3D printing material, iglidur A350, ensures lubrication-free, FDA-compliant and temperature-resistant special parts in the packaging industry.
Special hygienic solutions are the be-all and end-all in the packaging and food industry. For this reason, many users are already using the FDA-compliant iglidur plain bearings and bar stock made of high-performance polymers from Treotham. To enable the users to have even more design freedom in the construction of their machine, igus has now developed its temperature-resistant, long-lasting and proven material iglidur A350 as a 3D printing tribo-filament.
In times of competitive pressure and short-term deliverability, machines in the packaging and food industry must function faster and more flexibly for different formats. Accordingly, the requirements for functional components in special dimensions and small quantities are high. "As the machines in the packaging and food industry are becoming more and more customised, solutions for plain bearings and wear-resistant parts in special shapes are required", explains Niklas Eutebach, Additive Manufacturing Development Engineer at igus GmbH. "In order to give the user even more design freedom in the construction of their system, we have now developed iglidur A350 as a tribo-filament." The lubrication-free and maintenance-free material is specifically designed for use in food and packaging technology and has been proven in countless applications, because iglidur A350 is already available as a plain bearing in standard dimensions and as bar stock directly from stock. The high-performance polymer is very impressive with its high long-term temperature resistance up to 180 degrees Celsius, it can also be easily cleaned with chemicals.
Approved for the food sector
The iglidur A350 material complies with EU Regulation 10/2011 and the FDA and is therefore officially approved for contact with food. At the same time, it also meets the fire protection requirements of the United States Federal Aviation Authority (FAA) for aircraft interiors. Due to its blue colour, iglidur A350 is easier to detect and increases safety in production. The durability of the material is particularly evident in pivoting and rotary applications and with high and medium loads on stainless steel shafts. The filament is available for self-printing on a high-temperature 3D printer, as well as in the igus 3D printing service.
Contact:
Treotham Automation
09 278 6577
