Taper Lock Bushings for Food & Beverage Processing Equipment
Food and beverage machinery may include conveyors, packaging drives, pumps, mixers and fans. Dimensional fit comes first; material, corrosion and cleaning requirements should then be stated explicitly for the ordered configuration.
Where the bushing enters the drive
Recommended series to review
| Application / duty | EP series to review | Selection note |
|---|---|---|
| Compact Taper Lock | EP-1008 through EP-2517 | Useful model group to review for smaller drive shafts when the hub matches. |
| QD steel family | EP-SF-STL through EP-F-STL | Use with matching QD components; confirm material/finish requirements separately. |
| Custom material/finish | Project-specific | State the required material standard, finish and hygiene-zone constraints for confirmation. |
Key selection criteria
| Selection variable | What to confirm |
|---|---|
| Hygiene zone | State whether the bushing is in product-contact, splash or non-contact equipment areas. |
| Cleaning environment | List washdown chemicals/temperature where relevant. |
| Material/finish | Do not assume a suffix proves a stainless grade; specify the requirement. |
| Shaft/hub | Confirm dimensions and bushing family. |
| Documentation | State any material or inspection document required. |
Model suggestions are starting points for an enquiry, not a substitute for checking shaft diameter, keyway, mating hub geometry and the drive requirement.