SKF Food line.
The secret ingredient.

A secret ingredient can make all the difference. It adds that little extra that elevates the taste, thereby boosting sales and promoting long-term success. What if you could add a secret ingredient to the machines that produce that tasty bread, chocolate, juice, pizza or soft drink?

SKF Food line is a portfolio of bearings and bearing units specifically developed for the needs and requirements of the food and beverage industry. Every bearing is designed to make the grease stay in, and the contaminants stay out. Critical all the way from preparation and processing to post-processing and packaging, as contamination can occur everywhere.

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Improve food safety
at every step of production

The latest addition to SKF Food line is spherical roller bearings for demanding food and beverage applications. They are equipped with food grade seals and food grade grease to improve food safety and reduce maintenance (service life is on average three timeslonger than for SKF open bearings).

Food-safe production
in every process

Produce more with
minimal maintenance

Reduce the
environmental impact

High-performance food grade NSF H1 grease – optimized for the food and beverage industry. Grease is Halal and Kosher certified and complies with US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and European Community (EC) recommendations.

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Challenges with open bearings

Strict cleaning regime

Water and detergent ingress
Grease separates into oil and thickening agent
Reduced bearing lifetime

→ Unplanned and frequent
production stops

Frequent relubrication

Labor intensive maintenance
Insufficient lubrication
Reduced bearing lifetime

→ Unplanned and frequent
production stops

Grease leakage

Bacteria adhere to the grease with the potential risk of cross-contamination at washdown
Production stop and product recall

→ Damaged brand image and
additional costs

Don’t risk it

Consumer attitudes*

18%

Would abandon a brand if a
recall was issued due
to consumer sickness

43%

Would leave the brand for a few
months before coming back

* According to Trustwell, 2021

Online search trends

A digital footprint can remain long after the remedy of the problems

Legal processes

Putting things right usually takes a lot of time, money and effort

This is SKF Food line portfolio

A complete portfolio of bearings and bearing units to enhance the food safety of essentially any food and beverage application. When you choose SKF, you also get access to the vast knowledge and experience that we have gained over many years.