Following the introduction of the blue tribo-tape last year made of the food-compliant iglidur A160 material, complex technical polymer expert René Achnitz at igus introduces a few new developments to its range. Typical applications for this material are as a versatile lining of potential wearing surfaces and forms, materials handling and machine tool sliding beds.
The first is the iglidur V400 tribo-tape; it was developed specifically for high temperature applications. The new extremely wear-resistant tribo-tape can withstand upper long-term application temperatures of +200 degC as well as negative effects from chemicals, water, dust and debris.
Where the igus tribo-tape is a visible part within a system, the new black option offers even more design freedom. Made of iglidur B160, this black material provides a higher wear resistance compared to its blue A160 relative.
All materials are self-lubricating and maintenance free, available with or without a self-adhesive back. Reels of tribo-tape are offered in two standard widths 100/120mm but can easily be ordered in any widths up to and including 500 mm; standard thickness is 0.5mm, the 500mm width is 1mm thick.
Custom die cut parts are also available – whether as a specially tailored by-the-metre product or freely designed prefabricated parts, from one-offs to high-volumes, igus will produce custom parts according to the supplied dxf file.
To watch a short video of René Achnitz introducing the new tribo-tape developments, please follow this link: www.igus.co.uk/tribo-tape
If you’re visiting Manufacturing and Engineering North East, held at the Metro Radio Arena in Newcastle on 8th and 9th of July, drop by the igus our stand.
To visit the virtual exhibition, please go to the igus virtual exhibition website.
