Under gamma radiation, the range of
8 104 rd, the mechanical properties igumid G
change very little. igus® e-chains®
are used applications cold -40°C (40°F).
igus® factory automatic compounding and conveyor belt for igumid G
igumid G:
● UV-resistant!
● Temperature range
from -40°C (40°F) up
to +120°C (248°F)
Material igumid Technical environment
Flammability class
igumid G:
● UL94-HB (Standard)
igumid NB:
● UL94-V2 (Standard)
● UL94-V0 (upon
request)
Flammability igumid G
The flame-retardant characteristics igumid G
can described using various classifications.70
● Tested according UL94 "Standard tests
for Flammability Plastic Materials for arts in
Devices and Appliances" classification HB
for 3.igus. the popular E4.igus. +120°C (248°F) continuous
temperatures are possible with igumid short-
term +180°C (370°F).70 classification- IIb
● DIN 4102 flammability materials B2
● Pleaseconsultigus® formaterialavailabilityofV0
Weatheringandtemperatureresistance
igumid very suitable for outdoor applications. Classifications:
● Test procedure VDE 0304 parts 3/5.
Resistance radiation
igus® offers several solutions for high-radiation
areas.
More information www.igus. However, the
mechanical values are reduced and the service
life impaired.1 and E2/000 e-chain
systems®.eu/detectable-chain
More information www.
Flammability igumid NB
All easy e-chains® and series 14, F17 e-chains®
are made from the flame-retardant igumid NB
material. Numerous application examples, from refrigerator blocks steel mills, prove this. Robust
under high wind speeds, snow, ice and
increased radiation
rol e-chain® coal unloading system
with fire protection regulations travel
190m, fill weight 8kg/m, travel speed
0.eu
. igumid very resistant high-energy
radiation.e. These e-chains® have the following
flame-retardant classifications:
● UL94 classification V2
● VDE 0304 part 3/5. The igus® igumid compounds satisfy these, sometimes contradictory,
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Magnetically detectable plastic e-chains®
● For the food and tobacco industry. The material igumid detected the
tiniest fragment all common metal detection systems and can therefore selected
automatically Particles small 1. test all system components
such cables, hoses, strain relief and other accessories, addition the e-chains® e-tubes
and guide troughs.0mm can recognised for fragments
passing speeds 20m/min. The focal points our tests
are push/pull forces, friction values and abrasion under widely varying conditions and speeds, as
well factors such dirt, weathering impact and bumps.6mm thickness the body
● Tested according DIN 4102 "Fire Behaviour
of Building Materials and Parts" classification
materials class 2
● For further requirements, please consult igus®
for special solutions, such materials with
self-extinguishing properties (UL94-V2 or
UL94-V0).
Technical environment
The igumid material, from which igus® e-chains® are made, possesses the following wide-
rangingfeaturestocopewithavarietyofenvironments:theabilitytohandlepressureandstrenuous
loads, abrasion resistance, sturdiness, stable behaviour high and low temperatures, and
suitability for outdoor use.2 and 1.
Installation may eventually compromised
at temperatures below -25°C (-13°F).5m/s
Testsintheigus® coldchamberarecarried
out under realistic real-world conditions
with moving e-chain
3D CAD, configurators, service life calculation and more www.
In our experience, the mechanical properties of
the e-chain® are not impaired.
Most igus® e-chains® are made from igumid
G, i. Our calculations and analyses are based the result ongoing practical tests in
our technical centre and our experience with gliding applications. This database makes possible for
us assess better most the applications advance and provide our customer with confidence
during use. such
cases, offer special solutions made from cold-
elastic materials.eu/plasticsforlongerlife
igus® materials:
● igumid G
● igumid NB
● igumid ESD
● igumid TE
● igumid GE
● igumid DT
Find technical data about
igus® materials, temperatures
and chemical resistance
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Technical environment:
● Fire resistance
● Radiation
● Weathering
● Cold, heat
● Explosion risk areas
● Vacuum
● Hot swarf
● Dirt, dust
● Cleanroom
● Chemicals
igus® material data Technical environment
plastics for longer life® igus® know-how polymer materials
Each year, igus® engineers develop more than 500 new plastic compounds and test igus®
products more than 15,000 experiments per year.
Reflecting telescope 2,200m. That’s how recent years they have built an
extensive database the tribological properties polymers.
In extreme cases, also offer modifications and other igus® compounds solution
