“Following customer feedback on the original blue and white materials, it was clear that there is a requirement for a tape that cannot be seen within an application,” commented Rob Dumayne, director, igus. “This new black option offers users much more design freedom where the tape is a visible part within a system.
Reels of tribo-tape are offered in two standard widths 100 and 120mm and are available with or without self-adhesive back. Other widths up to and including 500mm are available on special order. Standard thickness is 0.5mm, without adhesive back, the 500mm width is 1.0mm thick.
“The new black B160 tribo-tape provides a higher wear resistance than other materials available in the range. As with all iglidur tribo-tape materials, it is also self-lubricating and maintenance free,” added Dumayne.
Custom die cut parts are available, whether as a specially tailored by-the-metre product or freely designed prefabricated parts, from one-offs to high-volumes, igus will produce custom parts according to the requirement, the company said.
