Unique Patent Pending Design Protects Against Ingress of High Velocity Washdown Fluids

Pittsburg, CA - - Bishop-Wisecarver Corporation, manufacturer of the original DualVee guide wheel and industry leader in guided motion technology, announces its new patent pending washdown wheels, the latest addition to the company’s signature DualVee product line. Designed primarily to meet the extreme demands of food processing equipment linear motion applications, the washdown wheel significantly extends bearing life, and is interchangeable with standard vee wheels for ease of replacement.

“Applications in washdown environments typically experience frequent bearing replacement due to the ingress of highly corrosive fluids and loss of lubrication,” says Nigel Watson, Engineering Manager at Bishop-Wisecarver. “DualVee washdown wheels can increase replacement intervals nearly three-fold, resulting in less downtime, higher productivity and lower costs.”

Available in sizes 2 and 3, DualVee washdown wheels feature an all stainless steel construction, FDA approved grease, and outer shield and inner seal for added protection from liquids and debris. The rubber over molded metallic shield acts as a primary seal when subjected to a stream of high pressure washdown fluid. The pressure causes the shield to deflect, and the soft outer rubber layer compresses against the metallic surface of the wheel, forming a momentary seal that prevents the ingress of the liquids. The inner seal provides a secondary line of defense, keeping external fluids out of the wheel and retaining the internal lubrication grease; both important factors affecting the life of the wheel. Once the stream is directed away from the wheel, the deflected shield returns to its original position, allowing any residual fluid that entered the area between the shield and seal to drain out or be spun out by centrifugal force.

“With the introduction of this unique design, Bishop-Wisecarver has filled a gap that existed previously for food and beverage applications,” says Pamela Kan, President of Bishop-Wisecarver. “We are proud of the inventiveness of our engineering team for providing the answer to this problem, and for, once again, reinforcing our position as the pioneer and industry leader in guide wheel technology.”

For more information on DualVee washdown wheels visit www.bwc.com/products/dual-vee.html.