NSK Life-Lube ® bearings improve the reliability of vegetable washing operations
The food industry demands many prerequisites of its bearings , not least long service life , high-speed capability , hygienic operation and robust sealing technology . Without these attributes , food plants will incur higher maintenance costs and unscheduled production downtime , both of which impact upon bottom-line profitability .
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To overcome these issues , increasing numbers of vegetable processing facilities are identifying NSK ’ s Life- Lube ® series as the optimum bearing choice for demanding applications such as washing systems .
Life-Lube ® bearing units comprise two key components , the first of which is a thermoplastic polyester ( PBT ) housing that provides corrosion resistance and eliminates any risk of contamination from painted or coated surfaces . The housing also features nitrile rubber seals to prevent the ingress of contamination and water / cleaning chemicals from repeated washdown procedures . In comparison