Articles – page 5
Published by NHK Group ApS
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Stainless Steel Hinges: Guard Loads and Hygienic Mounting
Select stainless steel and hygienic hinges by door load, pin retention, mounting seals and cleaning access. Includes inspection checks and copyable RFQ.
Stainless Steel Pillow Block Bearings for Washdown: Selection Guide
Stainless steel and waterproof pillow block bearings for washdown: 304 vs 316 housings, 440C inserts, seals, food-grade grease, sizing and an RFQ checklist.
Stainless Steel Spacer Guide: Types, Grades, Hygienic Mounting
Stainless steel spacers and spacer nuts for machine building: types, 304 vs 316L, sizing, hygienic sealed mounting and what to put in your RFQ.
Static vs Dynamic Load Rating: C, C0 and L10 Life
Compare bearing C and C0 ratings, calculate basic L10 life with a worked example, and check shock loads, washdown, housing and lubrication limits.
Surface Roughness Ra for Food Contact: Specify and Verify
Specify Ra for food-contact surfaces: interpret 0.8 µm guidance, finish routes and drawing symbols; verify measurements, welds and seal interfaces.
Swivel Leveling Feet: Angle, Load and Ball-Joint Hygiene
Select articulated machine feet by floor slope, loaded angle, stem extension and joint sealing. Includes installation checks and a copyable RFQ.
Threaded Tube Inserts: Fit, Load and Hygienic End Closure
Select round and square tube inserts by internal fit, retention, thread engagement and cleaning. Compare plastic, metal and welded end arrangements.
Welding Plate and Threaded Plate Guide for Machine Frames
Welding plates and threaded plates for stainless machine frames: types, 304L vs 316L, welding and finishing steps, hygienic mounting and an RFQ checklist.
Adjustable Feet vs Leveling Feet: Terms, Designs and What to Specify
Adjustable, leveling, machine and solid base feet explained: how the designs differ, a 6-step selection method, load example and an RFQ checklist.
Bearing Cover Guide: Open vs Closed End Covers for Bearing Units
Bearing cover guide: open vs closed end covers, stainless vs plastic bearing covers, hygiene and safety, selection steps, fitting and inspection checklist.
Bearing Units: Types of Bearing Block and How to Choose for Hygienic Areas
Bearing units compared: pillow block, tapped base, 2/3/4-bolt flange, cartridge and take-up types, housing materials, sealing and a selection method.
Beverage Processing: Hygienic Components for Juice and Soft Drink Lines
Beverage processing explained by line section: CIP, wet filling halls, materials and seals, and what juice and soft drink lines need from components.