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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...

    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.
    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.
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    Image 1. Gearboxes like this one at a paper plate producer leaked heavily after a change to high-quality lubricant.
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    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.
    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.