en.Wedoany.com Reported - Engineering polymer manufacturer igus has developed a tribological dry coating for high-throughput packaging and manufacturing plants, designed to reduce friction and wear. The coating is applied as a powder and baked onto metal surfaces, forming a self-lubricating polymer layer that eliminates the need for external lubricants. In South Africa, igus is promoting this technology to continuously operating manufacturing and packaging businesses, helping to extend equipment life and reduce maintenance requirements.

Ian Hewat, Managing Director of igus South Africa, stated: "This eliminates friction problems without adding maintenance complexity. The coating enables operators to upgrade existing steel components into engineered sliding surfaces that run cleanly, dryly, and predictably over long cycles." This dry coating embeds solid lubricants within a polymer matrix, forming a stable sliding interface that prevents wear and material buildup. The process involves first cleaning the component, then electrostatically spraying the iglidur powder, followed by baking and curing. It is suitable for various applications such as transfer plates, chutes, and conveyor systems, with variants available including food-grade and high-temperature resistant options. Existing equipment can also be retrofitted through coating, without the need to replace hardware.

"Operators in South Africa face pressure to do more with less, and the igus coating offers a practical way to extend equipment life and stabilize processes without redesigning the entire system," Ian concluded.

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