Packaging industry

Lubrication-free and low-abrasion components for hygienically sensitive production lines

Where packaging comes into play at the end, sensitive goods such as food and beverages are often involved beforehand. In these complex production lines, speed, precision and purity are of the essence.

Adapted to these requirements of the packaging industry, we offer a wide range of plastic machine elements that conform to FDA and EU 10/2011 stipulations, run without lubrication and maintenance breaks and make their contribution to economical production.

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Parts ideal for the packaging industry

Self aligning bearing

Metal rod end with igldur® A160 liner
EU 10/2011 compliant
Available sizes: M6, M8, M10, M12, M16, M20
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3D printed components

Chemical-resistant,
Food-grade laser sintering material
Different FDA options
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TH3 – hygienic e-chain®

Hygienic Construction
Blue colour
FDA and EU Compliant
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Conveyor rollers

Low coefficient of friction
Lubrication-free and maintenance-free
Cost-effective
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Linear guides

Cost-effective
Corrosion-free
Easy assembly
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Cables

Small bend radius
Cost-effective, long-life cables
Hydrolysis and microbe resistant
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Selected motion plastics for packaging technology

In this way, Heineken Brasil saves up to 28 tonnes of CO2 equivalent.

"GO ZERO". A new study by RWTH Aachen University shows that polymer bearing technology can save customers not only expensive greases and oils, but also maintenance time, labour costs ... and CO2, as the case of Heineken Brasil now shows.

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Application examples of our customers

User-friendly serialisation in very small spaces

WIPOTEC TQS-SP

All-in-one operating concept for fast and easy handling
Throughput of up to 600 pieces per minute possible (standard: 300 pieces per minute)
Space-saving unit for fast integration and operational readiness contributes to cost reduction
Lubrication-free and maintenance-free drylin, iglidur and xiros products successfully in use

Sleevematic TS labelling system

Successful cooperation for more than 25 years
A wide range of igus products are used in the Sleevematic TS. From lubrication-free drylin polymer nuts in the belt station and sleeve brush, and drylin profile guides in the inlet and outlet sensor, up to drylin SLW lead screw lift tables in the preliminary shrinkage process and for height-adjustment of the guide rollers.
Krones AG

Innoket Neo labelling machines

High precision and extremely high speed
In addition to corrosion resistance and hygiene, speed plays an important role for this machine as up to 60,000 bottles are labelled every hour. Lubrication-free drylin W linear guides are used here.
KHS GmbH

Bag forming, filling and sealing machine from Hastamat

Tubular bag packing machines

Easy to install and easy to clean
Hastamat from Germany uses our company's products for its bag forming, filling and sealing machines. Lubrication-free and maintenance-free drylin linear guides defy adverse environmental influences.
Hastamat Verpackungstechnik GmbH

Thermoformer PowerPak

Cost-effective, lubrication-free and requiring little maintenance
Resistance to temperature fluctuations and cleaning agents, as well as hygiene and cost-efficiency are important criteria for the selection of machine components from CFS.B. V. In this packaging machine, FDA-compliant iglidur® A180 bearings and temperature-resistant iglidur® X bearings are used.
CFS B.V.

Nappy production machines

Problem-free movement
In nappy production, machine elements have to function in rough ambient conditions. Lubrication-free linear bearings that are insensitive to dirt have been installed in very different places in the nappy production machines.
ONTEX MAYEN GmbH

Palletiser

Short installation time, long service life
Beyer Maschinenbau GmbH was looking for an energy supply system that provides the stability and durability needed in its beverage machines. Our e-chain E4.1L does more than meet this requirement. Due to its design, it is easy to fill and assemble while being cable-friendly at the same time. It therefore shortens assembly times and ensures long-lasting cables.
Beyer Maschinenbau GmbH

Fully automatic labellers

Today, reliable and efficient machines are required for the labelling of products. What matters is a combination of speed, precision and flexibility. A failure of the labeller? That would be annoying and on top of that very costly. Bluhm Systeme GmbH therefore not only develops fully automated marking systems with labels, inkjet or laser, it also relies on durable and maintenance-free drylin® linear bearing technology.
Bluhm Systeme GmbH

Format adjustments in the packaging industry - from manual to smart positioning

Manual
Linear guides with manual clamp for quick and easy adjustment tasks

Propelled
Linear axes driven by hand wheel for demanding and precise positioning

Automation
Linear axes with motor and control system for efficient and synchronised format adjustments

... or simple format adjustment with drygear® Apiro.

Our Apiro gearboxes enable easy format adjustment because they are modular, can be quickly retrofitted into existing systems and are cost-effective. In this way, time and costs can be saved.

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Magazine

What drives the packaging industry

In 13 stories on 56 pages,manufacturers in the packaging industry present their latest developments - and how the polymer technology used in them helps to make them possible. Also included:

Conserving resources at Heineken Brasil
More flexibility thanks to new cam-controlled gripping system from Krones
Highest hygiene standards: the details in the plants of KHS

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Frequently asked questions

Do all products in packaging need to be FDA approved?

No, FDA certification is only if the products for moving applications where there is either direct food contact or a possibility of food contact.

What are the main igus® products used in the packaging industry?

There are so many products that are used in the packaging industry such as rollers, energy chains, tribo tape and bearings. We have so variations of materials that are suitable, aluminium, stainless steel. a range of plastics

What areas of the packaging industry do igus® products get used in?

There are lots of different areas where igus® products get used in such as conveyors, filing, labelling machines etc.

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