Food & Beverage Industry
Learn about various igus parts used in a wide range of applications within the food and beverage industries with this infographic! https://xd.adobe.com/embed/20d6449b-6190-4388-9cf1-3597cc9acc75-7585
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Food Production
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7 Tips for selecting the optimum conveyor rollers
Choosing a conveyor roller shouldn't be a difficult task. This design guide offers seven tips for selecting the ideal roller for your application to make the process as easy as possible.
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Selecting xiros® guide rollers with maintenance-free operation
Use this infographic to decide which xiros guide roller will best suit your application: https://xd.adobe.com/embed/34841ba9-adfe-41ef-8f43-9679fea4c561-61d7/?fullscreen
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Hold the Cheese? Not for This Busy Iowa Production Plant
In this customer story, read about how a plant switched from a stainless steel cable chain to a plastic igus® energy chain to avoid downtimes.
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This robot sells chocolates
Read this application story to learn how Belgian chocolate shop Roose's Chocolate World is employing an igus® robolink® robot to package chocolate for customers.
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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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A robot is the cook here: How a Canadian start-up is rethinking gastronomy
Learn how Canadian company Roboeatz is utilizing various igus® components in their fully autonomous kitchen, where everything is prepared and cooked by a robot.
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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, & what advantages these materials have to offer.
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Request Your igus® iglide® Bearings Sample Box Today!
The iglide® bearings sample box makes it easy for you to choose the best plastic bearing material that meets your application requirements, including FDA compliance, underwater use, and more.
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3D Printed Wear Resistant Parts - Material Varieties
Get wear-resistant 3D-printed gears that are self-lubricating, maintenance-free, ESD or FDA compliant, & more.
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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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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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Spherical Balls For Various Metallic Bearing Housings
Six dimensions for housing numbers 203 - 208; maintenance-free dry operation; high durability; corrosion-free; resistant to dirt; self-lubricating, and more.
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Your guide to modern ball bearings
We break down the components of a modern ball bearing, and explain what type of bearing materials are best for certain environments.
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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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iglide knife edge (conveyor) rollers
iglide® conveyor rollers offer a tight deflection radius and require a low amount of drive power, perfect for food processing, material handling, & automation.
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Why use iglide® plastic bushings? Our customers answer
igus iglide® plastic bushings can be found in wide range of applications across many industries. Hear from our customers why they chose iglide®.
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