Food truck with drylin® N

• What was needed: drylin® N linear system, xiros® ball bearings
• Requirements: Components should be as flat, lightweight, resilient and maintenance-free as possible so as not to significantly increase the carrying weight and to provide the appropriate capacity for the goods being carried. In addition, no lubricating greases or oils must contaminate the carrier. It should function in all environmental conditions and have a long service life. It can also be installed quickly and easily.
• Products used: drylin® N linear system, xiros® ball bearings
• Success for the customer: The products from igus® are characterised by their high resilience and their freedom from maintenance and lubrication. Thanks to the possibility of individual selection of sizes and materials, the igus® products can be optimally adapted. They are space-saving and lightweight. Rails and bearings are weatherproof and corrosion-free, meaning indoor and outdoor operation is possible all year round.

drylin® N linear system

xiros® ball bearings

Problem

The big challenge was to develop a food truck that can be used outdoors in any weather. It was also important that it was simple and easy to use for the storage and display of the goods for the customer. In order to save space and ensure easy handling, a simple attachment for the ceiling installation was necessary. This meant that the goods in the food truck can be stored in a space-saving manner and at the same time made easily accessible.

Solution

By using drylin® N low-profile guide systems and xiros® ball bearings from igus®, the problems of a food truck that is weatherproof and at the same time simple and easy to handle could be solved efficiently and reliably. The products offer high resistance to weathering effects, easy and smooth movement of the storage racks through ceiling installation, and a space-saving, easily accessible storage of goods. Installation is quick and easy and allows for flexible adaptation to individual needs. Thanks to different sizes and individual configuration options in the online configurator, drylin® N can be optimally adapted to the respective requirements and is completely lubrication-free. Overall, the drylin® N linear guide is characterised by its flat design, reliability and user-friendliness. It offers an efficient, cost-effective solution for the food truck. This makes it an optimal solution for selling food and drinks outdoors.

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