iglide® A500 bar stock - plate strip

iglide® A500 bar stock – plate strip
iglide® A500 is a food-grade, high-temperature, chemical-resistant material for harsh, hygienic environments. It provides low friction and reliable wear under aggressive cleaners and sustained heat, ideal for long wear rails and guide pads in demanding lines.

When to use it: For food-grade strips in hot, chemically aggressive zones that require steady, dry-running performance.
When not to use it: For the most extreme chemical and temperature exposure, consider X or AD500; for general-purpose strips at moderate loads, see J350; for a cost effective black strip, see JB.

Industry/Application Areas

• CIP/SIP washdown areas
• Hot-fill, cooking, or sterilization lines
• Packaging and processing near aggressive media

igus® plate strips are narrow flat stock that minimize scrap for long, straight parts. You buy only the length needed while keeping a consistent width for quick cutting and repeatable wear rails or guide pads. Strips retain iglide® advantages: dry running, low wear, and material choices for hygiene and temperature needs. Available in round bar stock, plate stock, sheet stock, plate strips, and custom profiles (upon request).

When to use plate strips

• Long, straight wear rails, guides, or pads that fit the strip width
• Projects prioritizing scrap reduction and material cost control
• Fast cut to length with simple, repeatable fixturing
• Consistent width to streamline fixture design and throughput

When not to use plate strips

• Parts wider than the strip or requiring large pocketed faces (choose plate stock)
• Thin liners, shims, or low profile wear layers (choose sheet stock)
• Curved or complex 2D profiles that nest better on larger plates or sheets
• Turned, round geometries (choose round bar)

The full catalog of semi-finished products is available in the Downloads tab.