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)
Mobil Overstock Items - Discounted Pricing
Suburban Oil Company is an authorized distributor of ExxonMobil products and we want to offer these superior products at a one-time discount to reduce our overstock. The products below are currently in stock and are ready for immediate shipping. We are able to offer these products to our customers at a fraction of the price to reduce our inventory. Please call 513-459-8100, ask for Amanda, and mention discounted pricing for overstock items. Quantities limited. Updated May 25th, 2011.
TECHNICAL TOPIC – OIL ANALYSIS BASICS
Lubricating oils are commonly called the life-blood of machinery. Doctors use blood testing and analysis to monitor our health – similarly, maintenance mechanics can use oil analysis to monitor machinery conditions. Problematic lubricant or equipment symptoms show up as indicators in oil analysis results and can lead to equipment failure and lost productivity. The goal of a proactive oil analysis program is to trend gradual changes in fluid properties, contaminants and wear debris so that corrective action can be performed in an efficient manner.
