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Original Bearing
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EDT Bearing
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Bearing
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Any style cast iron, nickel plated or composite housing with a ball bearing
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NA Poly-Round® Solution® solid polymer bearing insert with
locking sleeve in polymer (or stainless) housing
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Failure
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Caustic wash down rusts cast iron housing and carbon steel insert very
quickly, frequent relubrication
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Housings and bearings require NO GREASE, are not affected by
caustic wash down, are non-contaminating
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Length of Service
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1 to 2 months
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12+ months (guaranteed application)
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Maintenance Required
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Regular greasing and constant bearing replacement due to rust;
potential product contamination.
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Requires no interim maintenance after initial installation
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Features & Benefits
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Low initial cost
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- Longer life reduces maintenance cycles
- Lower total cost of ownership
- Reliable operation with zero maintenance
- Higher level of sanitation
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