iglide® W300 bar stock - plate strip

iglide® W300 bar stock – plate strip
iglide® W300 is a general-purpose wear material for continuous-duty guides in dusty or abrasive environments. It delivers long service life with low friction, runs clean without external lubrication, and machines easily into long, straight rails and pads.

When to use it: For robust, continuous-duty guide strips in dirty or outdoor conditions.
When not to use it: For food-grade heat/washdown, see A350 or A500; for aggressive chemicals at high heat, consider X or AD500.

Industry/Application Areas

• Packaging and conveying lines
• Outdoor and dusty machinery
• General continuous-duty guides and wear rails

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.