The food conformity declarations and data sheets for iglidur® i6-BLUE can be found in the download area.
Selective laser sintering (SLS) material: iglidur® i6-BLUE
The iglidur i6-BLUE material developed for laser sintering was specifically intended for use as a worm wheel and for safe food contact. The tests in the igus test laboratory showed a longer service life than for conventionally milled gears – e.g. POM – This significantly increases flexibility in the design of components, because the laser sintering process eliminates the need for tooling and therefore special parts can be manufactured efficiently with no minimum order quantity. Furthermore, iglidur i6-BLUE is ideal for snap-on connections due to the higher elongation at break.
When do I use it?
- When a food-compliant material in a continuous blue colour is required (optical detectability)
- For applications with sliding motion, especially for worm gears
When not to use it?
- For applications under water or with high humidity
- If components with ESD specifications are required
- In combination with anodised aluminium as a counter partner
- For gear applications
- If the application temperature is higher than 80°C in the long term
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