Electrostatically dissipative xiros® support roller made of stainless steel
Goodbye to sparks
Our stainless steel support rollers are getting a new addition. With this version, we ensure the dissipation of unwanted electrostatic charge through our own xirodur F180 material. The following installation sizes are available: 608, 6000 and 6001 with stainless steel tube lengths from 100 to 1,000 mm.
Tech up
- Stainless steel tube with xirodur F180 ball bearings for electrical transitional resistance <1011Ωcm
Cost down
- Cost-effective precision extruded roller
- Ready-to-install system eliminates expensive in-house production
Sustainability
- No lubrication necessary, so no environmental pollution
- igus has been an investor in Mura Technology from the very beginning, and is advancing chemical recycling. From plastic waste to crude oil in 20 minutes: igus.eu/hydroprs
No more sparks
GEA Food Solutions was looking for a lubrication-free, durable and hygienic bearing for its conveyor rollers. In addition, the bearings should have electrostatic dissipative specifications and be robust against intensive cleaning processes. The problem lay in the conventional metal ball bearings used in the film guide rollers. These usually led to sparks, which should be avoided in the field of packaging technology. Complicated sealing concepts with the use of lubricants also make metal ball bearings a hazard in terms of food contamination.The solution for the film guide rollers was found in xiros ball bearings made of the high-performance plastic xirodur F180 . These are not only 100% lubrication-free, but also ensure that sparks are a thing of the past thanks to the polymer used. The combination of polymer housing and stainless steel balls ensures a maintenance-free operation, and the FDA approval documents the suitability for food packaging.
Frank Sabato, Design Engineer in Product Development Horizontal Packaging
