JWCI solves cheese challenge with Schaeffler track roller guides 27 November 2013

Staffordshire-based JWCI Process Engineering has solved a stilton cheese storage problem for an unnamed plant by using track roller guidance systems from Schaeffler UK.

JWCI managing director John Clarke says that the tracked storage racking systems -- which were designed, manufactured and installed by JWCI – have increased cheese storage capacity at the plant's cold storage facility by more than 70%, without any change in floor space.

"We had to meet very strict timescales and budgets on this project and so it was important that our suppliers delivered on time and within budget – both of which I'm pleased to say Schaeffler did," states Clarke.

He explains that the new, extended storage facility had to installed in a second floor room to accommodate growth in production at the client, and so was designed to utilise the entire space, from floor to ceiling.

"We designed a stainless steel tracked racking system that utilised the existing storage space much more effectively, which meant the customer could increase production output significantly without having to invest in new premises or expand its existing cold storage facility," states Clarke.

"We designed, manufactured and installed a fully hygienic tracked racking system that could be easily moved by a single operator, eliminating trip hazards and resulting in a safer working environment," he adds.

For the racking system top rails, JWCI specified a total of 48 three-metre LFS series solid profile guideways, from Schaeffler, as well as LFR series locating track rollers and bolts.

The latter are double row angular contact ball bearings that comprise an outer ring with a Gothic arch profile, an inner ring and two ball and cage assemblies. The inner and outer rings are manufactured from 100Cr6 rolling bearing steel. The special outer ring provides two-point contact in the contact zone with the raceway. The bearings can support axial forces from both directions, as well as radial forces.

Brian Tinham

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