Z-slide BOM issues

[tom-f-oconnell]

SLN-D740679-2, the part listed for the Z-slide in the BOM, isn't something I could find on the IGUS site.

SLN-27-14-0050-75-11-G-S-000 (mentioned in the build instructions), is also not something I could find on their site. It seems they don't make slides in that series with a maximum stroke length as low as 75 mm (?) anymore?

If it's not possible to buy this part anymore, could you suggest a replacement? These slides are in the next rounds of parts I will need to order to continue testing.

Thanks!

Edit: I've emailed igus asking if they have a drop in replacement I've missed.

[flysorter]

I ordered this thru my local rep, rather than the website. Usually I don't love having to interact with a human if the website will do the trick, but in this case, that wasn't an option (plus I actually quite like our sales rep, Brady). I'd suggest getting in touch with them via their website and asking about it. At the same time, I'll reach out to Brady and ask the best way someone else would be able to order these parts.

[tom-f-oconnell]

I ended up getting a quote for this part through email. This part had the longest lead time, so it's still going to be another week or so before I get them, but I made my own slides in the meantime, which are in my fork. They seem to work, but there are a couple problems with them, so I'm not sure I'd want to pull request them now.

[flysorter]

Impressive! I will double-check that the slides are marked as "long lead-time" items in the BOM. For reference, how long did/will it take for you to get these, from quote to delivery?

[tom-f-oconnell]

About 7 weeks.