Posted to News on 21st Jan 2009, 13:08
Life-Lube bearings are water- and chemical-resistant
NSK is combining the corrosion-resistant properties of its Silver-Lube bearing housings with the excellent sealing and lubricating properties of Molded-Oil inserts to produce Life-Lube, a new range of bearing units designed for use in industries where contact with water and process fluids is unavoidable, excellent chemical resistance is required, and longer lubrication life is necessary.
Life-Lube units are available in pillow block, two-bolt flange, four-bolt flange and take-up unit configurations, and are capable of accommodating initial misalignment from mounting errors. The bearings are fitted with stainless steel flingers and nitrile rubber seals as standard, and offer reliability in hostile applications.
Life-Lube housings are made from PBT thermoplastic resins, which, in addition to being non-corrodible, are resistant to detergents and a wide range of chemicals. The housings are paint- and coating-free, which prevents chipping or flaking, and have smooth surfaces to assist in washdowns. As a result, they are suitable for use in applications where cleanliness is paramount.
Bearing inserts in the Life-Lube range are manufactured from stainless steel, which provides superior corrosion resistance. The inserts are lubricated with NSK's own oil-impregnated polymer, Molded-Oil. Oil is delivered on demand from this material and provides ample lubrication for the bearing for extended periods.
Maintenance-free
Importantly, Molded-Oil solid lubricant resists contamination and addresses the problem of loss of lubricant due to water ingress - a feature of particular importance on machines used in food processing, as it provides the benefits of increased reliability and longer maintenance-free intervals.
In addition, Molded-Oil bearings can also reduce the total cost of ownership of equipment and machines by removing the downtime associated with relubrication intervals, and by cost savings achieved through reduced requirements for replacement bearings and bearing lubricants.
Comprehensive details of the full range of Life-Lube bearings are provided in a new, FREE 156-page Self-Lube catalogue, produced by NSK. Copies of the new catalogue can be obtained from NSK's Marketing Department by telephoning +44 (0)1636 605 123 or emailing [email protected]. Callers should quote reference SLB/A/E/2.08 when ordering.
