iglide® J4 bar stock - plate strip

iglide® J4 bar stock – plate strip
iglide® J4 is a cost effective, low-wear material for high-volume, long straight guides and pads. It runs dry and clean with low coefficients of friction at low to medium loads, offering simple machining and consistent performance for everyday mechanisms.

When to use it: For economical, smooth-running guide strips and wear rails in continuous duty.
When not to use it: For hotter zones, see J350; for food-grade heat and washdown, see A350 or A500; for extreme chemicals at high heat, consider X or AD500.

Industry/Application Areas

• Packaging and handling rails
• Appliance and device mechanisms
• General automation guides

igus® plate strips are narrow flat stock that minimize scrap for long, straight parts. You buy only the length needed while keeping a consistent width for quick cutting and repeatable wear rails or guide pads. Strips retain iglide® advantages: dry running, low wear, and material choices for hygiene and temperature needs. Available in round bar stock, plate stock, sheet stock, plate strips, and custom profiles (upon request).

When to use plate strips

• Long, straight wear rails, guides, or pads that fit the strip width
• Projects prioritizing scrap reduction and material cost control
• Fast cut to length with simple, repeatable fixturing
• Consistent width to streamline fixture design and throughput

When not to use plate strips

• Parts wider than the strip or requiring large pocketed faces (choose plate stock)
• Thin liners, shims, or low profile wear layers (choose sheet stock)
• Curved or complex 2D profiles that nest better on larger plates or sheets
• Turned, round geometries (choose round bar)

The full catalog of semi-finished products is available in the Downloads tab.