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    A pump used in the food processing industry.
    Bearings & Seals

    Addressing sealing challenges in rotating equipment for the food and pharmaceutical industries

    Joshua Cavinee
    July 31, 2023
    Material certifications, seal geometry and even seal color must also be factored in to allow for maximized seal life, minimized risk and reduced total cost of ownership for both...
    Courtesy of Trelleborg Sealing Solutions
    Trelleborg Sealing Solutions has launched its latest lightweight thermoplastic composite bearing, the HiMod Advanced Composite Bearing Plus, an enhanced dual-layer bearing with a low-friction modified PEEK layer that reduces friction and increases wear performance for use in bearing, wear ring and bushing applications.
    Bearings & Seals

    Trelleborg launches low friction lightweight thermoplastic composite bearing

    Trelleborg Sealing Solutions
    Aug. 23, 2022
    Courtesy of Trelleborg Sealing Solutions
    Food and beverage processing is one of the most demanding environments, so seals must stand up to extreme temperatures, steam and wear in dynamic situations.
    Bearings & Seals

    Solving the challenge of safe and effective food and beverage production

    David Kaley
    Aug. 22, 2022
    Courtesy of SEPCO
    A noncontact, compound labyrinth bearing isolator installed on a hydrapulper in a paper mill.
    Bearings & Seals

    How to prolong bearing life

    Chris Tindell
    Nov. 16, 2021
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    Bearings & Seals

    VIDEO: Discussing PTFE seals with Trelleborg

    Processing Staff
    Nov. 8, 2021
    Trelleborg Sealing Solutions
    Standard O-rings can be matched to satisfy specific application needs.
    Bearings & Seals

    Selecting the right seals for food and beverage processing

    David Kaley
    Sept. 22, 2021

    Bearings & Seals

    SEPCO
    Figure 1: Compression packing must be FDA compliant. Other sealing technology needs to be constructed of food-grade materials if they contact ingredients.
    Bearings & Seals

    Addressing food industry sealing challenges

    Zach Nepa
    Sept. 15, 2021
    Figure 1: Seals that are ultra reliable for securing connections in continually operated equipment, such as clamp seals from Freudenberg Sealing Technologies, are ideal for equipment used in the food, beverage and pharmaceutical industries.
    Bearings & Seals

    5 best practices when selecting sealing solutions for food and beverage applications

    David Clark
    May 26, 2021
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    Bearings & Seals

    Industry Brief: Sealing slurries in centrifugal pumps and SEPCO's new SAS-P sealing system

    Sealing Equipment Products Company, Inc. (SEPCO)
    Jan. 13, 2021
    Courtesy of SEPCO
    Image 1. Gearboxes like this one at a paper plate producer leaked heavily after a change to high-quality lubricant.
    Material Handling (Dry & Wet)

    4 steps for reliable lubrication

    Chris Tindell
    Oct. 1, 2020
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    Bearings & Seals

    Industry Brief: Seal technology solutions in food and beverage processing

    Sealing Equipment Products Company, Inc. (SEPCO)
    Sept. 29, 2020
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    Bearings & Seals

    Steel, candy and bread: The importance of reliable seal technology

    Zach Nepa
    March 18, 2020
    PTFE braided packing for food service, which complies with the FDA and USDA requirements under Title 21 Food and Drugs, 178.2570, Lubricants with Incidental Food Contact, 177.1550, Perfluorocarbon Resins. All images courtesy of SEPCO.
    Bearings & Seals

    Safe, effective food and beverage seal technology

    Terry Roberts
    Dec. 18, 2019
    A bearing test rig at ABB’s Greenville, South Carolina Advanced Development Lab. All images courtesy of ABB
    Bearings & Seals

    Sensors for mounted bearings

    Artur Rdzanek
    June 3, 2019
    Wireless condition monitoring solution helps operators quickly assess bearing performance and health.
    Figure 1. Air seal. All images courtesy of SEPCO
    Powder & Bulk Solids

    How air seals work

    Mikal Hayes
    March 6, 2019
    Air seals effectively seal powders and solids and require no maintenance or flushing.
    Hallite seals. Courtesy of Hallite
    Bearings & Seals

    Custom-machined pharmaceutical seals and plastics save time and money

    Shiva Bissoon
    Feb. 11, 2019
    Materials expertise and smart engineering can help manufacturers optimize equipment performance.
    Graphic courtesy of FTL Technology
    Bearings & Seals

    Sealing challenges in the pharmaceutical industry

    Russ Pimblett
    Oct. 17, 2018
    Consideration should always be given to compliant materials, hygienic designs and cleaning regimes.
    All graphics courtesy of Motion Industries
    Bearings & Seals

    Maximize process reliability with gasket, sealing and bearing protection

    Jeff Arnold
    Sept. 3, 2018
    The support parts play a crucial role in a pumping system’s return on investment.
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