Food Processing Filled Bearings

Filling operation - yogurt processing facility

BEARING TYPE:

Stainless steel ball bearing, 20 mm bore

CONDITIONS:

Absolutely no lubrication could be used in valve, and no bacteria contamination permitted. Speed is 35 cycles per minute, 90 degree turn. Temperature 160-180°F. Bearing life 2 weeks.

RESULTS:

The life of the MicroPoly filled bearing has increased to 8-10 weeks with no bacteria contamination found.