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Bearing Type

Dodge SC 2-5/16" ball bearing pillow block

Conditions

Continuous water splash. Speed 80 RPM. Temperature 90-105 degrees F. Bearing life 3 months maximum.

Results

MicroPoly filled bearings have lasted over 1 year.

Bearing Type

5206 double row ball bearings

Conditions

Application is on a V Mag stuffer in an angle gearbox. The speed is 200 RPM. The bearings are contaminated with a caustic meat emulsion and washed down every evening. Normal greased bearings are replaced after 4 months.

Results

MicroPoly filled bearings have been in for over 1 year.

Bearing Type

1" housed ball bearing

Conditions

Water and wash down chemicals cause premature bearing failure at 6 months. Speed is 100 RPM. Temperature 80 degrees F.

Results

MicroPoly filled bearings have been in service for 1 year and are still running.

Bearing Type

SealMaster ER 205

Conditions

Wash down caused corrosion of bearings. Bearing life 4-6 months.

Results

MicroPoly filled bearings are lasting 8-12 months.

Bearing Type

RAF Fafnir pillow block 1-1/4 shaft

Conditions

100 degree steam lowers viscosity of grease in bearings, causing the grease to leak out of the bearing. Bearing life 3 months.

Results

MicroPoly solved the leakage problem. Bearing life extended to 1 year.

Bearing Type

Flanged bearing

Conditions

Heavy wash down. Bearings were very difficult to replace. Bearing life 3 weeks.

Results

MicroPoly filled bearings provided 7 months of life, with a considerable cost savings.

Bearing Type

Single row ball bearing

Conditions

Flour and dough particles get into the bearings, causing premature bearing failure. Customer used an oil/lube tube to try to lubricate the bearing. Speed 800 RPM. Temperature 100°F.

Results

MicroPoly is providing lubrication and at the same time is keeping the flour and dough out of the bearing. Customer has eliminated the lube pipes for the bearing.

Bearing Type

Single row ball bearing

Conditions

Wash down of the bearings with water and detergents causes premature bearing failure. Bearing life 3-4 weeks

Results

Customer discontinued monitoring after 9 weeks; results exceeded expectations. Estimated savings is $170,000.

Bearing Type

6000-2RS stainless steel ball bearing

Conditions

Water and beverage syrup run over the bearings. Bearing life 2 months.

Results

Food grade MicroPoly was installed in the bearings. Bearing life extended to at least 8 months.

Bearing Type

Stainless steel ball bearing, 20 mm bore

Conditions

Absolutely no lubrication could be used in valve, and no bacteria contamination permitted. Speed is 35 cycles per minute, 90 degree turn. Temperature 160-180°F. Bearing life 2 weeks.

Results

The life of the MicroPoly filled bearing has increased to 8-10 weeks with no bacteria contamination found.

Bearing Type

5202, 7206, 6002, CR101UU, DDFIF814ZZ

Conditions

Heavy wash down. Bearings expensive to change out during fishing and canning season and are typically replaced during production.

Results

Bearings lasted a full season, saving cost of bearing replacement, labor, and down time.

Bearing Type

6206-2RS single row ball bearings and 5206-2RS double row ball bearings

Conditions

Bearings are exposed to fish and fish scale residue, cold temperatures, and water wash down. Bearing life 3-4 weeks.

Results

Bearings filled with MicroPoly now last 3-4 months, cutting both bearing replacement cost and downtime.

Bearing Type

Link Belt wash down flanges; various sizes

Conditions

Water sprayed into bearings along with dirt and contaminants, as well as tomato acid, resulting in loss of bearings for half the harvest season.

Results

Food grade MicroPoly installed and bearings are lasting through the harvest season.

Bearing Type

Torrington needle bearing #HJ-202816

Conditions

Bearing life 2 weeks. Speed 150 feet per minute. Failure was caused by high heat (up to 200°F) and constant use.

Results

Bearing life has been extended to more than 18 months.

Bearing Type

ER-32 and ER-28 inserts

Conditions

Bearings were failing due to lack of lubrication. The speed is 350 RPM. They would replace the bearings 2-3 times per harvest season.

Results

Bearings fitted with MicroPoly are now in their second harvest season.

Bearing Type

1-7/16 flange bearings

Conditions

Slow speed, some heat and normal wash down of equipment. Normal life for greased bearings is one year.

Results

16 bearings have been in for over 2 years and were still running.

Bearing Type

1-1/4" housed ball bearings

Conditions

Moisture and wash down solution caused corrosion of bearings and housing. Bearing life varied.

Results

Replacing bearings with Linkbelt Klean-Gard bearings filled with MicroPoly has eliminated failures.

Bearing Type

Housed ball bearings, 3/4" to 1-1/4"

Conditions

Bearings failed prematurely due to contamination by small cardboard particles. Grease was leaking out of the bearings, causing the manufacturer to scrap some product.

Results

600% bearing life improvement and elimination of scrap caused by grease contamination.

Bearing Type

1" housed bearings

Conditions

During the sizing operation, salt and other seasonings are added. These solid particulates contaminated the bearings, causing bearing failure in 6-8 weeks. Downtime costs customer $25,000 per hour.

Results

MicroPoly filled bearings have been running for 2 years without any problems. Estimated annual savings is $660,000. MicroPoly is now used on all of the sizing lines and inclines.

Bearing Type

Kaydon slim line bearing KD050CPO

Conditions

Bearings are subject to a very heavy wash down. Bearing life 1 month.

Results

Bearings have continued to run through harvesting and production season. Bearing life has been extended to more than 5 months.

Bearing Type

RCTJ 1-1/4" pillow block, VCFT207 2-bolt flange

Conditions

Warm, moist environment.

Results

MicroPoly has eliminated the need to grease and therefore has reduced the consumption of grease and its cost.

Bearing Type

McGill pillow blocks

Conditions

The bearings operate at 50 RPM and 180°F. Bearings had to be greased four times per year.

Results

MicroPoly filled bearings have been in for over 1-1/2 years, eliminating the cost and labor for greasing the bearings.

Bearing Type

Two 2-15/16 SKF pillow block bearings

Conditions

Steam, high temperature (300°F), and moisture contamination. Normal greased bearings last six months.

Results

Two bearings with High Temperature MicroPoly have been in for 9 months and were still running.

Bearing Type

ZA2115

Conditions

Dirt contamination and wash down. Had to replace bearings at least twice a season.

Results

No replacement during current season. MicroPoly has tripled bearing life.

Bearing Type

Rex 5207Z tapered spherical

Conditions

Wash down; bearing was mounted on tail pulley of incline receiving line. It was then submerged in dirty water, running 24 hours a day 7 days a week for 120 days. Conveyor speed is 65 fpm with an average weight of 175 lbs. per foot. Bearings were replaced every 90 to 120 days (each harvest season).

Results

MicroPoly filled bearings are in their second season. After inspection it is believed that three seasons will be possible.

Bearing Type

B1065-1 needle roller bearing

Conditions

Heavy water wash down and citrus juice exposure. Bearing life 2 weeks.

Results

MicroPoly filled bearings have been in service for more than 6 months.

Bearing Type

608-2RS

Conditions

Heavy wash down, water and cleaning chemicals. Continual replacement of various bearings was occurring. The fish oil caused bearing failures.

Results

MicroPoly has tripled life of bearings.

Bearing Type

Tapered roller bearing, 1" bore

Conditions

Wash down after each shift.

Results

Three-fold increase in wheel bearing life with MicroPoly MPF-0696 food grade formula.

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