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Metal Detectable End Covers : Provide A Food Safe Solution
Baldor Electric introduces a new addition to our bearing family - Baldor•Dodge Metal Detectable End Covers, designed to provide a safe solution for food processing facilities. Baldor•Dodge Patent Pending Metal Detectable End Covers are constructed of a durable, high-density, polyethylene (HPDE) material containing stainless steel, allowing the end covers to be detected by x-ray and metal detectors used in food and beverage applications. Metal Detectable End Covers are available for all Baldor•Dodge E-Z Kleen and Ultra Kleen mounted ball bearings with shaft sizes 3/4 to 1-15/16 inches.
Product Features:
- Visible blue color provides quick inspection
- Snap on style for easy installation
- Include a drain hole to prevent moisture from collecting inside the cover
- Incorporate an additional lip on the mounting surface for a more rigid fit within the housing, creating a better seal and reducing chances that the cover will get knocked off during operation
- Provide positive sealing in wet environments
- Create safer working conditions by covering exposed, rotating shafts