SKF Food Line Range bearings have been specifically designed to be used in food and beverage applications and are suitable for use in wet conditions. This pillow block ball bearing unit is made from a combination of stainless steel and reinforced polypropylene, with an inside diameter of 40mm and 179mm in length. Pillow block bearings are used as a pedestal to support a rotating shaft with compatible bearings.
Features and Benefits
• Made from stainless steel and reinforced polypropylene and are designed with hygienic materials and features to meet food safety standards. • Designed to be used in harsh and heavy-duty applications, therefore, they are corrosion resistant even when frequently washed down. • SKF Food Line range bearing units are lubricated for life with a food-safe grease, a relubrication-free solution. • Chemically resistant to contaminants and detergents therefore long-lasting in food and beverage applications.
Typical Applications
SKF pillow block ball bearing units are specifically designed to be used in food and beverage applications and are suitable to be used in wet conditions. Pillow block bearing units are typically mounted in cleaner environments and are not made to bear higher loads.
What are pillow block units designed for?
SKF pillow blocks are designed to safely mount a bearing that lets its outer ring not move but allows the inner ring to rotate. The bearing housing is bolted by holes in the base and the bearing housings can be either split type or solid type.
Why choose the SKF Food Line range?
The SKF Food Line Range of ball bearings and bearing units provide high-performance products that are hygienic and durable. SKF’s Food Line Range is perfect for demanding food and beverage environments and allow you to get the best performance out of your manufacturing equipment such as industrial mixers. SKF’s Food Line Range of bearings and bearing units prevent bacteria growth and corrosion through thorough and frequent washdowns.
Food Line Range bearing units are made from reinforced polypropylene housings which ensures hygiene and safety in wet conditions. This dedicated food range was developed to address the need for hygienic bearings, they do not collect and grow bacteria and can be used safely and efficiently. SKF’s Food Line range addresses environmental concerns regarding contaminants and lubricants as this range of products offer the potential for a relubrication-free solution.
