Packaging machinery manufacturers rely on high-performance components, especially where products need to be packed in a timely, hygienic and energy-efficient manner. You must also adhere to strict rules and regulations that determine how you design and manufacture machinery.
And when it comes to food handling and hygiene, the guidelines are in fact a set of clearly defined Australian standards and regulations. Meeting these standards is igus’ area of expertise.
Treotham is now able to supply both igus individual components and its complete systems for packaging equipment, all meeting industry guidelines.
igus blue food-grade products are easily identifiable for added safety. Its tribo-tape material is made from proven self-lubricating iglide A160 material, so is able to lower friction in a wide range of applications. The tribo-tape itself has maintenance-free, dry-running properties that allow the addition of sliding surfaces wherever necessary.
The iglide A160 material is also available in custom-machined bar stock for components with reliable clean room and low-friction properties. Food-grade materials, like iglide A181 and A350, manage even more challenging applications, such as those in extreme temperatures.
Because avoiding external lubricants is important in food packaging, igus injection moulded knife-edge rollers maintain excellent wear values even in conveyor systems with no need for additional lubrication.
igus has extended its DryLin range to include two new systems:
The SLW Protect system for sensitive environments, features a protective mechanism that safeguards the lead screw and nut against impacts and falling debris.
The SLWT-1080 is equipped with a twin lead screw system, which allows separate control of the carriages, allowing various screw pitches to be combined for operational flexibility.
The new DryLin E stepper motors also create new linear design possibilities. The laterally mounted stepper motors’ compact design allows the motor to be mounted adjacent to the system, reducing the overall footprint.
Treotham Automation Sydney has access to more than 100,000 igus products for packaging machinery designers and builders.
