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FDA-Compliant/Food-Grade Parts

Browse FDA-Compliant/Food-Grade startup parts, semi-finished products, bearings, etc.

16 days ago
iglide® Bearings – Main Four FDA Materials

Looking for FDA-compliant bearings for your next project? Watch this video to learn about the main four FDA-compliant materials used in iglide® bearings, including some of their mechanical properties and ideal areas of application. Learn more about FDA-compliant products from igus®: https://www.igus.com/industry/food-and-packaging/fda-and-eu-compliant-products Browse the 17 standard iglide® bearing materials: https://www.igus.com/plastic-bearings/iglide-materials Contact an iglide® bearings expert: https://www.igus.com/company/contact-us?contact=41ab9057-4d2f-4816-b220-7ec1fac5521d

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about 2 months ago
FDA-compliant products from igus®

Browse and learn about igus' entire range of FDA-compliant products, all in one place!

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2 months ago
The critical role of grease-free plastics in sterile environments

Learn why igus's grease-free plastics are the superior solution for sterile environments. From FDA compliance to resistance to harsh washdowns and autoclaving, these components provide a cleaner, safer, and more reliable alternative to metal parts.

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8 months ago
Food Safe Solution with igubal® Food Contact Spherical Bearings

In food production, bearings need to be suitable for direct food contact without any contamination. One of the most common solutions, metallic ball bearings, require grease to maintain ideal performance, creating a risk of food contamination. Food-safe plastic spherical bearings from igus® don’t require any external lubrication or maintenance, while remaining FDA- and EU-compliant for food contact. igubal® bearings are also metal-detectable, corrosion-resistant, and reduce vibrations. Learn more about FDA-compliant components from igus®: https://www.igus.com/industries/fda-compliant Contact an expert in FDA-compliant components: https://www.igus.com/company/contact-us?contact=269dae3a-2657-4ca8-b88d-c3219c7aa71b

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almost 2 years ago
Choosing cable carriers for hygiene-sensitive applications

Components in food processing machinery need to meet strict requirements, both from a technical and food-safety standpoint. Learn about the food-safe TH3 cable carrier from igus in this white paper.

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almost 2 years ago
Engineer’s Guide to Changeovers

Read this eBook to learn about some of the ways to make changeovers more manageable and improve your entire packaging operation.

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about 2 years
FDA-Approved iglide® Materials for Food & Packaging

In this video, you’ll get a brief overview of our FDA-compliant materials, which types are most commonly used, and what advantages these materials have to offer. To learn more about igus® solutions f

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over 3 years
Food manufacturing made better with robotics

Read this blog to learn about how automation can be applied to the food industry to increase production, adapt to global events such as Covid, and improve worker safety.

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about 5 years
Why Are Plastic Components Ideal for the Packaging and Food Industries?

In this post, learn why igus® plastic components are ideal for the packaging & food industries beyond being dry-running, hygienic & corrosion-resistant.

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about 5 years
FDA-Compliant Magnetic Plastics to Keep Food Safe During Manufacturing

Read this blog to learn why magnetic plastic materials are crucial for the food industry, and discover a self-lubricating, maintenance-free product that helps keep food safe from plastic fragments.

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about 8 years
Complying with the Food Safety Modernization Act

Bearing lubrication can transfer bacteria and other contaminants between food. See what bearings you can use that are compliant

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over 8 years
Packaging Industry Solutions

Read and download our brochure for Packaging Industry Solutions.

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