September Insider: How NTN’s LU Seals Delivered Cost Savings & Reliability for Food & Beverage Customers
At NTN, we understand the unique challenges faced by the food and beverage industry—especially when it comes to equipment reliability and maintenance costs. Our latest Success Report highlights how one customer in the Food & Beverage industry overcame frequent bearing failures with a smarter solution: NTN bearings featuring LU seals.
The Problem:
The customer faced repeated bearing failures in their milk label printer due to ink contamination in the bearings. The poor bearing seals allowed liquid to enter the bearings, leading to costly downtime and frequent repairs.
The NTN Advantage – LU Seals:
Our best-in-class double-lip LU seals are designed to provide superior protection against contamination and moisture—two major threats in food and beverage environments. By switching to NTN bearings with LU seals, the customer achieved:
- Extended bearing life through enhanced sealing performance
- Reduced maintenance frequency thanks to better contamination resistance
- Lower total cost of ownership with fewer replacements and less downtime
The Results:
The customer saw a dramatic improvement in operational efficiency and significant cost savings—proving that the right seal can make all the difference.
Read the full story:
View the Success Report
If you’re looking to improve reliability and reduce costs in your operations, NTN’s LU seal technology might be the solution you need.
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