The Challenge
The MOWI factory in Duninowo, Poland has several conveyors located in wet environments which are directly exposed to water and chemicals during cleaning, thus they require protection from external forces. The previously used bearing housings required additional design adjustments to achieve the required hygienic requirement. This process was time and resource consuming. Therefore, it was essential for MOWI that new components could endure harsh cleaning conditions, help minimize the cleaning time of the equipment whilst maintaining optimal performance.
The Solution
Having discussed the practical details together with the equipment design engineer, NGI provided the suitable alternatives for the hygienic bearing houses. They were installed on the existing equipment to check and verify the advantages of this solution in a harsh production environment.
The Effect
Hygienic seals used on the thread between the plate and the bearing housing remain tight after assembly and during the production process. The seal around the shaft is durable and does not require replacement in the long term. It is convenient to carry out the cleaning process of the area between the bearing itself and both mounting points. This is because the design of the bearing housing allows for better access to all areas of the device where the bearing housing is used.
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