Components for the food and beverage industry
Enhance Efficiency and Safety in Food and Beverage Production with FDA-Compliant Components from igus
In the food and beverage industry, hygiene, safety and efficiency are non-negotiable, and the components used in production environments must meet the highest standards. At ASI Automatikk, we are proud to offer FDA-compliant components from igus, specifically engineered to meet the rigorous demands of food processing, packaging and beverage production facilities. These solutions are tailored for manufacturers seeking reliable, clean and maintenance-free components that excel in hygienic environments.
Unmatched Cleanliness and Durability with igus FDA-Compliant Solutions
igus is renowned for developing components that not only adhere to FDA and EU regulations but also promote optimal efficiency and safety in production lines. Their products – such as bearings, linear guides and energy chains – are designed to resist the harsh cleaning processes common in food production. Resistant to chemicals, corrosion and abrasion, igus components eliminate the need for lubrication, minimizing contamination risk and reducing downtime. This advantage alone makes them ideal for high-contact food processing and packaging applications.
FDA-compliant solutions
drylin® Linear Guides: Hygiene and Maintenance-Free Operation
The drylin® linear guides from igus are engineered with hygiene as a top priority. Built for FDA-compliance, these self-lubricating linear guides operate without oils or greases, ensuring that contaminants do not interfere with production or product safety. Their corrosion resistance and easy-to-clean surfaces meet the stringent standards required for use in food and beverage processing, making them an outstanding choice for manufacturers prioritizing hygiene.
The Hygienic Design drylin® W models offer a specialized solution in environments requiring enhanced washability. With smooth, rounded edges and easy-to-clean construction, these guides facilitate stringent hygiene maintenance, allowing for safe use even in open food contact zones.
Reliable Motion with Hygienic e-chain® Cable Carriers
igus also offers the hygienic e-chain® systems, developed specifically for use in food processing and packaging. These energy chains protect cables, guiding them effectively in high-speed applications while resisting the caustic cleaning agents typically used in food-grade facilities. By shielding cables from wear and reducing the likelihood of contamination, these FDA-compliant energy chains enhance both hygiene and operational reliability.
Composite bearings: Self-Lubricating and FDA-Compliant
For areas where reliable movement is essential, igus’ FDA-compliant bearings are ideal. Made from high-performance polymers, these self-lubricating components are chemical resistant, requiring no maintenance or added lubrication. This significantly reduces the risk of contamination in sensitive food-handling zones, and they’re designed to withstand the high demands of food and beverage processing environments.
Selected components for the food and beverage industry
Plain bearings
Linear technology
Spherical bearings
Ball bearings
Energy chains
Lead screw technology
Bar stock, tribo-tape & 3D-print filaments
Delta robot with FDA-compliant components
Food and beverage industry: Application examples
High-performance bearings for extreme temperature fluctuations in brewery plants
iglidur plain bearings at alternating temperatures and chemically aggressive cleaning agents
Kaspar Schulz Brauereimaschinenfabrik & Apparatebauanstalt KG is the world market leader for small and medium-sized breweries. It installed a jackknife that is used in brewery plants in the production of beer. The jackknife cuts slits in the brewer grains. Brewer grains are filter aids obtained from malt residues. This process is important so that the brewer grains can be removed afterwards. The components used here must meet various requirements such as temperature resistance. Bearings made of the FDA-compliant high-temperature material iglidur A500 are used here.
FDA-compliant energy chains in hygiene-sensitive mushroom-harvesting system
Reliable and hygienic cable guidance with regular sterilisation using 80°C steam
Harvest, cut and pack each mushroom by hand? This is costly, but has been the standard procedure in the mushroom industry. So far. Axis Technology and Development is developing a semi-automatic harvesting system to shorten mushroom-processing time. It sorts mushrooms by size and packs them into bags – up to four times faster than any person can do. The company relies on the FDA-compliant TH3 energy chain and chainflex cables for the system’s cable management.
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Marius Sjøgren
Sales Engineer –
Composite bearings & Linear tech.