Profile
What was needed? - Metal-free and lubrication-free solutions to avoid contamination with the beverages
- Durable, cost-effective components
Requirements:
The startup Kuantom has developed a machine that mixes cocktails. The machine is suitable for cafés, hotels, restaurants and discos and mixes signature cocktails with consistently high quality. igus supported Kuantom in the development of the hopper system and the emulsion axis, in which iglidur plain bearings are used. These plain bearings had to meet certain challenges. These include, among others:
- Corrosion-resistant
- Rotation despite contact with sugary liquids
- Resistance at 10,000 revolutions per minute
- Quiet operation
- Cost-effective
Industry: Catering/food/beverage industry
Success for the customer: iglidur plain bearings and
xiros ball bearings work as a duo to ensure perfect cocktails. They are durable and ensure that the drinks are not contaminated thanks to their lubrication-free design.