Keepin' It Cool with DualVee® -- Food Processing Equipment

The challenge? An ice cream manufacturing company had a carton pusher application which required a corrosion resistant bearing component capable of handling high speeds and smooth motion. Containers filled with ice cream are placed into position for the final stage of packaging and loading into shipping boxes. As the carton pusher shoves the containers into the boxes, the components of the pusher are coming into contact with melted ice cream, therefore causing potential corrosion to the exposed parts.

The solution! Bishop-Wisecarver’s stainless steel DualVee® guide wheels, with their sealed bearing design and low drag coefficient, proved to be the ideal solution for this demanding application. Designed specifically for excellent resistance to corrosion and compatibility with FDA standards, Bishop-Wisecarver’s off-the-shelf stainless steel wheels and track not only provide the perfect solution for the food and beverage industry but also for any extreme environment packaging application. A variety of material options such as metals, coatings and grease can be specified to achieve superior performance.

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Food Processing Equipment: Maximize up time with DualVee®

Originally designed for harsh environment applications where existing technologies were ineffective, these v groove bearings excel in extreme conditions. The v design creates a velocity gradient, which results in a constant sweeping action that cleans debris from the track. DualVee’s bearing elements are completely sealed and isolated from the environment. Grease is not under attack from constant exposure to water or contaminants, which can cause early failure in exposed bearings, making DualVee a durable and reliable choice for this demanding industry.

• Longer life keeps equipment up and running

• Install or replace in minutes • Speeds to 5.5 m/s

• Acceleration to 5 g’s

• Tolerant of temperatures as cold as -20° C

• High temperature and clean room options available

• Self-cleaning action sweeps debris from the track

• High accuracy and repeatability

• Can run completely dry (no grease); FDA approved grease available, or specify your own

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