Brewery machinery with igus® motion plastics

Brewery machinery can have challenging environments, with various proceses that the beer has to go through such as:

Malting
Milling
Mashing
Boiling
Fermenting
Filtering
Packaging to name a few.

This means the equipment required for brewery machinery has to be sophisticated, robust and durable. The techncial properties igus® parts are manufactured from are ideal for this industry. They can adjust and endure excessive temperatures, can withstand wash downs and can cope well with high loads.

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Selected motion plastics ideal for brewery machinery

Spherical insert bearings

Resistant to edge pressures
Lubrication-free, corrosion-free, resistant to dirt
Low moisture absorption
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3D printed grippers

50 x more wear-resistant than standard plastic
iglidur® materials are stable and long lasting
Can be printed very quickly!
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Tribo Coating

Offers protection against wear
Reduces noise
Offers excellent wear & sliding properties
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Tribo tape

Reduces noise
Creates smooth sliding surface
Adhesive and non adhesive backed are available.
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Stainless steel guide roller

Ideal for excessive temperaures
Food Approved materials
Resistant to a range of chemicals
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Application examples of igus® in brewery machines

DIY beer dispensers!

More and more people are creating bars in their homes. With this application, the DIY beer dispenser utilises the igus® energy chain, drylin® and motors.

Helping keep bottles moving safely

Using the igus® igubal® range ensures the shaft remain secure and as they are lubrication-free, no grease or lubricants are required. This keeps the machine clean and running smoothly.
The ESTM pillow block bearings are completely made from iglidur® polymer materials and have a range of different spherical ball materials to suit all applications.

iglidur® plain bearings work in breweries at extreme temperatures

A company in Germany , Kaspar Schulz Brauereimaschinenfabrik & Apparatebauanstalt KG is the world market leader for small and medium-sized breweries. It installed a jackknife that is used in brewery plants in the production of beer. The jackknife cuts slits in the brewer grains. The components used in this application must meet various requirements such as temperature resistance so iglidur® A500 bearing were chosen. These bearings are made of the FDA-compliant high-temperature material iglidur A500 are used here.

Frequently asked questions about igus® products in brewery machinery

How to save time and money with bearings?

igus® products do not require lubrication meaning cost saved and also time in maintanance. igus® offers a service life calculator for most products so knowing the life time helps with arranged downtime as opposed to unexpected downtime.

Can I test a bearing?

Of course, we have sample boxes and also can offer individual specific samples that you can test.

How do I know the bearing will work?

This one is easy. We test. We have the largest test laboratory in Europe and do continuous testing. We have real life applications that we test too. This has allowed us to be able to offer the life time calculators.

How big is the brewing industry?

The brewery industry is huge and in the UK we have a large range of breweries such as Heineken, Carlsburg and Marstons

What type of industry is brewing?

The brewing industry is a global multinational business which produces beer. This can be as a microbrewery, depending on the size of the establishment.

How much does it cost to make a pint of beer?

How much does it cost to make a pint of beer? This question is complex and has many elements to consider such as machines in production to delivery. igus® has been helping breweries become more economically friendly and saving them time and money at the same time. Find out how....

In the UK we are massive beer drinkers! Maybe not something we should be proud of; however, the facts are what they are, we like a pint of beer. Unsurprisingly, we therefore have a huge number of breweries in the UK, some are small and some are well known brand names, but brewing beer is a massive market in the UK....