Beverage technology
igus® products are used in applications for filling, inspection, palletizing/transport, labelling, cleaning and blow-molding
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Beverage, food and packaging
Clean and hygienic
The food, packaging and bottling industries are centered around handling sensitive products that demand special requirements: maximum levels of hygiene are needed, alongside precision and speed at an affordable price point.
Here at igus®, we endeavor to offer solutions which fulfill these requirements and help you optimize your machinery for a longer life at less cost.
Applications
General packaging
igus® products are used in applications for forming, filling and sealing machines, vacuum sealing, metering systems, tobacco processing, top loaders, tubular bag machines, pharmaceutical packaging weighing machines and strapping machines.
Food industry
igus® products are used in applications for wafer baking machines, in sausage, fish and meat processing, and in confectionery.
Featured products
iglide® A350 plastic plain bearings
The new bearing material for the food industry. High temperature and wear resistance and low coefficients of friction.
DryLin® HTSC-HYD slide tables
Easy to clean. Chemical and corrosion resistant. Maintenance and lubrication free.
iglide® piston rings
Attach, clip on, insert - up to 40% cost savings.
DryLin® W Adjustable linear guides
DryLin® W linear guides: now adjustable with our simple "Turn-to-Fit" mechanism.
DryLin SET EasyTube
The anodized aluminum tube guides the slide carriage and, at the same time, protects the leadscrew from external influences.
iglide® bar stock
Our iglide® materials are now available as bar stock for custom components and prototypes.
iglide® A200 plain bearings
FDA compliant material for applications with low to medium loads.
RX Tube enclosed cable carrier
New generation enclosed cable carrier for optimal protection of cables and hoses against external influences.
TwisterBand cable carrier
For rotary movements in restricted space applications, such as in robotics.
Technical information
Product lines
iglide® plain bearings
Increase service life, reduce costs and eliminate lubrication requirements. Available from stock.
igubal® spherical bearings
Complete range of plastic, self-aligning, maintenance-free bearings. Available from stock.
DryLin® linear bearings
Lubrication-free, lightweight, silent-running, modular, durable, and cost-effective linear bearings, guides, and slide tables.
Energy Chain® cable carriers
Cable carriers are the umbilical cord of modern machines. Customized to your requirements from stock.
Chainflex® continuous-flex cables
Special cables for Energy Chains®: tested and proven. Over 850 types available from stock.
ReadyChains®
Pre-assembled, ready-to-install Energy Chain Systems® for your machines.
xiros® lubrication-free polymer ball bearings
Dry-running and suitable for high temperatures. Available from stock.
Stainless steel solutions
Advantages: high corrosion and chemical resistance.
iglide® custom bearings
Special designs and materials - almost anything is possible.
Online tools
iglide® Expert
Find the best plain bearing for your application here, along with a precise calculation of its service life.
igubal® Expert
Find the best spherical bearing for your application here, along with a precise calculation of its service life.
DryLin® Expert 2.0
Find the right linear bearing in 4 simple steps. Choosing DryLin® linear bearings has never been so easy.
iglide® CAD
Models for iglide® products in different formats for various systems.
igubal® CAD
igubal® product models in different formats for various systems.
DryLin® CAD
Linear guide system construction with different file formats for various systems.
Resources
Brochure
FDA compatible bearings for the food and packaging industry.
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