Food Grade Conveyor Bearings NZ
PacFlange is a purpose-built food grade conveyor bearing system designed specifically for the food processing industry in New Zealand. Developed to eliminate grease contamination and reduce maintenance, PacFlange replaces conventional greased rolling element bearings with a robust, water-lubricated alternative engineered for hygienic production environments.
Pacific Driveline is the authorised New Zealand distributor for PacFlange, supplying and supporting food processing plants nationwide.
The Problem with Conventional Conveyor Bearings
In food processing facilities, traditional greased bearings create ongoing challenges:
Risk of grease contamination in production areas
Regular greasing schedules and labour costs
Premature bearing failure in wet environments
High-pressure chemical CIP washdown exposure
Unexpected downtime due to catastrophic bearing failure
Even food-grade grease introduces contamination risk in sensitive processing lines. In modern hygienic plants across NZ, this is no longer acceptable.
A Grease-Free Alternative for Food Processing Plants
PacFlange is a 100% grease-free conveyor bearing system developed to operate reliably in wet, high-washdown food production environments.
The system consists of:
A food-grade approved housing
A marine-grade stainless steel sleeve for corrosion resistance
An engineered food-grade thermoplastic bearing material
A self-lubricating, low-friction design suited to water handling environments
Designed primarily for low-speed conveyor applications
(typically up to approximately 60rpm), PacFlange is ideal for food processing lines where water, moisture and daily washdowns are present.
Key Benefits
Of PacFlange Food Grade Conveyor Bearings
Eliminates grease contamination risk and removes the ongoing cost of food-grade grease.
100% Grease Free
No scheduled greasing required, freeing maintenance teams for higher-priority work and reducing labour pressure.
Maintenance Free Operation
Performs reliably under daily high-pressure chemical washdowns common in NZ food plants.
Designed for Wet & CIP Environments
When correctly specified, PacFlange wears progressively rather than failing suddenly, allowing planned replacement and reducing unexpected production downtime.
Gradual Wear – No Catastrophic Failure
Many installations exceed the lifespan of conventional greased conveyor bearings in wet processing environments.
Longer Service Life
Designed for NZ Food Processing Facilities
PacFlange food grade conveyor bearings are ideal for:
Meat processing plants (beef, lamb, pork, poultry)
Dairy processing facilities
Aquaculture operations
Fruit and vegetable processing
Cheese manufacturing
Food-grade conveyor systems in wet environments
With strict food safety standards in New Zealand, grease-free bearing solutions are becoming a preferred specification in hygienic plant design.
We understand NZ processing environments and can help eliminate grease-related issues in your conveyor systems.
Why Choose Pacific Driveline?
As the New Zealand distributor for PacFlange, Pacific Driveline provides:
Nationwide supply of PacFlange units
Technical advice and correct sizing for your conveyor application
Integration support for new installations or retrofits
Ongoing local service and replacement supply
Looking for Food Grade Conveyor Bearings in NZ?
If your plant is experiencing:
Greased bearing failures in wet areas
High maintenance labour from greasing schedules
Concerns about food contamination risk
Conveyor downtime due to bearing failure
PacFlange provides a proven grease-free alternative engineered specifically for food processing.
Contact Pacific Driveline to discuss food grade conveyor bearings for your NZ facility.