Below is an introduction to a bearing that has been adopted for use in a conveyor system.
This product was considered for use in equipment where sterilization is performed using high-temperature cleaning showers or chemical agents. In such harsh environments, components contained in tap water—such as calcium, magnesium, and silica—tend to crystallize as the water dries and easily adhere to the bearing surfaces.
To facilitate the cleaning and removal of these crystallized contaminants, we proposed a full-ball design without a cage. This structure allows foreign matter to be more easily flushed out during cleaning.
However, because the balls in a full-ball design are in direct contact with one another, its use is limited to very low-speed applications.
With regard to the outer diameter, it was necessary to avoid interference with other components. Therefore, the bearing was designed with the smallest possible outer diameter. At the same time, in order to ensure sufficient load capacity, a double-row configuration with two rows of balls was proposed.
In this way, even in applications where adhering contaminants must be washed away, or in environments with limited installation space, we are able to offer flexible, custom-designed bearing solutions.
When considering bearings with special shapes, please feel free to consult our sales department.
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