FOOD &
BEVERAGE.
Stainless steel motion components engineered for strict washdown zones.Zero rust. Zero downtime.
Series GE..SS
The industry standard for sanitary articulation.
The Challenge
Why standard parts
fail the washdown.
Harsh chemicals and high-pressure water destroy standard bearings. We engineer for the extremes.
Washdown
"Caustic foam and high-pressure spray strip grease and corrode standard steel housing."
316 Stainless + PTFE Liner
Contamination
"Food residue gets trapped in open bearings, creating bacterial growth zones."
Sealed or Open-Hygenic Design
Misalignment
"Flexing frames during operation cause edge-loading and premature seizure."
Self-Aligning Geometry
The Solution Set
Engineered for hygiene.
A focused range of stainless components designed to survive the wash cycle and keep the line moving.
Spherical Plain Bearings
Pivots in diverters, gates, and linkage arms.
Absorbs misalignment during thermal expansion or frame flex.
316SS Housing + PTFE Liner
Rod Ends & Spacers
Adjustable linkages for valve actuators and guides.
Field adjustable length with high articulation angles.
316SS Body + PTFE Race
Thrust Bearings
Vertical clamps and press arms with axial loads.
Handles heavy axial force that destroys radial bearings.
High-Load 316SS Design
Cam Followers
Track guidance for filling and packaging machines.
Rolling contact reduces friction in high-cycle automation.
Sealed Stainless + Food Grease
Selection Logic
Washdown-first selection rules.
Don't overcomplicate it. Prioritize material compatibility and assembly tolerance to avoid downtime.
Washdown zone?
Resists caustic foam.
Grease unwanted?
No washout risks.
Binding risks?
Handles frame flex.
Axial loads?
For heavy clamping.
Guided motion?
Better than sliders.
The "Safe Bet" Config
90% of F&B applications succeed with this exact setup.
Corrosion Proof
Maintenance Free
Prevents Binding
In The Field
Motion where it matters.
Proven performance in real-world conditions.
Conveyors
Rod Ends + Spacers
Standard joints seize when frames flex. We align through it.
Filling Lines
Cam Followers
High-speed accuracy without the grease contamination risk.
Pressing Units
Thrust Bearings
Engineered to handle the crush force that breaks radial bearings.
Actuators
Clevises & Yokes
Stainless interfaces that don't rust shut during maintenance.
Material Strategy
Selecting the right grade prevents rust and saves money. Don't over-spec if you don't need to.
304 Stainless
Entry-level corrosion resistance. Good for areas with mild humidity but limited direct chemical exposure.
316 Stainless
The F&B gold standard. Molybdenum content resists pitting from chlorides and strong cleaning caustics.
440C Stainless
Hardened for wear resistance. Use only when load capacity is critical and corrosion is secondary.
Maintenance Strategy
Eliminate points of failure.
Maintenance-Free
Our primary recommendation for washdown zones. PTFE liners provide permanent lubrication that water cannot wash away.
- No grease nipple to attract dirt
- Zero risk of lubricant contamination
- Consistent friction over service life
Lubricatable
Available for legacy systems or specific high-speed applications where a regreasing protocol is already enforced.
- Grease fittings provided
- Requires Food-Grade Grease (H1)
- Must purge after washdown
Engineering Support
Need technical backup?
Part Identification
Send us a photo or dimensions. We'll cross-reference it.
Application Sizing
We verify load ratings for your specific motion angles.
Retrofit Strategy
Convert standard bearings to washdown-ready units.
CAD & Datasheets
Download models for your machine design files.
Common Questions
Expert answers.
Start with 316 stainless for corrosion resistance and pair it with maintenance-free PTFE liners to eliminate grease washout concerns.
Binding typically occurs due to misalignment from frame deflection or tolerance stack-ups. Using self-aligning spherical joints and misalignment spacers resolves this by allowing articulation.
Use thrust sphericals when the primary load direction is axial (parallel to the shaft), such as in vertical clamps or hold-down units. Standard radial bearings will fail prematurely under heavy thrust loads.
Yes. While we stock standard ISO sizes, we can produce custom stainless components for OEM requirements, including specific pin sizes or housing geometries.
For high-frequency reciprocating motion on tracks, Sealed Stainless Cam Followers are superior to sliding blocks, offering lower friction and higher wear resistance.
Simply provide the component type (e.g., GE20-UK-2RS), quantity, and any special environmental conditions (e.g., specific cleaning chemicals used).
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Provide your requirements below. We'll specify the correct stainless grade and maintenance strategy for your washdown environment.
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Prevents corrosion failures by matching grade.
Crucial for selecting Thrust vs. Radial bearings.
PTFE vs. Grease determines maintenance schedule.