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Bearings in the Food Processing & Packaging Industry

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  Many industries focus on food. For example, the agricultural industry deals with the growing, harvesting and preparation of fruits and vegetables for distribution, while the catering industry deals with the preparation and service of meals in local restaurants. These two industries are distinct from the food processing and packaging industry, which processes food after it has been processed by agricultural facilities but before it is distributed to catering facilities. Basically, any food that enters a production facility falls under the dominion of the food processing and packaging industry. Thanks to population growth and rising incomes, the demand for food has increased dramatically over the years. Meeting this demand requires investing in food processing and packaging equipment that can improve efficiency, lower costs, and reduce downtime while meeting all FDA and health requirements. Choosing the correct bearings is critical to achieving these goals.   What bearings...

Bearing Life Cycle

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  Each bearing has a certain potential for life. However, research has shown that, for various reasons, not all bearings achieve this. Important milestones that have a major impact on the life of a bearing can be recognized during the life cycle of the bearing. These steps are assembly, lubrication, alignment, basic condition monitoring, and disassembly. The life cycle stages of a bearing are extremely important to achieve maximum service life. By applying good maintenance practices and using the right tools, you can dramatically extend the life of your bearings and increase plant productivity and efficiency. Help your bearing reach its maximum life! Mounting: Mounting is one of the critical stages in the bearing life cycle. If the bearing is not mounted correctly using the correct method and tools, the bearing life will be shortened. Individual applications may require mechanical, thermal, or hydraulic mounting methods for proper and efficient bearing mounting. Selecting th...