Electrostatically discharging components made of wear-resistant 3D printing material

iglide I8-ESD News 2021 Gear service life calculator

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iglide i8-ESD is an electrostatically discharging SLS material for long-lasting, abrasion-resistant 3D printed components. Ideal for applications where ESD properties are essential for the avoidance of damage to electronic components: also the perfect choice for the manufacture of anti-static parts for machines that require ATEX certification.

In addition to its antistatic properties, iglide i8-ESD is also characterized by its outstanding rigidity, as a result of which, the produced parts are deformed to a lesser degree than other materials under exactly the same load. Like all other 3D printing materials, iglide i8-ESD contains solid lubricants, which ensure especially low friction and make additional lubrication unnecessary. More information about the material is available in the iglide i8-ESD material data sheet.

Manufacturing time for parts made of iglide i8-ESD in our 3D printing service is one to three days. iglide I8 ESD laser sintering powder for processing in regular laser sintering systems can be purchased from the online shop.

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Tech up

Electrostatically dissipative (ESD)
Contact resistance 10^6 to 10^9 ohms * cm
Excellent service life - for example, a pivoting abrasion resistance factor of 2 to PA12
Can be processed on regular laser sintering systems
Suitable for explosion risk areas and ATEX certification
Reworking, grinding and chemical smoothing with the online 3D printing service

Cost down

No minimum order quantity, no tool costs
No machine failure: predictable gear service life
Delivery time: three days outbound
Component entirely black, no additional dyeing necessary
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Proof

ESD properties are essential, particularly in the electronics industry, for avoiding damage to electronic components
Also interesting for all other industries in which avoiding electrostatic charges is important
3D printing put to the test
ESD specification test report

Sustainability

No external lubrication necessary
Can be recycled
3D printing: low material requirements, since there is no waste or sprue

Tested! iglide® i8-ESD wear test

Pivot wear 2MPa 0.01m/s
Vertical axis: wear rate [µm/km]

Linear wear: 1 Mpa 0.1m/s stroke 5mm
Vertical axis: wear rate [µm/km]

Further wear-resistant ESD components from igus

ESD energy chains

Energy chains made of the conductive ESD material igumid ESD have been specially developed for the avoidance of static charging in processes involved in the manufacture of electronic components or modules. The ESD energy chains have been certified according to DIN 53482 as well as to the guidelines relating to static electricity ZH1/200 of the German Federation of the Statutory Accident Insurance Institutions for the Industrial Sector (Hauptverband der gewerblichen Berufsgenossenschaften) and have been tested with more than 10 million cycles, which makes them suitable for the highest requirements. The openable energy chains with mounting brackets and interior separation are available from stock.

ESD component: antistatic ball transfer unit

ESD ball transfer units

The xiros polymer ball transfer units made of xirodur F182 are ideal for roller conveyor guides and the transport of goods that have sharp edges or are sensitive. Uncontrolled discharging is a thing of the past for transport goods and customers. These components make it possible to smoothly move loads of up to 500N in all directions. In addition, the polymer ball transfer unit can be used in any installation position, vertical, horizontal and overhead.

Antistatic bar stock

The lubrication-free iglidur bar stock offers the option of freely designing any type of maintenance-free sliding elements and bearings. In addition to bar stock for in house processing, plain bearings and sliding elements can be ordered in the CNC service. For urgent prototypes, components can be manufactured within a few days in line with an agreed deadline.

Antistatic bar stock in the shop

ESD components: plain bearings, bushings

ESD plain bearings

With or without flange, the plain bearings made of iglide F2 help to avoid electrostatic charging. Good resistance to media and temperature, suitable even in wet conditions due to low moisture absorption and good universal coefficient of wear, pave the way for a wide range of applications.

ESD plain bearings

ESD components: slewing ring bearings, conductive

ESD-compliant slewing ring bearings

The PRT-04 made of stainless steel is conductive and prevents electrostatic charging. It is particularly suitable in areas where charging must be prevented, e.g. in the semiconductor industry or in laboratories. The slewing ring bearing is ready to install immediately.

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