Hydraulics & Pneumatics June 2022

www.hpmag.co.uk HYDRAULICS & PNEUMATICS June 2022 31 Tel: 0121 460 1113 or Email info@worlifts.co.uk +44 (0)1202 478334 uk@polyhose.com www.polyhose.com Manufacturers of Hydraulic, Thermoplastic, PTFE & Industrial Hoses Hydraulic Sewer Jetting Torque/Rescue Paint Spray Gas Chemical SKF has developed a deep-groove ball bearing that is designed specifically for use in the food and beverage industry. The off- the-shelf bearing, part of SKF’s Food Line series, is pre-filled with food-grade grease and incorporates an integral seal. Together, these new features reduce water ingress – helping to raise bearing performance and maintain high standards of hygiene. The new bearing does not require relubrication, which realises several advantages: reduced maintenance, and greater uptime; less chance of leakage; and lower grease consumption. Improved environmental performance A reduction in grease consumption – and grease disposal – can help factories to improve their environmental performance. At the same time, the low-friction seal helps to reduce the energy consumption of the bearing – which offers further savings. “Until now, there have only been custom-filled bearings for this type of application. As an off-the-shelf product, our new Food Line bearing will be faster – and more cost-effective – to re-order than a bearing that needs to be custom-filled.” says Christian Mertens, application specific offer manager at SKF It is also manufactured to SKF’s Explorer performance class and has a high load-carrying capacity. This helps to maintain rotating equipment performance – and maximise uptime – under the demanding conditions of food production. The new bearing fully complies with food industry standards. Its high-performance, food grade NSF H1 grease is optimised for use in the food and beverage industry. It is Halal- and Kosher-certified and complies with US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and European Community (EC) recommendations. The food-grade seals are blue in colour, which allows for easier optical detection. www.skf.com SKF food-grade bearing sets high standards in hygienic design