Food-processing machinery adds environmental questions that may not exist in a dry factory application. the application guidance assigns EP-KR19 through EP-KR47 as the main screening range and highlights food-grade lubrication, corrosion-resistant material requests and easy cleaning. Those points should be treated as configuration requirements to confirm during the RFQ; the standard EP-KR / EP-KRV series name by itself does not prove a stainless-steel or food-grade specification.
Environment first, model second
State whether the follower is in a dry zone, splash zone or routinely washed area, and identify cleaning chemicals if they can contact the component.
If the machine specification requires a food-grade lubricant, include that requirement explicitly. Lubricant family and compatibility should be confirmed for the ordered configuration.
the application requirements notes stainless/corrosion-resistant needs in food machinery. Treat this as an option to confirm, not a default property of every EP-KR / EP-KRV model.
EP-KR / EP-KRV sizes to investigate
| EP model | D* (mm) | Stud thread | Speed reference | Food-machinery screening note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EP-KR19 / EP-KRV19 | 19 | M8×1.25 | 20,000 rpm | Compact lower end of the application range. |
| EP-KR22 / EP-KRV22 | 22 | M10×1.25 | 17,000 rpm | Useful compact/mid reference for packaging or handling mechanisms. |
| EP-KR26 / EP-KRV26 | 26 | M10×1.25 | 17,000 rpm | Larger outer diameter while retaining the listed M10×1.25 thread. |
| EP-KR30 / EP-KRV30 | 30 | M12×1.5 | 14,000 rpm | Mid-range size for a larger mounting interface. |
| EP-KR35 / EP-KRV35 | 35 | M16×1.5 | 10,000 rpm | Larger stud and outer-ring envelope. |
| EP-KR40 / EP-KRV40 | 40 | M18×1.5 | 8,500 rpm | Upper-middle size in the food-processing range. |
| EP-KR47 / EP-KRV47 | 47 | M20×1.5 | 7,000 rpm | Upper end of the range defined in the application guidance. |
What procurement and maintenance should specify
Tell us whether the component is near product contact, inside a guarded drive area or in a washdown zone. This prevents over- or under-specifying the environment.
Provide the required lubricant designation or food-grade requirement when known. Do not rely on a generic “sealed bearing” description to satisfy a plant lubricant policy.
Measure D*, outer-ring width, stud thread and shoulder geometry. The environmental requirement does not remove the need for dimensional fit.
Report corrosion, grease washout, seal damage or a rough track surface. These observations help separate environmental problems from simple wear.
Specify the environment with the bearing dimensions
Send the current model, quantity, D*, thread, machine zone, cleaning method, corrosion exposure and lubricant requirement. We will use EP-KR19 to EP-KR47 as the screening range and confirm any special material/lubricant request separately.