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Bearings for the Food and Beverage Industries
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Bearings for the Food and beverage industries

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2 NSK commenced operations as the first Japanese manufacturer of rolling bearings back in 1916. Ever since, we have been continuously expanding and improving not only our product portfolio but also our range of services for various industrial sectors. In this context, we develop technologies in the fields of rolling bearings, linear systems, components for the automotive industry and mechatronic systems. Our research and production facilities in Europe, America and Asia are linked together in a global technology network. Here we concentrate not only on the development of new technologies,...

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Food and Beverage industries 3 Total Quality by NSK: The synergies of our global network of NSK Technology Centres. Just one example of how we meet our requirements for high quality. Partnership based on trust – and trust based on quality NSK is one of the leading companies with a long tradition in patent applications for machine parts. In our worldwide research centres, we not only concentrate on the development of new technologies, but also on the continual improvement of quality based on the integrated technology platform of tribology, material technology, analysis and mechatronics. More...

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4 Keeping it running keeps running costs down

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Food and Beverage industries 5 Continuous high speed operation, the most stringent of hygiene standards and operating conditions where heat, cold and damp are the norm; this calls for bearings that you can rely on to take extreme conditions in their stride, as well as making costeffective production possible. NSK bearings for the food and beverage industries are robust, made of corrosion resistant stainless steel and lubricated for life. NSK bearings for the food and beverage industries are robust, made of rust-resistant stainless steel and lubricated for life. For trouble-free operation,...

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6 Explicit requests demand precise solutions As one of the biggest rolling bearing manufacturers worldwide, NSK has a wide range of rolling bearings specifically for the food and beverage industry, whose construction features include, amongst others, rustproof materials, sealed construction with lifelong lubrication, and foodstuffs-compatible lubricants. The difference is in the lubrication NSK´s patented Molded-Oil™ grease is specifically developed for situations requiring high levels of hygiene, such as in the food and beverage industries. As such, the Molded-Oil™ lubricant is transported...

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Food and Beverage industries 7 A confectionery manufacturer was struggling with equipment breakdowns and production losses in the region of 307,000€ a year. The reason for the failures lay with water making its way into the rolling bearings of one of the pumping systems, leading to a buildup of sugar crystals in the plant. Thanks to the implementation of our profitability programme AIP (Asset Improvement Programme) the problem was analysed and quickly established. Reasons for the success of our AIP programme are an on-site situational analysis, the establishment of problem-solving measures,...

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8 Innovative products for increased productivity Life-Lube® bearings The Life-Lube® series from NSK combines the corrosion resistance of our Silver-Lube® housings with the outstanding sealing and lubrication attributes of the Molded-Oil™ units. They can hold water as well as process fluids and chemicals at bay. Chrome-plated corrosion-resistant bearings Thanks to nickel-plating, these bearings display an extremely high resistance to corrosion. Even constant underwater operation cannot adversely affect their performance. Aqua-BearingsTM NSK Aqua-Bearings™ use a special fluororesin for the...

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Food and Beverage industries 9 Triple-lip sealed inserts Triple-lip sealed inserts can replace ordinary ball bearing inserts in applications where bearings are subjected to strong dust or water pollution, such as in vegetable washing plants or in fish processing plants. Stainless steel bearing units These stainless steel ball bearing units are housed in stainless steel cases and lubricated with Molded-Oil™. They are perfectly suited to applications requiring cleanliness and corrosion resistance, such as in fryers and conveyor belts for the meat and fish processing industries. Stainless...

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10 Innovative products for increased productivity Mounted units The cast iron or pressed steel housings are available as pillow block, 2-bolt flange, 4-bolt flange or take-up units that are suited to either metric or imperial shafts. Both the standard and special seals are suited to rough environments and applications. Single row angular contact ball bearings NSK angular contact ball bearings were developed to satisfy the ever-increasing demands of pump manufacturers. With angular contact ball bearings in polyamide, steel or brass cages, NSK offers one of the most extensive ranges in this...

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Food and Beverage industries 11 Silver-Lube® mounted units NSK’s Silver-Lube® series is a range of corrosion resistant bearing units specifically for use in industries where frequent thorough washdowns are necessary, optimum hygiene standards are required and good chemical resistance is important over a wide temperature range. The units are available in pillow block or 2-bolt flange, 4-bolt flange or take-up unit configurations. Single row deep groove ball bearings NSK is the worldwide leader in deep groove ball bearing production. Primarily for use under radial loads, they can, however,...

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12 Getting to the heart of service: the AIP Value Cycle Assessment of the necessary action to be taken and all related costs Development of possible solutions and an explanation of related costs Clarification of any further questions such as lead times and redesign Establishment of deadlines Definition of the various project stages Establishment of the people responsible for carrying the project forward Check to see whether the forecast savings have been achieved Check to see whether experience gained in another sector can be used to further increase savings potential Step 4 Measuring value...

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