PRODUCT CHALLENGE
®
E-Z KLEEN
STAINLESS STEEL AND
POLYMER BEARINGS
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Outline
• EZ Kleen Polymer Housing
• EZ Kleen Stainless Steel Housing
• Beverage Bearings
• Bearing Inserts
• Related Products
• Food Industry Focus
• Applications
• Summary
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Why the Polymer & Stainless Steel
Housings
• Listening to customers & providing
solutions that meet their needs
• Customers provided the input for the
development of E-Z KLEEN bearings
• Designed to meet the requirements of the
food processing industry
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E-Z KLEEN Housing Features
• Polymer housing
- FDA / USDA compliant
- Solid base
- Anti-microbial agent retards
fungal and bacterial growth
- Seamless stainless steel ferrules
in bolt holes
• Stainless steel housing
- FDA/USDA compliant
- Solid base
- Corrosion resistant 300 series
stainless steel
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E-Z KLEEN Polymer Housed
Bearings
• Thermoplastic polyester reinforced with
fiberglass strands
• Excellent chemical & corrosion resistance
• Rugged design for extra strength exceeds
static capacity of the bearing
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No Cavities! No Fillings!
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Anti-Microbial & Anti-Fungal
Results of housing anti-microbial
Activity against test organisms
Test Organism
Inhibition (%)
Type
Staphylococcus aureus
100
Aspergillus niger
100
Bacterial
0
Fungal
0
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Growth Free Zone (mm)
Contact
Polymer Housing Strength
205 Series Ultimate
Strength
1” (25mm) Co = 1565 lbs
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Polymer Sleeve
• Polymer Insert
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Injection molded DELRIN®
- FDA/USDA compliant
- Self-lubricating
- Stainless steel
anti-rotation pin
- White color
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Polymer Sleeve - Polymer Housed
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Temperature Limits
Sleeve Bearing
Ball Bearing
- Bearing insert
-40 to 180ºF
- Bearing insert
-20 to 225ºF
Housing
Continuous 275ºF
(135ºC)
Contact DODGE engineering
for recommendations on
applications
exceeding
these temperature ranges
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Polymer Styles & Sizes
• Pillow blocks and 2 & 4 bolt flanges:
- 3/4 thru 2
- 20mm thru 50mm
• Tapped base, flanged brackets, & wide
slot take-ups:
- 3/4 thru 1-7/16
- 20mm thru 35mm
• Inserts
- Ball bearing - corrosion resistant SC or
D-LOK
- Polymer sleeve
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E-Z KLEEN Stainless Steel Housed
Bearings
• 300 series stainless steel
• Manufactured with a solid base
• Provides excellent chemical resistance
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Stainless Steel Styles & Sizes
• Pillow blocks:
- 3/4 thru 2”
- 20mm thru 50mm
- 204 – 210 series
• Two & four bolt flanges:
- 3/4 thru 2”
- 20mm thru 50mm
- 204 – 210 series
• Inserts
- Ball bearing - corrosion resistant SC or
D-LOK
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Beverage Bearings
Lubricant - Mobil SHC 460
• 100% filled and sealed (lube for life)
• High adhesion property to metal
• High water resistance capability
• Endcovers recommended
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E-Z KLEEN Bearing Inserts
Ball bearing
• Designed for washdown
applications
• -20°F to 225°F
• Speed range: shaft
dependent
• Nomenclature: INS-SC-012CR
INS-DL-012CR
INS-GT-012CR
Sleeve bearing
• Designed for washdown
applications
• -40°F subzero to 180°F
• Speed range: to 500 RPM
• Nomenclature: P2B-PSEZ16
108-P
The Nickel Alloy Teflon
Advantage
Dodge Nickel Alloy Teflon
Zinc
TDC
24 Hrs.
Accelerated
Test Results
400
Series
Stainles
s
Black Oxide
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E-Z KLEEN Bearing Inserts
Corrosion Resistant [CR] Insert Features
• Nickel Alloy Teflon® composite
coating
• FDA/USDA lubricant
• PROGUARD PlusFlinger
seals
• Set Screw & D-LOK
locking systems
• Anti-rotation pin
Nitrile Lip Seal
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Greas
e
Barrie
r
Grip Tight Adapter
• Polymer or stainless housing
• Dodge CR nickel alloy teflon
coated bearing
• Stainless steel balls
• Stainless steel ProGuard
Plus seals
• 316 stainless adapter &
locknut
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Grip Tight Adapter Advantage: DamageFree Shafting
• No shaft
damage/rework
- Due to
setscrews
- Due to fretting
corrosion
Avoid costly labor
and
maintenance to
recondition
shafting to
accept new
bearing
Shaft after 500 hours
with setscrew bearing
Shaft after 2,500 hours
with adapter bearing
• Internal bearing
puller - Bearing
comes off of adapter
effortlessly
Bearing comes off
of shaft with no
effort
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Protection and Sealing
Systems
End Closures/Covers
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Available for polymer and
stainless steel housings
Snap-in engagement type
Encloses rotating shaft end
(below) OR over shaft as
additional labyrinth seal (left)
Redesigned shaft side
enclosure
Provides effective seal
Helps meet OSHA
requirements
No speed limitation
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Food Industry Focus
• Products tailored
specifically to meet the
needs of the Food Industry.
- E-Z KLEEN Stainless
Steel and Polymer
Bearings
- Easy Clean Plus
Washdown Motor
- E-Z KLEEN Quill
TIGEAR
- Easy Clean AC/DC
Drives
• Sales and engineering
specialists that exclusively
support the Food Industry.
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Applications
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Applications
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Applications
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Summary
EZ KLEEN housings
• Polymer
• No cavities or fillings prevents bacteria getting caught
on bearing
• Anti-microbial agent inhibits bacterial growth
• Superior strength
• Housing styles: Pillow blocks, 2 & 4 bolt flanges,
tapped base, flanged brackets, & wide slot take-ups:
• Stainless Steel
• 300 Series Stainless provides excellent corrosion
resistance
• Housing styles: pillow block, 2 & 4 bolt flanges
Corrosion resistant ball bearing inserts
• Improved corrosion resistance and wash down
performance
• Superior life vs. TDC, Zinc or 400 series stainless
Available locking mechanisms
• Setscrew, D-Lok, & GRIP TIGHT
odge EZ KLEEN ball bearings are designed for long life
specifically in the food industry
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