In commercial bakeries, ovens run hot, conveyors rarely stop and a fine layer of flour finds its way onto almost every surface. It’s an environment defined by temperature extremes, contamination and tight production schedules. In this environment, small mechanical components are expected to perform flawlessly, and that includes industrial bearings.
The scale of the commercial bakery sector makes reliability non-negotiable. According to the Food and Drink Federation, food and drink manufacturing is one of the UK’s largest manufacturing sectors. It contributes over £35 billion ($46.3 billion) annually to the UK manufacturing turnover, which is almost a quarter of the total.