Lubrication of Gearboxes
Challenge 1: Comply with new HACCP standards
The customer was using industrial lubricants without food-grade certification to lubricate the gearboxes of the conveyor belt, which was not compliant with new HACCP regulations. Besides that, the gearboxes showed oxidation and an increased temperature.
Our solution
We recommended applying Interflon Food Lube G150, our NSF H1-certified multi-purpose CLP oil.
The result
Thanks to switching to Interflon Food Lube G150, the customer
- Complied with the current regulations.
- Prevented lubricant leaks.
- Extended lubrication intervals by 20%.
- Reduced operating temperature by 15%.
Challenge 2: Improve equipment uptime
Due to friction, the conveyor belt's gearbox operates at high temperatures. Water emulsified with the lubricant, leading to frequent production stops for repairs and lubricant replacement.
Our solution
We recommended applying Interflon Grease MP00, our semi-fluid grease for industrial gearboxes.
The result
Using Interflon yielded the following benefits:
- Extension of lubrication intervals by 300%, from 8,000 hours to 32,000 hours
- 10% reduction in energy consumption
- Increased production time by eliminating downtime for repairs
