iglide® A350 bar stock - plate strip

iglide® A350 bar stock – plate strip
iglide® A350 is a high-temperature, FDA/EU compliant material for hygienic machinery. It maintains low friction, low moisture uptake, and stable wear under elevated temperatures and frequent washdowns, making it a dependable choice for long, straight wear rails and guide pads.

When to use it: For food-grade strips near heat zones or under regular CIP/SIP cleaning with clean, dry-running performance.
When not to use it: For maximum chemical resistance at high heat, consider X or AD500; for general-purpose strips at moderate loads, see J350; for a cost effective black strip, see JB.

Industry/Application Areas

• Food and beverage processing
• Baking and hot-fill lines
• Packaging machinery near heat

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.