Application requirements of food grade lubricant in the food industry

  
  Food safety in the food industry is the most critical in the industry, and every piece of equipment or material that comes into contact with food must meet strict hygiene and safety standards. During the production process, production problems caused by low machine efficiency are worrying. Food grade lubricants play a vital role. However, unlike other industries, the food industry has very strict requirements for lubricants. The quality and safety of food are directly related to food safe lubricants; their compliance, cleanliness and safety affect the legal use on machinery.

  The food industry is very sensitive when it comes to the use of lubricants. It is estimated that 5% to 10% of the lubricants used may accidentally contact food during use. Even a very small amount of lubricant leakage or residue may pose a serious food safety risk. Therefore, there are very high requirements for the safety of food grade lubricants.

  According to statistics, around the world, about 80% of food industry machinery in food processing has lubrication requirements. Friction and wear are inevitable problems for equipment. Improper lubrication will increase equipment downtime by 30%. Therefore, proper lubrication management is necessary to significantly reduce equipment downtime caused by mechanical wear and improve production efficiency. Food processing plants rely on large machinery to carry out various stages of operations such as mixing, cutting, packaging and transportation. The use of food grade grease can reduce friction, minimize wear, extend equipment life and ensure efficient operation of machinery. This is critical for machines such as conveyors, mixers, cutters and filling equipment.