igus xiros guide roller system

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In the food and packaging industry, machine builders are increasingly turning to clean and hygienic plastic solutions. Recently added to the igus xiros product range is a ready-made guide roller system consisting of an aluminium, PVC or carbon tube and two flange ball bearings made of xirodur materials with stainless steel balls. The PVC version in particular consists entirely of materials approved by the food industry.

The lightweight guide rollers are available in various diameters and lengths with millimetre accuracy. If a more ergonomic roller is required, guide rollers having one side completely closed are available. Compared to commonly used stainless steel tubes, the aluminium tube weighs significantly less, which in turn has a positive effect on roller inertia.

The dry operating xiros polymer ball bearings also offer less friction than lubricated metal ball bearings. This is because the balls do not have to overcome the resistance of the lubricant, so they operate more smoothly.