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What can the iglidur® materials for food contact do?

The iglidur® materials are most at home when components are not lubricated and the highest hygiene is required. Where is this more true than in food handling and processing? This group comprises FDA-compliant materials for the most varied operating conditions in terms of moisture and temperature.

iglidur® materials for food contact have the following specifications:


iglidur® A181 - The universal bearing for contact with food

  • The universal bearing for food contact
  • Compliant with Regulation (EU) No. 10/2011
  • FDA-compliant
  • Universal installation
iglidur® A181 material and specifications

iglidur®A350 - The endurance runner at high temperatures in the food sector

  • Compliant with Regulation (EU) No. 10/2011
  • FDA-compliant
  • Fulfils the fire prevention requirements of the Federal Aviation Administration of the USA (FAA) for aircraft interiors
  • For use with temperatures up to +180°C
iglidur® A350 material and specifications

iglidur® A500 – The media and temperature specialist

  • The endurance runner at higher temperatures in the food sector
  • Compliant with Regulation (EU) No. 10/2011
  • FDA-compliant
  • Temperature resistant from -100 °C to +250 °C
iglidur® A500 material and specifications

iglidur® A180 - The food all-rounder

  • The FDA-compliant all-rounder
  • The iglidur® A180 material complies with food and drug administration (FDA) regulations 
  • Good media-resistance
  • For wet environments
iglidur® A180 material and specifications

iglidur® A200 - The "food-classic" for low speeds

  • FDA-compliant, for low speeds
  • iglidur® A200 material complies with food and drug administration (FDA) regulations
  • For direct contact with food
  • For low speeds
iglidur® A200 material and specifications

iglidur® A160 - "Food" bearing with high media resistance up to +90°C

  • Compliant with FDA and EU regulations related to chemicals and food
  • Compliant with Regulation (EU) No. 10/2011
  • FDA-compliant
  • High media resistance
iglidur® A160 material and specifications

iglidur® UW160 - For contact with drinking water

  • KTW-compliant, suitable for contact with drinking water
  • Extreme wear resistance in liquid under continuous operation
  • Suitable for contact with drinking water (KTW-compliant)
  • Good media-resistance
iglidur® UW160 material and specifications

iglidur® T220 - For the tobacco industry

  • For the tobacco industry, FDA-compliant
  • Free from ingredients banned or unwanted by the tobacco industry
  • The iglidur® T220 material complies with food and drug administration (FDA) regulations
  • Lubrication and maintenance-free
iglidur® T220 material and specifications

igus products made of iglidur materials in the online shop

1) Max. long-term application temperature
2) Max. permissible surface pressure at+20°C
3) Best combination for p = 1 MPa, v = 0.3 m/s, rotating


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