iglide® AD500 bar stock - plate strip

iglide® AD500 bar stock – plate strip
iglide® AD500 is optimized for aggressive media at elevated temperatures, delivering low friction and reliable wear where cleaners, solvents, or hot process streams are present. It machines into long, straight rails and pads that run cleanly without external lubrication.

When to use it: For hot, chemically demanding sections that need durable, dry-running guide strips.
When not to use it: For food-grade heat/washdown, see A350 or A500; for warm, medium-load general use, see J350.

Industry/Application Areas

• Chemical and process equipment
• Packaging lines near harsh cleaners
• Hot washdown and CIP/SIP areas

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.