New trends in packaging technology

Our focuses in six central packaging technology application areas

Food grade materials for filling processes

Food grade products are designed for direct and indirect contact with food. Round bars, plain bearings, plate strips and tribo-filaments: we've upgraded our new product portfolio considerably.

Laser sintering printed parts made of iglidur I10

Chemical-resistant, food-grade laser sintering material

Wear-resistant, chemical-resistant polymer coating

iglidur IC-07 coating

FDA-compliant round bars for individual knife edge rollers

iglidur A250 round bars

Optically detectable plate strips for the food sector

iglidur AD500 plates

Abrasion-resistant filament for food-grade components

iglidur I151-PF

Optically detectable plain bearings for the food sector

iglidur AC500 plain bearing

Linear technology for format adjustments

We have also developed new products in the field of linear technology based on our customers' wishes. The innovations allow faster product replacement, more convenient assembly, and greater rigidity.

Clip-in liner for more round shaft guide stiffness

drylin RW360CM

Stainless steel bearings for quick bearing replacement

drylin exchange bearings

Double load-bearing capacity with hybrid roller bearing

drylin WJRMT

Guide rollers in labelling technology

Our guide roller portfolio is growing. For example, our sandblasted xiros aluminium roller provides more grip. And the new xirodur guide roller can be optimally used in the food and chemical industry due to its high chemical and temperature resistance.

Sandblasted aluminium guide roller for more grip

Stainless steel guide roller resistant to temperature fluctuations and chemicals

Electrostatically dissipative ball transfer unit

Synchronization solutions

Our product innovations in the field of gears cover a diverse requirement portfolio for a wide range of applications, from impact and wear resistance to resistance to chemicals and high temperatures. A connection to drylin drive technology and dryspin lead screw technology was also added to our Apiro gearboxes - for even more specific automation systems.

Modular gearboxes for connection to linear units

drygear Apiro

Cost-effective, injection-moulded gears now also available

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Spherical bearing solutions for weighing technology

Since the highest demands are also placed on food-safe materials in weighing technology, products such as our newly developed EU10/2011-compliant igubal rod end meet especially high load requirements.

igubal rod end bearing with inner iglidur A160

Metal rod end bearing for the food industry

Metal rod end with female thread

Steel rod end

Food-grade pillow block bearing ESTM

Bearing inserts for conveyor technology

In the field of bearing technology, new fixed flange bearings with plastic housings were developed. The systems require especially low amounts of maintenance and lubrication and are an alternative to the conventional cast iron versions.

Polymer housing for maintenance-free spherical insert bearings

igubal pillow block bearing with metal housing

igubal pillow block bearing, PP

igubal fixed flange bearing with metal housing

Packaging technology success story

GEA Food uses motion plastics from igus

In the new generation of PowerPak PLUS thermoforming packaging systems, GEA Food has combined a number of innovations. Our linear bearings, plain bearings and drive elements are used in eight different machining sections. Important selection criteria for system components were: no active lubrication, long service life, hygienic design and suitability for intensive cleaning processes.

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How sustainable are motion plastics?

Plastic is a much-discussed material. We know that high-performance plastics can contribute to protecting resources and the environment and we have made this the focus of our corporate activities.

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New trends in packaging technology

Our focuses in six central packaging technology application areas

FDA materials for filling processes