Food Industry Firsts

An impressive list of food industry lubrication firsts includes:

• The first extreme-pressure, antiwear, food-grade lubricants for chains and conveyors in meat packing and other food plants.

• The first 100% synthetic, food-grade grease for use in freezing tunnel bearings and other incidental food contact areas where extreme cold temperatures are experienced.

• The first high-performance antiwear food-grade greases for general plant maintenance.

• The first antiwear, food-grade hydraulic oils meeting pump manufacturers’ specifications for use in hydraulic systems where the fluid may be exposed to the processed product.

• A fully synthetic, food-grade gearbox lubricant providing extended drain intervals and excellent antiwear and extreme-pressure characteristics.

• The first fully synthetic, food-grade lubricant for cold temperature conveyor lubrication in freezing plant applications.

• The first food-grade grease for the high-speed closing machines found in the brewing and soda industries compatible with the centralized lubrication equipment found on these machines.

• The first food-grade universal hydraulic/transmission fluid for use in harvesting equipment in areas where the product may be exposed to the lubricant.

• The food and beverage industry standard for high-performance, low-volatility vacuum

pump oils for use in high oil contamination environments.

• The food industry’s highest performing synthetic oven chain lubricants for use in continuous bakery process ovens.

• A superior line of food-grade, synthetic compressor fluids for food plant air and refrigerant compression.

• The first retort cart wheel bearing lubricant solubilized with a non-ozone depleting carrier.

• The first food-grade can stamping lubricant line providing low VOC content and high metal finish quality for can lid and end manufacturing.

• The first food-grade and non-zinc, antiwear steam peeler and continuous cooker lubricating oils.

• The first high-temperature-capable, food-grade, synthetic oven chain grease.

• The first effective food-grade antimicrobial additive for lubricants with knockdown capabilities, effectively partnering lubricants into plant sanitation programs.