Jake Wenzel

Jake Wenzel is an application engineer at the Timken Company. During his time with Timken, he has provided application support for customers primarily in the food and beverage market. Wenzel has a Bachelor of Science in mechanical engineering with a minor in business essentials from the University of Akron.

Bearing Solutions for Food and Beverage Conveyance

Tips for selecting bearings for new conveyors, maintaining bearings in existing equipment.

Jake Wenzel

April 29, 2025

Here's a look at the types of bearings used in food and beverage conveyance and details to consider when selecting bearings for new conveyor builds and maintaining existing ones.

Egg Central Station is qualified for high standards of food safety

Why the IP69K Rating is Essential For Bearings in the Food And Beverage Industry

Jake Wenzel

July 1, 2024

The incredibly demanding operating application and washdown conditions, along with food safety concerns and regulations, have driven a shift toward IP69K-rated products.

Join Lynn Dornblaser, Client Advisor at Mintel, and Alyse Thompson-Richards, Editor-in-Chief of FOOD ENGINEERING, as they break down the 2026 Top 100 Food and Beverage Companies and discuss the factors affecting this year’s rankings.

Explore food safety strategies that strengthen sanitation, risk management, operational efficiency, and compliance across foodservice and facility environments.