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hand, has a low coefficient of friction and is therefore For conveyor systems, the drylin ZLW toothed belt
more suited in applications involving pivoting and axis kit is available in various widths and lengths
rotating movements. In addition to plain bearings, ready-to-install. Except for the toothed belt and the
Igus also supplies both materials as a tribo-tape for liner, the axis has a very open design and is
lining sliding surfaces, and as plate or bar stock for completely made of stainless steel. An extremely long
further machining. service life is possible if used in combination with
As the safety standards for the protection of liners made of iglidur E7. FDA-compliant guide rollers
consumers are extremely high, the demand for are also available, each consists of two xiros ball
detectable materials in food processing machinery is bearings and one tube.
high. A special high-performance plastic material To enable Igus to guarantee service life and make
which can be easily traced with standard metal x-ray it calculable for all products, the firm carries out
machines, is to be found in selected products of the extensive testing. The results of which are fed into a
igubal series, as well as in swivel joints and clevis database, to drive the online product finders and
joints, flange bearings, spherical bearings and pillow service life calculators. Engineers are therefore always
block bearings. able to find the most suitable solution that improves
Igus also supplies a wide range of stainless-steel the technical performance of their equipment.
components specially for the food & drinks industry. www.igus.co.uk

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