Food & Beverage Solutions
An Industry Leader in
Food-Safe Bearing
Performance
Timken engineers hygienic bearings built to survive washdowns, prevent contamination, and outlast the competition — from poultry processing lines to bakery conveyor ovens.
IP69K
Washdown Rated
FDA
Compliant Materials
125+
Years Engineering
USDA
Accepted
Learn how our IP69K rated bearings perform in extreme conditions.
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Bearings Engineered for Hygiene & Uptime
Discover how Timken’s Poly-Round®, IP69K Hygienic Mounted Ball Bearings, and corrosion-resistant deep-groove bearings keep your lines running through the toughest washdown cycles.
- IP69K high-pressure, high-temperature washdown resistant
- FDA/USDA-compliant materials — food-safe grease & polymer housings
- Corrosion-resistant stainless steel & engineered polymer options
- Lube-free & maintenance-free designs for demanding environments
Why Timken
Performance You Can Spec With Confidence
From initial OEM design through end-user reliability programs, Timken delivers engineering depth, compliance documentation, and measurably lower total cost of ownership.
Improve Food Safety
Our bearing design resists rust and corrosion extending bearing life and reducing the risk of contamination to food during production.
Lower Total Cost of Ownership
As proven in case studies, our hygienic bearings typically cost less to own overtime due to long service life and less maintenance.
Application Engineering Support
Timken engineers spec the right bearing for your exact load, speed, and hygiene parameters — backed by 125+ years of bearing knowledge and a global support network.
Ready to spec the right bearing for your application?
Connect with a Timken Food and Beverage application engineer — no obligation, just expertise.
Why Timken
Performance You Can Spec With Confidence
From initial OEM design through end-user reliability programs, Timken delivers engineering depth, compliance documentation, and measurably lower total cost of ownership.
Case Study • Poly-Round® / Poultry Transfer Conveyors
$130K
Total Savings
— Major Chicken Processor
Bearing life extended from 3 months to 3 years. Eliminated weekly re-greasing and water purging that halted operations.
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Case Study · Poly-Round® Plus / Oven Rollers
$234K
Saved Over 24 Months
— Snack Manufacturer
Oven roller bearing life extended from 3 to 15 months. Regular maintenance eliminated and unplanned downtime drastically reduced.
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Case Study · Stainless + Solid Lube / Cage Unload
74%↓
Annual Cost Reduction
— Poultry Cage Unload
Annual per-unit cost fell from $29,497 to $7,623 (saving $21,874/year). Bearing life extended from 2 months to 12+.
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Industry Applications
High-Performance Bearings Across Processing and Packaging Equipment
Our solutions are engineered for load, speed, heavy washdowns and hygiene demands.
Conveyors
Corrosion-resistant mounted bearings for washdowns in conveying equipment.
Ovens & Fryers
High-temp rated bearings for tunnel ovens, spiral ovens, and fryer conveyors.
Weighing & Fillers
Corrosion-resistant deep groove ball bearings for direct food contact in weighing and filling equipment.
Mixers & Extruders
Heavy-load bearings for continuous mixers, extruders, and forming equipment.
Slicers & Peelers
Corrosion-resistant solutions for produce and protein processing.
Freezing & Chilling
Poly-round bearings perform in low temperatures and damp environments.
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Let's Find the Right Bearing for Your Application
Fill out the form and a Timken food and beverage application engineer will follow up within 1 business day to discuss your specific requirements, certifications, and available solutions.
- Personalized bearing selection guidance
- Application-specific load and hygiene analysis
- Pricing, availability & distributor options
- FDA/USDA compliance documentation if needed
- No obligation — expert advice, not a sales pitch
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