Maintenance-free, food-safe plastics
Our FDA-compliant and EU 10/2011 certified polymers are self-lubricating and dry-running, meaning they don’t require external lubricants and eliminate the risk of contamination. They’re also maintenance-free and resistant to corrosion and chemicals. Our polymer materials can be used on all types of shafts – including 300 series stainless steel – offer low moisture absorption rates, and can withstand continuous operating temperatures of up to 482⁰F. Most orders ship within 48 hours directly from our warehouse.
Application Examples
Waffle baking machines
- No corrosion due to high humidity
- High-temperature applications without axial safety (T>338°F) due to tempered iglide® plain bearings
- High wear resistance
Meat and Fish Processing
- Corrosion resistant even in hot cleaning process
- iglide® T500 plain bearings as standard solution for "hot" and "cold" applications
- FDA-approved high-temperature solution iglide® A500
Dessert processing
- Maintenance-free, self lubricating, corrosion-resistant, no damage of stainless steel shafts
- Good chemical resistance against brine / typical detergents (Hydrogen peroxide, bases, peracetic acid)
Applicable Parts:
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Order the sample box with the most important products for the food industry. The box contains plain and linear bearings, a conveyor roller, an e-chain cable carrier with cables, bar stock and a brochure with information on typical applications.
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