EDT CASE STUDY Solution ® split plane bearings Food Processor Split Type E pillow blocks on cooling tunnel Powering long tunnel equipment, such as a cooling tunnel, involves large shafts (4" diameter is not uncommon), large motors and heavy gearboxes. When the tapered roller pillow block bearings need to be changed out, all of these components must be removed. The wet environment demands the bearings be replaced at least once a year. This is difficult and time consuming, often requiring an outside contractor with a crane for a couple of days. For this processor, the cost of using standard roller bearings over the course of a year was very expensive, including: • Cost of original bearings • Costs of grease and labor of routine lubrication (this plant: up to four lube cycles per

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