igus launches newknife edge rollers for lubrication-free belt deflection
igus UK, leading manufacturer of polymer bearings, has introduced new knife edge roller bearingsthat enable manufacturers in the food and beverage industry to increase process efficiencies. The iglidur tribo plastic bearings are reliable, and lubrication-free, and as a result, offer excellent performance in conveyor systems.
igusknife edge rollers have been developed to the specific demands of the food and beverage industry, such as operating temperature and FDA-conformity. As the knife edge rollers are manufactured from igus’ high quality and wear-resistant iglidur plastic materialsthey are free from lubrication, therefore requiring no maintenance, and offer a high life time and long service life of the conveyor belt.
The universal and robust iglidur P210 bearing material has low humidity consumption as well as a goodwear resistance and a high service life. Whereas,the FDA conforming all-round material iglidur A180 is ideal for applications with low to moderate loads in a food and humid environment and iglidur A350 for medium to high load applications. iglidur A180 provides excellent performance in temperatures up to 90 °C, while iglidur A350 operates reliably in high temperatures up to 180 °C.
The thin igus knife edge rollers allow narrow deflection radii for optimal use of available space and a smooth delivery of goods that are especially difficult to handle. In addition, as the knife edges roll, rather than slide, they have a lower required driving power, which enables manufacturers to make energy cost savings.
“At igus we continue to develop our range of materials, so we can offer the best solutions to our customers,” says Matthew Aldridge, director at igus UK. “Our high performance plastic knife edge rollers help to deliver goods carefully, conveying food and drink smoothly and efficiently along the manufacturing process in many applications.”
For further information on igus’ range of knife edge rollerscall igus UK directly on 01604 677240 or visit the website at:
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About igus UK Ltd:
Based in Northampton in the UK, and with global headquarters in Cologne, Germany, igus is the largest producer of injection moulded polymer bearings and reinforced plastic cable carriers in the world. Product lines include industry-leading e-chain cable carriers, chainflex continuous-flex cables, iglidur plastic plain bearings, igubal spherical bearings, drylin linear bearings and guide systems. The company has 26 subsidiaries across 31 countries and employs approximately 1,800 people worldwide.
With plastic bearing experience since 1964, cable carrier experience since 1971 and continuous-flex cable since 1989, igus provides the right solution based on 80,000 products available from stock with between 1,500 and 2,500 new products introduction each year
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Matthew Aldridge, igus UK Ltd
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