Bakeries that view bearing selection through the lens of heat stability, contamination control and energy efficiency will reduce disruption and protect both product integrity and margin.
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.
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The incredibly demanding operating application and washdown conditions, along with food safety concerns and regulations, have driven a shift toward IP69K-rated products.
Self-lubricating plastic bushings or thermoplastic plain bearings have the same dimensions as bronze bushings; are resistant to dust, dirt, water and chemicals; have a high load capacity; and are maintenance free.
The Regal Beloit Sealmaster Triathlon washdown conveyor mounted ball bearing has a corrosion-resistant design that features high-phosphorus, nickel-plated bearing and outer rings.
Kilian CB-14 Series conveyor bearings feature a nylon retainer that separates and guides the balls, a pressed-in nylon adapter that eliminates direct contact of the bearing ring with conveyor shaft and an adapter flange that acts as a bearing shield to exclude contaminants.
SKF mounted ball bearing units with cast iron housings are used in a range of light- and medium-duty industrial applications, including conveyor systems, fans and air handling equipment.
