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.
Emerson Bearing Boston NTN Sentinel Series stainless steel bearings can be used in blending, stirring, separating, cooking, drying, packaging and wrapping applications.
The Regal Sealmaster Triathlon washdown conveyor mounted ball bearing features a high-phosphorus, nickel-plated bearing inner and outer ring, a triple-lip seal and a locking collar that centers the shaft in the bearing bore.
The Inpro/Seal VB45-S bearing isolator has an interface coupled with an enlarged contamination chamber to protect bearings from the ingress of dust particulates and powerful water jets.