At this facility, our SAF unit was used for approximately 1.5 years before being replaced for the first time.
According to the maintenance team, they simply loosened the cap bolts until they heard a “pop” from the adapter, and the bearing came right off the shaft.

Previously, removal required 2–3 people, along with cutting using a grinder or torch. This also required a hot work permit from the safety department and a fire watch (a fire spotter who monitors for sparks and fire hazards) to remain on-site for several hours.
Eliminating this process was highly appreciated by the customer.

This represents a major improvement in safety, time, and labor.

Case Study – Alumina conveyor snub pulley

At an alumina refinery in Western Australia, snub pulley bearings on a train loading conveyor had to be replaced every 16 weeks due to premature failures caused by contamination, abrasive wear, and installation issues.

Our Australian distributor, Statewide Bearings, recommended upgrading to COC CX2SN11-050 units with protective covers and sealing improvements.

Result

The bearing life was extended from 16 weeks to 60 weeks — nearly 4 times longer.

Importantly, the bearings were still in excellent condition at inspection and could have continued running even longer.

Customer Feedback

• “Very easy to install”

• “Completed much faster than expected”

• “Using a torque wrench makes installation simple and accurate”

Cost Savings (per conveyor, per year)

• Before: AU$30,016

• After: AU$6,490

• Savings: AU$23,526

Key Benefit

Improved reliability significantly reduces the risk of unplanned downtime.

In this application, a full production stop could cost approximately AU$2.5 million per day, making reliability critical.

Now Available with OCCLOC™ and Newly Added UC-Style Locking Options

To better support a wider range of customer needs, Saniline stainless bearing units are now available with both OCCLOC™ locking and traditional set-screw (UC-style) locking options.

The UC-style option offers a more cost-effective solution, making it easier to replace existing units while maintaining the same IP69K hygienic performance.

This provides:

• Greater compatibility with existing equipment

• More cost-effective replacement options

• Flexible locking options without compromising performance

The GEAPS Exchange exhibition was held in Kansas City, MO, USA.

We had a great number of visitors, and it was so busy that we are completely exhausted.
​Many visitors came after hearing that our labyrinth seal has been successful at other companies, and there was strong interest in the labyrinth seal. We believe it can contribute to extending service life.

The Saniline safety cover system has been patented. It features a simple mechanism that allows the cover to be locked and unlocked by a slight rotation using the bearing insertion opening of the housing.

There is no need to hammer the cover into place or pry it open with a screwdriver.

What makes this idea truly outstanding is that no additional machining is required for the cover. The cover can be installed on an as-cast housing without any modification.