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igubal® FC with iglide® A181 spherical balls

igubal FC - A181

Complies with FDA and EU 10/2011
The new A181 spherical ball complies with FDA and EU 10/2011 and costs 25% less than the familiar FC180 spherical ball. The housing is still made of igumid G (detectable, complies with FDA and EU 10/2011).

All familiar variants of the igubal® FC pillow block bearings, spherical bearings, and rod ends will be converted to the new iglidur® A181 spherical ball.

The variant with the detectable spherical ball will remain available with the FC180 article number suffix.

Tech up

Tech up

  • Complies with FDA and EU 10/2011
  • Longer service life
  • Optimised chemical resistance
Cost down

Cost down

  • Costs as much as 25% less than with an iglidur FC180 spherical ball
  • Costs much less than similar stainless steel designs
  • No maintenance necessary
Proof

Proof

  • Tested in the laboratory
Sustainability

Sustainability

  • Environmentally friendly, as [Link pagenr="2323" title="no additional lubricants are necessary" parameter="#section_4 "]
  • Good coefficient of wear and therefore a long service life

igus supports the circular economy of plastics and is investing in chemical recycling. undefined.

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