SKF Solutions to optimize food and beverage processing
Food Line Blue Range ball bearing units

Fully-sealed, relubrication-free washdown units designed to mitigate food safety risks

SKF’s Food Line Blue Range washdown units have been developed with an emphasis on compliance with food safety regulations. With food grade and corrosion resistant components and blue material for optical detectability, each element has been designed to provide better performance in Food & Beverage processing and cleaning environments.

SKF Food Line Blue Range bearing units offer: 
  • Patented, relubrication-free technology
  • Innovative seven-lip sealing system guides contaminants away from the bearing
  • Ideal for processing and conveyor applications in heavy washdown with aggressive detergents
  • IP69K independently tested and compliant
  • Industry approved: FDA and EC compliant
  • Food grade grease NSF H1, Halal certified
Benefits include:
  • Drop-in replacement with improved performance
  • Reduced maintenance and related costs
  • Less use of grease fosters a sustainable culture
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PEER FaBXTREME® ball bearing units

A maintenance-free, stainless steel bearing solution for superior corrosion protection ​​​​​​​

Working in difficult-to-reach and hazardous locations? Our selection of maintenance-free PEER FaBXTREME units reduce costs and extend service life for Food and Beverage processing equipment. Superior design, corrosion-resistant material and manufacturing craftsmanship provide the advantages required for Food & Beverage machinery to operate at full efficiency for years to come.

PEER FaBXTREME ball bearing units offer:
  • Stainless steel construction for corrosion protection
  • Extended inner rings for shaft stability and dual set screw locking
  • Patented FDA compliant seal with multi-barrier protection both in use and during washdown
  • FDA/USDA approved Mobil grease FM222 lubricant; NSF H1 registered, DIN51825 certified, Halal & Kosher certified
  • Drop-in replacement for easy installation
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SKF Food Line deep groove ball bearings

A high level of safety at every stage of food production

Research shows over 90% of food and beverage producers expressed high interest in standard deep groove ball bearings (DGBBs) that are compliant with food safety regulations throughout their facilities. 

SKF Food Line deep groove ball bearings combine a steel deep groove ball bearing manufactured to the standards of SKF’s Explorer performance class, with high-performing food grade grease and best-in-class sealing for non-corrosive environments, for all load conditions. 

SKF Food Line ball bearings for non-corrosive environments provide:
  • Maximized rating life and running accuracy from SKF Explorer design
  • RSH contact-seal performance for excellent water and solid contaminant exclusion
  • Blue synthetic rubber seal for easy identification of fragments in food stream
  • Industry approved: FDA and EC certified
  • Halal & Kosher certified
  • Allergen-free

 

Food Line deep groove ball bearing chart
SKF Food Line deep  groove ball bearings
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SKF Food Line spherical roller bearings 
SKF Food Line spherical roller bearing

Reduce the risk of food contamination while extending bearing service life

The new SKF Food Line spherical roller bearing comes pre-filled with NSF H1 grease, ideal for the food industry. Its high-performance FDA-approved rubber contact seal guards against water and contaminants, reducing grease leakage and the need for frequent relubrication, and increasing bearing performance and service life.

The blue color of the seal makes it easy to spot any fragments in the food processing setting.

SKF Axios wireless monitoring solution

A first line of defense for Food & Beverage machinery

A simple, wireless, predictive maintenance solution from SKF and Amazon Web Services (AWS). SKF Axios collects and analyzes vibration and temperature data to detect equipment anomalies and provide notifications on the health of your machinery. When abnormal machine conditions are detected, users are alerted so they can respond with proper maintenance.

SKF Axios condition monitoring offers:
  • Fully automated wireless technology for 3-axis vibration and temperature data collection
  • Works out of the box and easy to install - no need to drill and tap
  • No technical expertise or vibration experience required
  • Uses machine learning to detect anomalies and notify users
  • Cost-effective and scalable
  • SKF Axios sensors and gateways are backed by a 5-year warranty
SKF Axios
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Additional SKF products for the Food & Beverage industry