Self-lubricating, Hygienic, Low-Abrasion Parts for the Packaging Industry
Components with the Ability to Withstand any Food, Beverage, or Packaging Environment
Components used in the packaging, food, and beverage industries have unique performance demands. From high-speed, flexible machines to caustic washdown environments, igus offers solutions that deliver precision, speed, and reliability at an economical price.
igus solutions for the packaging industry are fine-tuned to provide self-lubricating parts creating maintenance-free packaging equipment. The components are comprised of high-performance plastics that have been designed and optimized by igus for longer service life and enhanced durability. All of this is considered even in the harshest packaging environments while also meeting demands such as hygienic design, FDA and/or EU compliance when needed.
In this test, several iglide plain bearings are tested in water with a temperature of 122°F as well as in cleaning agents. Several iglide® alternatives were tested concurrently during the customer-specific test. iglide® J was ultimately recommended as the price-performance winner for this application.