|
|
Original Bearing
|
EDT Bearing
|
|
Bearing
|
Standard metal ball bearing insert in cast metal pillow block or
2-bolt flange bearings, 1-7/16" shaft
|
NA10BE7-1-7/16 and NA2BE7-1-7/16 polymer block bearing with locking
sleeve, OR NA10GE7-1-7/16 Poly-Round® Solution polymer insert
with locking sleeve in polymer housing
|
|
Failure
|
Impact breaks cast iron housings. Exposure to chicken waste
and out-of-doors environment rusts and corrodes ball bearings and
housings.
|
General and predictable wear, no catastrophic failures.
NA material takes impact and chicken wastes well.
Bore elongates over time.
|
|
Length of Service
|
2 weeks to 2 months
|
6 months to 1 year
|
|
Maintenance Required
|
Regular greasing. Frequent replacement, possible catastrophic failure
if housing breaks during processing.
|
Requires no interim maintenance after initial installation
|
|
Features & Benefits
|
Low initial cost.
|
- Longer life reduces maintenance cycles
- Low cost of ownership
|
