Posted on May 4, 2020October 14, 2022 NEWSNEWS Bearing solutions for the food and beverage industry: Sentinel Series, a worry-free lubed for life solution 4 May 2020 - Toronto - Sentinel - Products Food-grade environments require bearing units specifically designed to adhere to exacting standards. NTN’s Sentinel Series provides peace of mind in environments where moisture, cleaning agents and other contaminants run rampant. Our corrosion resistant design shields against all of these problems and our food-grade solid lube withstands the high pressure sanitation and washdown procedures necessary in these environments. FEATURES AND BENEFITS 1. NTN food-grade solid lubricant (NSF H1 registered) provides permanent bearing lubrication by protecting bearings from washout and preventing undesired grease leakage into food 2. 100% stainless steel bearing are corrosion-resistant and require no coating, eliminating the potential of flaked coatings contaminating end product 3. Silicone seal and slinger combination creates a water-resistant barrier to help prevent contamination 4. Protective covers for units provide additional protection against contaminants and moisture, while adding additional safety for maintenance personnel 5. Full-contact nitrile seals creates a water-resistant barrier to help prevent contamination THE NTN ADVANTAGE: SOLID LUBRICATION 21X the grease washout resistance Zero grease leakage Zero re-lubrication requirements Zero maintenance In food processing plants, every minute of uptime matters. But harsh chemicals, grease washout, corrosion and contamination work together to slow a plant’s productivity. NTN offers bearing solutions for the food and beverage industry designed to exceed industry standards, together with readily available replacement parts through your local distributor at a moment’s notice. NTN SENTINEL® SERIES With premium features like corrosion resistant materials, full-contact seals and solid lubricant, our latest line of maintenance-free bearings defend against your plant’s harsh chemicals and wet environments. Available in both radial ball and mounted unit styles for a wide variety of applications. NTN ULTRA-CLASS™ SERIES Our flagship mounted ball bearing line features a heavy duty housing and blackoxide coated insert that guards against corrosion, humidity and moisture—ideal for the environment stressors you face. At the same time, its unique flinger design and elastomeric seal keeps out contaminants for longer-lasting performance. NTN Corrosion Resistant Line Bearing Units NTN Corrosion Resistant Line Bearing Units with NSF H1, food-grade grease designed for all general applications that encounter water and corrosive wash-down like inspection, cutting and conveyors. NTN SENTINEL® SERIES Radial Ball Bearings Specially designed stainless steel bearings with full-contact seals and H1 solid lubricant prevent grease washout encountered in bottle washing, filling and capping applications. NTN SENTINEL® SERIES Mounted Ball Bearings All units come standard with corrosion-resistant materials, caps and solid lubricant to last longer on conveyors in washdown applications COMMITTED TO INNOVATION Our product lines are optimal solutions for an environmentally demanding industry, and we are committed to collaborative development of new and unique solutions for the dynamic rules and regulations of the food and beverage industry. For more information, download NTN Sentinel Series Defend Your Profits Food & Beverage Brochure (PDF) and NTN Bearings for Produce & Canning Brochure (PDF) NTN Sentinel Series – Defend Your Profits – Food & Beverage (PDF 1.7 MB) NTN Bearings for Produce & Canning (PDF 7 MB) About NTN Founded in 1918, NTN is one of the world's largest producers of premium quality ball and roller bearings, long recognized for the most stringent quality standards in the industry. With plants around the globe and a strong domestic manufacturing network, over 80% of the products sold by NTN in North America are made by one of the ten plants the company operates in Canada and the USA. NTN is also a leading provider of bearing services which include technical support, maintenance and reliability services, engineering consulting and training. NTN's company vision is "to transform into Canada’s leader of the Ultimate Bearing Experience." NTN Contact Rita Payne, NTN Marketing: rpayne@ntn.ca See all News