Reliable SKF solutions compliant with food safety requirements

Driven by increasingly stringent regulations focusing on the production of safe food, SKF has developed new technologies that have given rise to the Food Line range of premium bearings, seals, lubricators and lubricants. These advanced products, which use proven SKF technology to enable bearings to operate without the need for relubrication and contain corrosion-resistant components, ensure excellent bearing performance in washable environments, reducing maintenance and maintenance costs. ;increase machine availability. There are also benefits for the environment!

Food and beverage production equipment is negatively impacted by both the products produced (e.g. acidic citrus fruits, abrasive baking ingredients, etc.) and the stringent cleaning requirements in the production environment. Food safety and hygiene regulations require frequent high-pressure washing of machines with corrosive cleaning agents, which corrodes components, washes away grease and damages seals, increasing the risk of product contamination due to lubricant leakage.

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The new SKF stainless steel deep groove ball bearings from the Food Line series meet all food safety requirements. The bearing inner and outer rings, rolling elements, cage and seal reinforcement plate are manufactured from stainless steel, providing high corrosion resistance in virtually any food and beverage production environment. The synthetic rubber mixture used for seals meets the requirements of category 3 of the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the European Community (EC). In addition, the bearings are factory filled with food-grade grease, which is classified by NSF as category H1.

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High temperature deep groove ball bearings are ideal for bakery applications, behaving optimally at temperatures up to 350°C thanks to a one-piece pure graphite crown cage that withstands extreme temperatures. The basket design ensures sufficient ball-to-cage contact to produce a fine powder. This powder coats the rolling elements, eliminating metal-to-metal contact in the bearing and the need for constant relubrication. As a result, costs are reduced and production downtime is reduced.

SKF Food Line Beverage compact assemblies (Food Line series for beverage production) are an ideal solution for applications requiring high load capacity but compact housing, which is typical for conveyors in the beverage industry. Designed with a smaller bolt pattern, these bearing units feature relubrication-free SKF bearings, highly effective seals and grease with excellent performance.

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SKF recommends self-aligning ball bearings from the Food Line series for applications in wet, abrasive and polluting environments. Thanks to their innovative design, these relubrication-free assemblies help eliminate wash-related corrosion problems, premature bearing failure and negative environmental impact.

Reliable and accurate lubrication has the foundationcrucial to achieving high equipment availability. SKF Systems 24 gas-powered single-point automatic lubricators, LAGD series, can be adjusted to deliver the correct amount of lubricant to the lubrication point within a pre-determined time interval, ensuring accurate control of the amount of lubricant delivered . Featuring flexible dispensing times from 1 to 12 months and an intrinsically safe rating (ATEX approved for Zone 0), SKF System 24 lubricators are suitable for a variety of equipment including pumps, electric motors, fans, blowers, conveyors ;w and chainów.

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Food safety management systems such as Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP) require the use of lubricants registered as acceptable for incidental food contact. Also in this case, SKF has a solution in the form of a clean, non-toxic bearing grease, SKF LGFP 2. Medical grade Vaseline oil was used as the base oil and as a thickener. aluminum complex soap. This NSF classified H1 grease, with Halal and Kosher certificates, is characterized by excellent durability and high resistance to water and corrosion. LGFP 2 bearing grease is suitable for use in food processing equipment, conveyor bearings as well as packaging and filling machines.

SKF's mission is to be the undisputed leader in the bearing industry. They achieve this by offering solutions that reduce friction and CO2 emissions while increasing machine uptime and efficiency. Rotating shaft products and services include bearings, seals, lubrication management, artificial intelligence and wireless condition monitoring. SKF is represented in over 130 countries and has approximately 17,000 distributors worldwide. Annual sales in 2020 amounted to SEK 74,852 million and the number of employees was 40,963. www.skf.com ® SKF is a registered trademark of the SKF Group.