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Antibacterial plain bearing material for medical applications

igus has introduced a plain bearing material for medical and laboratory applications called iglidur AB, which has undergone rigorous antimicrobial efficacy testing according to the ISO 22196: 2011 standard.

16/01/2016 10:57:52

Results show that its antibacterial properties will help reduce bacterial contamination of users and patients and, like all other iglidur materials, is self-lubricating and therefore maintenance-free.

iglidur AB offers good resistance to chemicals, which enables bearings made of this material to withstand aggressive cleaning agents. In addition, a continuous application temperature range of -40 to +70ºC is possible.

Plain bearings made of the new material are available from igus ex-stock, in six different dimensions.

Written By Sophia Bell

Sophia Bell is the Group Editor of DPA, Connectivity, and PBSI. She joined the team in 2020 as Assistant Editor after achieving a First-Class Honours BA in English Literature and Film Studies from the University of East Anglia. In her current role, she leads the editorial strategy, driving digital growth and ensuring each title continues to deliver trusted, relevant insight for engineering and manufacturing professionals.