Corrosive environments in food and beverage processing
To prevent bacterial growth, food processing machinery is often subjected to the application of caustic antibacterial cleansing agents followed by high pressure washdowns that can wash out grease and significantly increase the risk of corrosion of standard carbon steel bearings, leading to costly unplanned stops.
But, this can be avoided. See how our customers did it
Corrosion resistant bearing technologies
What if you could use corrosion resistant stainless steel components - withstanding the harshest processing environments and cleaning regimes?
MRC* high nitrogen corrosion resistant (HNCR) bearing technology
Enables you to achieve a breakthrough in bearing life with ultimate corrosion resistance.
Extreme corrosion resistance. The combined presence of nitrogen and high chromium in HNCR steel, delivers unprecedented corrosion resistance. Based on a naval corrosion test method, HNCR bearings exhibited zero signs of corrosion after a year-long salt bath immersion.
Hardness and fatigue life. HNCR is a martensitic through-hardened steel, capable of being case (or induction) hardened. Based on the rolling contact fatigue test method, HNCR bearings deliver two to three times the fatigue life of standard stainless steel.
* MRC is a brand of SKF
SKF stainless steel deep groove ball bearing technology
A food safety compliant solution for wet and corrosive environments
Increased protection against corrosion
- Stainless steel for inner ring, outer ring, rolling elements and cage
- Stainless steel backing plate for seals used in the VP311 range (see product catalogue)
Industry fit. The corrosion resistant bearing material, the color detectable, FDA approved rubber seal and food grade lubrication (grease or Solid Oil) make these bearings optimal for use in food and beverage environments.
By implementing a food safe range of SKF bearings in your plant, you benefit by
Reduced risk and consequences
of food line contamination
Potentially increase
temperature and throughput
Increasing reliability - reduced unplanned
stops due to bearing failure
Watch to learn more about how you can achieve those business values
Read on: What our industry expert say and what benefits our customers achieved
"We have listened to our customer base and their need for a completely corrosion resistant bearing. HNCR technology offers the
ultimate protection against corrosion without sacrificing hardness and fatigue life from standard 52100 steel bearings.
This allows for increased uptime, productivity and profitability to our customers."
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Laurie Olson, Development manager speciality bearings
SKF Solution Products Development Manager
Benefits our customers achieved
Listen to how an ice cream plant was able to produce more ice cream with reduced maintenance, utilizing HNCR bearing technology.
Read more about the range of corrosion resistant bearings and their areas of application
For assets operated in harsh or extreme environments
MRC ultra corrosion resistant sealed deep groove ball bearings
For virtually all applications where corrosion can cause downtime or food safety is at risk
When there is a need for additional protection against contaminants
Solid Oil lubrication technology – for the full range of corrosion resistant bearings