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News Release from: SKF UK | Subject: Bearings for food
Edited by the Processingtalk Editorial
Team on 31 August 2004
Bearings thrive in clean wash down
conditions
To eliminate the problems of corrosion and bearing damage caused by frequent wash downs, SKF has developed a complete assortment of bearing units for the food and beverage processing industries
To virtually eliminate the problems of corrosion and premature bearing damage caused by frequent wash downs, SKF has developed a complete assortment of bearings and bearing units for the food and beverage processing industries This industry is relatively unique in its requirements
This article was originally published on Processingtalk on 1 Aug 2008 at 8.00am (UK)
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In some cases, the product is acidic, as is the case for citrus processors; in others, the product is abrasive (biscuits and similar bakery products).
In either case, machinery is exposed to frequent high-pressure wash downs with caustic anti-bacterial cleansing agents.
These frequent wash downs add water and cleaning solutions to the list of contaminants that cause rust and accelerate potential bearing failure.
The range of bearings and bearing housings from SKF has been specifically designed for fast, easy wash downs.
The housing's non-porous surface resists the accumulation of bacteria-forming food particles and the light grey colour of the housing makes visual inspection easy.
SKF offers a choice of stainless steel bearings or new coated bearings.
The bearings are also equipped with a low friction multi-lip rubber seal that is bonded to a stainless steel core.
The SKF multi-functional seal - first designed for agricultural applications - provides superior protection against wash downs and solid contaminants.
Whether you choose a stainless steel bearing or a coated bearing, each one is designed to be self-aligning - to provide longer bearing service life.
To accommodate misalignment, the concave bore of the housing is designed to accommodate the convex outside diameter of the bearing.
The bearings are also maintenance free.
Each bearing is filled with FDA approved food quality grease that will adequately lubricate the bearing under normal operating conditions.
This grease can be used in applications where operating temperatures range from -45C to 120C.
The product line comprises two complementary designs - L and KC - in several housing shapes.
This extensive range is completed with open and closed end covers, available as accessories. Request a free brochure from SKF UK ...
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