 | | Powder coating material made from PTFE-free material and newly designed linear guide for easier cleaning |
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| igus Corporation (Sumida-ku, Tokyo) has added new versions of its powder coatings and linear guides for the food manufacturing and packaging industry. By using PTFE (*2)-free materials that will not be affected by future PFAS (*1) regulations, we are now able to offer products that have an even lower environmental impact and contribute to sanitary manufacturing sites. Ta. |
| *1 PFAS: Organic fluorine compounds. A general term for industrially produced chemical substances. While they are used in a wide range of applications and products in society, they also have negative characteristics such as resistance to decomposition, bioaccumulation, and toxicity. |
| *2 PTFE: Polytetrafluoroethylene, commonly known by the trademark “Teflon (TM).” A fluororesin that is one of the PFAS and has excellent heat resistance, sliding properties, and abrasion resistance. |
| Addition of PTFE-free products to powder coating materials |
| A new PTFE-free powder coating material for the food industry, which is popular for a variety of applications such as sliding parts of packaging machines, is now available. iglidur-ic-05pf-coating-powder” target=”_blank” rel=”nofollow ugc noopener”> iglidur IC-05PF ' has appeared. By replacing coating materials that use PTFE, it is possible to achieve high sliding properties and wear resistance without being affected by future PFAS regulations. Additionally, due to its affordable price, there are cases where you can reduce costs. |
| | iglidur IC-05PF | | ●For coating conductive parts | | ●PTFE free | | ●FDA (Food and Drug Administration) and EU 10/2011 compliant | | ●Resistance confirmed by salt spray test according to DIN EN ISO 9227 |
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| Redesigned linear guide for the food industry |
| The linear guide has a new design and is made from FDA-compliant and PTFE-free materials, with use in food manufacturing sites. design-drylin-w” target=”_blank” rel=”nofollow ugc noopener”> drylin W-HYD ” has been added. In accordance with the EHEDG (European Hygienic Engineering and Design Group) hygienic design guidelines for food manufacturing machinery, the design minimizes gaps, making it difficult for residue, germs, and bacteria to adhere, and making cleaning easier. . Additionally, grooves are provided on the sliding part of the carriage, making it easier for water and cleaning agents to be discharged quickly. |
| | drylin W-HYD | | ●For food manufacturing processes that involve cleaning | | ●PTFE free | | ● Compliant with FDA and EU 10/2011 | | Designed according to EHEDG guidelines or DIN EN 1672-2 |
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| In addition, igus has a lineup for the food industry, including various bearings, round bars, plates, and cable protection tubes. You can actually see the above products at the TOKYO PACK exhibition that will be held from October 23rd. |
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| igus will continue to develop PFAS-free products, including products for the food industry. As a developer of polymer materials, we contribute to a sustainable society by providing products that have a low impact on the human body and the environment. |
| Reference: igus' initiatives regarding SDGs |
| The week that includes September 25, the day the United Nations adopted the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), is called “SDGs Week,” and aims to raise awareness and call for action to promote and achieve the SDGs around the world. Efforts are being made to do so. As a plastic parts manufacturer, igus has developed the igus:bike, a bicycle made from waste plastic, in order to contribute to SDG goals such as 12. Responsible Production and Responsible Use and 14 Protecting the Richness of the Ocean. We have also been working on initiatives such as implementing a product recall program. We started developing PFAS-free products early on and are expanding the scope of our offerings. |
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