Food Grade Lubricants
Food grade lubricants are required for any manufacturing process that produces products that people consume or use personally. This includes industries that manufacture beverages, food, cosmetics and pharmaceuticals. Food grade lubricants are held to a high level of cleanliness, sanitation and quality. In addition to making sure that lubricants meet these food grade standards, manufacturers must make sure that the lubricants they select perform as needed for productivity, performance and equipment protection.
All lubricants, including food grade lubricants, need to provide proper lubrication, including metal-to-metal surface separation, anti-wear performance properties, as well as oxidation and rust inhibitors. They must withstand a broad range of contamination issues such as heavy steam and caustic high-pressure water cleaning. In these conditions, they must hold up against water washout and control rust formation within gearboxes and bearings. Other contaminants food grade lubricants must withstand include chemicals, sugar and other substances that are present in the manufacturing process.
Food grade lubricants must deter the growth of bacteria, fungi, and other pathogens. Wet environments are especially susceptible to the formation of bacteria, making this a critical factor to address in lubricants for the food and beverage industry.
Products (Food Grade Lubricants)
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