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Original Bearing
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EDT Bearing
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Bearing
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Plated ball bearing in polymer housing
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NA6GC7-1, NA Poly-Round® insert with locking sleeve in
polymer housing
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Failure
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Breading eats away seals, grease contaminates products
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Insert will elongate over time; can replace the Poly-Round®
and re-use the housing and sleeve
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Length of Service
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4-6 weeks
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12+ months (guaranteed application)
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Maintenance Required
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Weekly re-lubrication with possibility of product contamination; regular
bearing replacement
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No re-lubrication, unaffected by washdown. No maintenance after initial
installation
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Features & Benefits
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Low initial cost
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No process contamination, predictable replacement time, lower cost of
ownership
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