iglide® X - plate strip

iglide® X – plate strip
iglide® X is a high-temperature, chemically resistant material for harsh process areas. It maintains low friction and stable wear under aggressive media and sustained heat, making it ideal for long, straight guide pads in demanding environments.

When to use it: For strips exposed to hot, aggressive chemicals that require clean, dry-running performance.
When not to use it: For food-grade washdown, see A350 or A500; for warm, medium-load general use, see J350.

Industry/Application Areas

• Chemical processing and plant engineering
• High-temperature packaging/process sections
• Industrial washdown and cleaning zones

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.

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.