In food-grade applications and environments prone to corrosion, choosing the right bearings is crucial for ensuring long-term system durability and reliability. In these challenging conditions, bearings must perform exceptionally well and withstand frequent exposure to harsh chemicals or high-pressure washdowns without needing constant maintenance or frequent replacements.
Over the years, bearing manufacturers have innovated a variety of solutions tailored to handle the typical wear and tear encountered in industries where corrosive elements are constantly present. For example, stainless steel bearings, solid lubricants, and sealing mechanisms can be integrated into specialized designs that maintain high performance and longevity while resisting contamination.
At Emerson Bearing, we take pride in offering NTN Sentinel Series stainless steel bearings, specifically engineered for food-grade applications. These bearings are designed to thrive in demanding environments, ensuring reliable operation even under extreme conditions.
**Features and Benefits**
The NTN Sentinel Series stands out with its food-grade solid lubricant and safety-focused covers, providing maintenance-free performance that minimizes downtime and maximizes cost efficiency. The NSF H1-certified food-safe solid lubricant eliminates the need for repeated applications post-installation. Furthermore, these bearings are highly resistant to washdowns, making them ideal for the rigorous cleaning processes essential in food and beverage production.
A combination of seals and slingers creates a robust barrier against washdowns, preventing contamination while also safeguarding against bearing degradation caused by corrosion or chipping. The fully stainless steel construction further enhances resistance to environmental factors that could lead to contamination. Protective covers add another layer of defense, shielding both the bearings and maintenance personnel from moisture and potential contaminants.
Installation of these bearings is straightforward, making them a superior alternative to older, less efficient bearing systems.
**Understanding Food-Grade Solid Lube**
Food-safe solid lubricants, like the polymer-based product impregnated with food-safe oil used in NTN Sentinel bearings, operate effectively in temperatures ranging from 14°F to 212°F. This material stores the oil in porous structures that act like sponges, releasing just enough oil to keep moving parts lubricated. This ensures consistent lubrication over time, prolonging the lifespan of the bearings and reducing the frequency of maintenance.
Since the lubricant remains encapsulated within the sponge-like cavities, it doesn’t interact with high-pressure washdowns, which are necessary for maintaining hygiene standards. This resistance to washdowns ensures the lubricant stays intact and functional. Additionally, the seal and slinger design prevent any risk of lubricant leakage, avoiding the accumulation of dust and dirt around the bearing.
**Common Applications**
The NTN Sentinel Series excels not only in food-grade applications but also in corrosive environments due to its innovative seal and slinger design. These bearings find utility in sectors where direct or incidental contact with food is common, including conveyors, bottling lines, dairy processing facilities, seafood and meat processing plants, and even cosmetic and pharmaceutical manufacturing.
These bearings are particularly well-suited for applications involving blending, stirring, separating, cooking, drying, packaging, and wrapping within these industries. Locations that are difficult to access or maintain can also benefit significantly from these bearings, as they require minimal upkeep once installed.
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For over five decades, Emerson Bearing has been a leading provider of ball and roller bearings to original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and maintenance markets worldwide. Alongside the NTN Sentinel Series, we also offer bearings from IPTCI, AMI, Link-Belt, FYH, and many other reputable brands.
Are you ready to take your next project to the next level? Our expert team at Emerson Bearing is here to help you choose the perfect bearing for your specific food-grade application. Reach out today to explore our extensive range of food-grade and corrosion-resistant bearing solutions.
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