Components and solutions for the food and beverage industry from igus

Selected igus components are specifically developed for applications in food and beverage production. Depending on the product and material, components can offer features such as FDA compliance, lubrication-free operation, corrosion resistance, chemical resistance and easy-to-clean designs.

ASI Automatikk can help you determine whether a specific igus component is suitable for your machine and its operating environment.

Lubrication-free components eliminate the need to add oil or grease during normal operation. This can provide several advantages in food and beverage machinery, including:

- Reduced risk of lubricant contamination
- Less maintenance
- Reduced downtime
- Cleaner machine design
- Simplified maintenance procedures
- Reliable operation in demanding environments

Products such as igus iglidur® plain bearings and drylin® linear components are designed for dry-running applications without external lubrication.

Yes. igus iglidur® plain bearings are designed to operate without additional lubrication. The bearing material contains solid lubricants that are integrated into the polymer.

This makes lubrication-free operation possible and can be particularly beneficial in food and beverage machinery where external lubricants can create contamination and maintenance concerns.

The appropriate iglidur® material should always be selected based on the specific load, speed, temperature, moisture and chemical conditions of the application.

drylin® linear guides are commonly used where lubrication-free linear movement is required. Selected drylin® products are designed for demanding environments and can provide corrosion-resistant, low-maintenance operation.

For applications where cleanability and hygienic design are particularly important, Hygienic Design drylin® W components can be considered.

ASI Automatikk can help select the appropriate linear guide based on the machine design and operating conditions.

Selected igus energy chains are designed for demanding environments involving moisture, cleaning agents and continuous movement. hygienic e-chain® systems are specifically developed for applications where hygienic design and cleanability are important.

The suitability of an energy chain depends on the cleaning chemicals, temperature, frequency of cleaning and mechanical requirements. These factors should be evaluated when selecting the correct product.

Hygienic energy chains are used to guide and protect cables and hoses in moving machinery. Typical applications include food processing equipment, packaging machinery, robotic systems and other automated production equipment.

They help ensure controlled cable movement while being designed with hygiene-sensitive environments in mind.

Selected igus materials are resistant to many chemicals and can be used in environments where components are exposed to cleaning agents. However, chemical resistance varies between materials.

The exact cleaning chemical, concentration, temperature and exposure time should be considered before selecting a component. ASI Automatikk can help evaluate the application and identify a suitable igus material.

Yes. igus components are corrosion-resistant. They are manufactured from high-performance polymers rather than conventional metal materials, meaning they do not corrode in the same way as metallic components.

This can be advantageous in wet and washdown environments commonly found in food and beverage production. The specific product construction and surrounding machine components should nevertheless be evaluated for the complete application.

The correct component depends on several operating parameters. Important information includes:

- Load and force
- Speed and acceleration
- Type and frequency of movement
- Operating temperature
- Humidity and water exposure
- Cleaning chemicals and cleaning methods
- Required service life
- Hygiene and food-contact requirements
- Available installation space

By providing ASI Automatikk with these details, we can help you identify suitable igus bearings, linear components, energy chains, cables or other motion components for your application.

Yes. ASI Automatikk provides technical guidance and product support for igus components. We can help with product selection and discuss the requirements of your particular machine or application.

As an igus supplier, ASI Automatikk combines local technical expertise with access to igus' extensive range of motion, bearing, cable-management and automation products.