• Igus (India) Private Limited

Abrasion-Resistant 3D Printing Material & Tape

igus has recently presented its first 3D printer filament, designed using the same features of its iglidur self-lubricating bearings. The filament, specially developed for moving applications, is up to 50 times more abrasion resistant than conventional 3D printed materials. Now, quality prototypes or special parts can be printed and still have the excellent wear and friction properties of iglidur plain bearings. The filament is offered in a standard 1.75 mm thickness, and other sizes will become available over time. Also available is the new, 0.5 mm thick tribo-tape, made from iglidur A160. The tape can be bonded in many ways, providing freedom of design in the construction of tribologically stressed sliding surfaces. The tribo-tape is characterised by its high wear properties and low wear rates, and is also FDA-compliant. Additionally, igus’ popular bar-stock is now available in round rods, virtually doubling the variety of materials available for various custom machined applications. These round rods allow design freedom for engineers to choose the right materials for almost any application, from food-compliance to underwater use. And there is a new material available to help improve applications – the iglidur W360, specifically developed for exceptionally high service life in continuous-running applications. High wear durability and temperature resistance, plus an outstanding price-performance ratio make this material a truly all-around, long-lasting product.