High-Performance Anti-Friction Tape from igus®

A: tribotape is a thin iglide® anti-friction liner that creates low-wear, low-noise, dry-running sliding surfaces in tight spaces. Typical uses include lining guides, chutes, rails, machine beds, and contact edges where grease is undesirable or restricted. It is available with or without self-adhesive backing and can be cut to size.

A: Pick by environment and duty:

• A160: FDA-oriented, blue, easy visual detection in food areas
• B160: black, very good wear, clean appearance in visible areas
• W160: UV-stabilized for outdoor exposure
• V400: high-temperature and media-resistant for aggressive cleaners and elevated heat

A: Typical overall thickness runs about 0.50 to 1.21 mm depending on material and inclusion of adhesive. Tribotape® widths range from include 20 mm and 500mm, depending on the material. Can be cut-to-size to streamline continuous runs.

A: Yes. Trim with scissors or a sharp blade for quick fit-ups and notches. For precise geometries, request igus cutting for custom widths, radii, step-cuts, and complex outlines that match your mounting surface.

A: Yes. The thin, flexible construction conforms to gentle curves and light surface irregularities. For tight radii or complex transitions, test a short section first. In high dynamics or where stress concentrates at edges, use a shallow recess or secondary retention.

A: Order with or without factory pressure-sensitive adhesive. Adhesive-back simplifies installation but has limits for temperature, chemicals, and load. In hot, wet, or heavy-duty zones, use a recess, fasteners, or an approved structural adhesive.

A: All grades are engineered for dry-running, wear-critical sliding. PV limits depend on counterface finish and speed. As a guide, A160, B160, W160 serve moderate continuous temperatures. V400 supports long-term service up to about 200 °C / 390 °F with strong media resistance. Validate on your substrate with a short in-application test.

A: Use materials matched to the stressor:

• High temperature or aggressive media: V400
• UV and outdoor: W160
• Frequent cleaning or wet conditions: A160 or B160 are common choices; confirm detergent and sanitizer compatibility for your process
  For continuous immersion or unusual chemistries, check the material data page and run a quick life check.

• FDA / food contact: A160 is the primary tribotape® grade positioned for food-area use. Confirm region, media, and cleaning agents.
• ESD: F160 tribotape® is ESD-compliant. Verify the required resistivity range, grounding scheme, and process conditions for your application. For alternatives or layered solutions, consult igus engineering.

A: Yes. tribotape integrates solid lubricants for maintenance-free dry running. The iglide® polymer matrix provides damping that helps reduce structure-borne noise and vibration compared with metal or unlined surfaces, which is valuable in packaging and handling systems.