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igubal FC - A181

... complies with FDA and EU 10/2011 ...

igubal® FC with iglidur® A181 spherical balls

The new A181 spherical ball complies with FDA and EU 10/2011 and costs 25% less than the familiar FC180 spherical ball. The housing is still made of igumid G (detectable, complies with FDA and EU 10/2011).
All familiar variants of the igubal® FC pillow block bearings, spherical bearings, and rod ends will be converted to the new iglidur® A181 spherical ball.
The variant with the detectable spherical ball will remain available with the FC180 article number suffix.
Tech up

Tech up

  • Complies with FDA and EU 10/2011
  • Longer service life
  • Optimised chemical resistance

     

Cost down

Cost down

  • Costs as much as 25% less than with an iglidur FC180 spherical ball
  • Costs much less than similar stainless steel designs
  • No maintenance necessary
Proof

Proof

  • Tested in the laboratory
Sustainability

Sustainability

igus supports the circular economy of plastics and is investing in chemical recycling. Find out more.

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