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Original Bearing
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EDT Bearing
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Bearing
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Cast iron pillow block & carbon steel ball bearing
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ZY1AF8-1-1/2 - Stainless housing with stainless ball bearing
QB1AF9-1-1/2 - Stainless housing with All-Round® bearing insert
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Failure
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Extreme caustic wash down rusts iron housing and carbon steel balls very
quickly. Chicken feathers and viscera further accelerate rusting.
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Stainless housing and bearings are unaffected by wash down chemicals,
feathers, or viscera
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Length of Service
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2 weeks to 1 month
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1 to 2 years
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Maintenance Required
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Regular greasing and constant bearing replacement due to rust,
and potential product contamination.
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All-Round® bearing and housing requires no maintenance after
initial installation
Ball bearing inserts require infrequent lubrication
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Features & Benefits
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Low initial cost.
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- Longer life reduces maintenance cycles
- Low total cost of ownership
- Reliable operation with zero maintenance
- Stainless housings will not rust, chip or peel
- All-Round® bearings won't rust or contaminate
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