labels DS16X5 LH and DS16X10 LH.

Expansion of the bar stock lead screw nuts product range

dryspin HMI overview with new DS16x5 LH and DS16x10 LH components.

Expansion of the injection-moulded lead screw nuts product range

dryspin HMI overview with new DS16X5 LH and DS16X10 LH components.

New iglidur JPF lead screw nut material

dryspin HMI overview: new 04/2025, DS16X5 LH and DS16X10 LH with plain bearing and plastic granulate.
  • Quiet due to thread geometry and longer service life due to the asymmetrical dryspin thread geometry
  • Up to 30% longer service life due to thread asymmetry - same friction and wear values as our all-rounder iglidur J
  • Ongoing test series in the in-house test laboratory
  • Lubrication-free operation, PTFE-free and PFAS-tested

New dimensions of the pre-load lead screw nut with reduced clearance

dryspin trapezoidal lead screw system with HMI overview and new DS3.5X1 RH and DS4X2.4 RH variants.
  • Consistent minimum axial clearance for high positional accuracy
  • More cost-effective compared to the ZB lead screw nut due to fewer components and injection moulding production process
  • Less axial clearance due to lead screw nut spring pre-load
  • No grease or oil in the lead screw drive

New dimensions of the zero-backlash lead screw nut with reduced clearance

Dryspin HMI overview with DS3.5X1 RH and DS4X2.4 RH on a threaded spindle.
  • Load-independent, lifelong minimum axial clearance thanks to self-adjusting zero-backlash functional principle
  • No maintenance work
  • Less axial clearance due to the radial lead screw nut spring pre-load of the lead screw nut parts
  • No grease or oil in the lead screw drive and
  • Long-lasting use due to patented asymmetry

Reverse movements for synchronised adjustments

dryspin HMI overview with lead screws and product variants from DS6.35X2.54 to DS12X25.
  • Both lead screws with different directions of rotation are connected to each other by their pinned machined end.
  • Their design saves space and offers flexibility for format adjustments
  • These lead screws are often used in automation technology and mechanical engineering
  • dryspin thread geometry
  • Material: Stainless steel AISI 304

Extension of the product range

dryspin lead screw with New 10/2024 label and the designations DS32X5 RH and DS6.35x25.4 LH.

Expansion of the bar stock lead screw nut product range

dryspin nut with different thread sizes for Motek 24.
  • Quiet operation due to tighter manufacturing tolerances and rounded tooth geometries by default
  • Up to 50% lower cost than metallic lead screw nuts
  • Up to 25% less wear compared to POM+PTFE (dimension 10x3): View test report here
  • No lubricating grease or oil in the lead screw drive
  • Online calculation tool for service life

Expansion of the injection-moulded lead screw nut range

New dryspin motek 24 DS6.35x25.4 LH threaded nut in four versions.
  • Cost-effective production with injection moulding
  • Up to 25% less wear and tear compared to
  • POM+PTFE (dimension 10X3): To the test reports
  • Online predictable service life of lead screw drive

The new lead screw dimensions: DS3.5x1 RH, DS20x5 LH and DS20x10 LH

New dryspin overview with a threaded spindle and the labels DS3.5X1 RH, DS20X5 LH and DS20X10 LH.
  • Vibration-free and quiet operation
  • Lead screw machining online without CAD knowledge
  • Online calculation tool for service life
  • Required length without waste
  • Up to 30% longer service life

The new lead screw nut dimensions: DS3.5x1 RH, DS20x5 LH and DS20x10 LH

Dryspin news overview with three lead screw nuts and the labels DS3.5X1 RH, DS20X5 LH and DS20X10 LH.
  • Up to 50.9% more cost-effective than metal lead screw nuts
  • FDA-compliant materials available
  • Smoother operation due to tight manufacturing tolerances

The new injection-moulded lead screw nut dimensions: DS8x2 RH and DS10x2 LH

New dryspin plain bearings with the labels DS8X2 RH and DS10X2 LH.
  • Longer service life through injection moulding
  • Up to 50% lower cost than metallic lead screw nuts Longer service life
  • Use due to patented asymmetry
  • Quiet operation due to rounded tooth geometry

New lead screw solutions for 3D printers: in the vibration-dampening iglidur R without PTFE

New dryspin overview: nuts and lead screws for DS8X8 RH and TR8X8P2 RH.
  • Consistent minimum axial clearance for high positional accuracy
  • More cost-effective due to the avoidance of lubricants
  • A longer service life
  • Reduced axial clearance due to optional spring preload of the lead screw nut bed

The new lead screw dimensions in time for autumn: DS10x20, DS12.7x10 and DS25x5

Dryspin lead screw with new variants DS10X20 RH, DS12.7X2 RH and DS25X5 RH.
  • Quiet due to thread geometry
  • Longer service life thanks to asymmetry
  • Up to 30% longer service life
  • Ongoing test series in the in-house test laboratory
  • Lubrication-free operation and clean
  • Free online tool for lead screw machining without prior CAD knowledge, incl. 2D dimensioned drawing and instant pricing.

New dimensions of the bar stock lead screw nuts: DS10x20, DS12.7x10 and DS25x5

New dryspin threaded parts 10/2023 and three DS variants.
  • Quiet operation due to tighter manufacturing tolerances and rounded tooth geometries by default
  • Up to 50% lower cost than metallic lead screw nuts
  • Up to 25% less wear compared to POM+PTFE (dimension 10X3)
  • No lubricating grease or oil in the lead screw drive
  • Online calculation tool for service life

New dimensions of injection-moulded lead screw nuts: DS10x20, DS12.7x10 and DS25x5

New dryspin threaded nuts at Motek 2023, four variants with labels.
  • Quiet operation due to tighter manufacturing tolerances and rounded tooth geometries, lead screw nuts including spanner flats by default
  • Cost-effective production with injection moulding
  • Up to 25% less wear compared to POM+PTFE (dimension 10X3)
  • No lubricating grease or oil in the lead screw drive
  • Online calculation tool for service life

Smooth, quiet, long service life: expansion of the sliding and high helix thread product range

dryspin news 2023: two lead screws labelled DS8X2 RH, DS10X2 LH and DS20X50 LH.
  • Vibration-free and low-noise operation 
  • Lead screw machining online without CAD knowledge
  • Online calculation tool for service life
  • Required length without waste
  • Up to 30% longer service life

Addition of three new dimensions to the bar stock lead screw nut product range

Dryspin news 2023: new igus lead screws DS8X2 RH, DS10X2 LH and DS20X50 LH.
  • New dryspin lead screw nuts
  • DS8x2-RH, DS10x2-LH and DS20x50-LH pitches
  • Up to 50.9% more cost-effective than metal lead screw nuts
  • FDA-compliant materials available
  • Smoother operation due to tight manufacturing tolerances

Addition of two new dimensions to the injection-moulded lead screw nut product range

Dryspin news 2023: four threaded inserts and new DS8X2 RH, DS10X2 LH and DS20X50 LH variants.
  • Longer service life through injection moulding
  • DS8x2-RH and DS10x2-LH pitches
  • Up to 50.9% more cost-effective than metal lead screw nuts
  • Long-lasting use due to patented asymmetry
  • Quiet operation due to rounded tooth geometry

Permanently minimised axial play: clearance-reduced pre-load lead screw nuts

dryspin lead screw with nut and new DS8X2 RH, DS8X8 RH and DS8X10 RH variants.
  • Permanently minimised axial clearance for high positioning accuracy
  • More cost-effective than the ZB nut due to fewer components and injection moulding
  • Reduced axial play due to spring pre-load of the lead screw nut
  • No grease or oil in the lead screw drive

The new floating bearing plastic lead screw support blocks: the latest design study

dryspin threaded components with new sizes SLSP-S6-LL to SLSP-S12-LL.

The new fixed bearing plastic lead screw support blocks: the latest design study

dryspin components and sizes SLSP-S6-FL to SLSP-S12-FL.

New pitches for dryspin lead screws: two new dimensions

dryspin lead screws with a new-product notice and the DS6.35X1 RH and DS8X8 RH types.

New pitches for dryspin bar stock lead screw nuts: two new dimensions

dryspin thread inserts DS6.35x1 RH and DS8x8 RH in different versions.

New pitches for dryspin injection-moulded lead screws: two new dimensions

New dryspin thread nuts DS6.35x1 RH and DS8x8 RH in four variants.

New dimensions of the dryspin preload lead screw nut: diameters of 6.35 and 10mm

dryspin spindle and nut with the DS10X2, DS10X3, DS10X12 and DS6.35X1 variants.

New pitches for dryspin lead screws: four new dimensions

Threaded spindle with new designations DS10X2 RH, DS12X3 RH, DS14X4 LH and DS18X4 LH.

New pitches for bar stock lead screw nuts: four new dimensions

New DRS seals for shaft couplings in sizes DS10X2 RH to DS18X4 LH.

New pitches for injection-moulded lead screw nuts: four new dimensions

New igus plain bearing variants DS10X2 RH, DS12X3 RH, DS14X4 LH and DS18X4 LH.

The motor lead screws with spline with a fixed length of 1,000 mm

New: threaded spindle with right-hand thread, 1,000 mm, twelve sizes.

The motor lead screws with machined end and a fixed length of 310mm

Steel cable with right-hand thread, 310 mm long, 24 sizes.

The new preload lead screw nut for dryspin threads with a diameter of 6.35mm

Ball screw nut with threaded spindle and labels DS6.35X2.54, DS6.35X5.08, and DS6.35X6.35.

New zero-backlash lead screw nut to reduce axial play

New seal for threaded spindles, with available sizes from DS12X5 to DS14X30.

Material iglidur J350 for the rail industry: certified according to fire standard EN45545 Hazard Level 3

dryspin nut for railway use, showing EN 45545 and hazard level 3.

The new dimensions of dryspin lead screw technology: high efficiency and self-lubricating

New dryspin thread sizes and threaded spindle with DS8X40 RH and DS6.35X6.35 RH.
  • DS6.35x6.35-RH
  • DS8x40-RH

The new lead screw nut dimensions of the dryspin high helix technology

dryspin nuts in different sizes with a new 04/2021 label.
  • Cylindrical lead screw nuts
  • Flange lead screw nut
  • Cylindrical injection-moulded lead screw nuts
  • Injection-moulded lead screw nuts with flange
  • All designs also available with spanner flat

Six new dimensions added to the dryspin lead screw product range

New dryspin thread profiles with dimensions and left-/right-hand versions.

New dryspin thread size 5x10 as an alternative to trapezoidal thread

New 5x10 thread size with technical drawings and plastic lead screws.

The new design of the DST-JGRM series: robust and with conventional connection sizes

Dryspin nut on a threaded spindle with technical drawing and “New 04/2020” label.

New thread sizes added to the dryspin high helix thread product range

New dryspin thread sizes and matching nut variants from igus.

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I look forward to answering your questions

Ong Liang You (Ryan)
Liang You (Ryan) Ong

Senior Product Manager for drylin® ASEAN

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