SKF Taking the heat: grease-free bearings in baking

Subjecting bearings to high temperatures and high levels of humidity increases maintenance requirements and costs. Also, limitations of available grease technology do not permit an increase of oven temperature that would allow faster throughput – without additional planned downtime that might offset the benefits. However, a new breed of grease-free bearings thrives in these punishing conditions – and boosts throughput. 

Industrial ovens run around the clock, only pausing for maintenance. From the original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) build, who are invariably working to a budget, ovens are commonly equipped with standard bearings – lubricated with food-grade grease. 

This is no design shortfall on the part of the manufacturer: as long as the bearings are maintained regularly, and run according to specifications, they will most often continue to function well. However, bakeries – and many other industrial companies – are looking to streamline their maintenance schedules in order to boost efficiency and increase profits. This is doubly important in the face of cost pressure from their customers – major food retailers. 

One way to increase operational efficiency is to run the ovens faster, at higher temperatures. This increases throughput, but also puts more strain on the oven – meaning it must be maintained more frequently. Any increased profits – from baking more – can be though often offset by the cost of extra maintenance, and more frequent shutdowns.

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