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Packaging machine

Machine for packaging goods such as food, beverages and medicines.

Rolling bearings play an important role in the packaging industry as they are used in many of the machines and equipment used to manufacture, process and package products. These systems usually have to work very quickly and reliably to meet the high production requirements, and rolling bearings help to ensure that these requirements can be met.

An important area in which rolling bearings are used in the packaging industry is the conveying and handling of packaging materials such as cartons, films or bottles. For example, ball bearings are used in conveyor belts to support the movement of packaging, while roller bearings and linear guides are used in automatic sorting systems to guide the movement of packaging in different directions.

In the actual packaging line, roller bearings are used in the rotary and swivel movements of filling and packaging machines to enable the fast and precise movement of these components. Rolling bearings are also used in labeling and sealing machines to support the precise movement of labeling heads and sealing machines.

Due to the high demands for efficiency and reliability in the packaging industry, bearings are often made of low-wear and high-performance materials, such as hardened steel or ceramic. Special seals and lubricants are also used here to ensure a long service life of the bearings and reliable production.

Overall, rolling bearings play an important role in ensuring the high production requirements and reliability of systems in the packaging industry.