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Original Bearing
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EDT Bearing
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Bearing
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Bronzoil® bearing in cast metal housing
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NA4GC-015-1 - solid polymer self aligning bearing in polymer
housing; NATUN-1 - solid polymer block bearing; EDTU-1 -
stainless take-up frame assembled with polymer block bearing, NATUN-1
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Failure
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Contamination from lubrication may warrant premature changeout;
Bronzoil® is not food-contact approved; metal housing may rust.
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Bore elongation over time
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Length of Service
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3 to 8 months
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8 to 14 months with no product contamination
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Maintenance Required
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Requires regular greasing because of washdown & heat.
Housing rusts from washdown.
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Only maintenance required is periodic inspection of polymer bearing
to predict longevity and change out.
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Features & Benefits
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Low initial cost
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- Non contamination
- Longer life, predictable change out
- Zero maintenance, no greasing
- Lower total cost of ownership
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