No more rust, stiff operation or daily relubrication.
Dumper chains lasting 52 weeks and beyond
Initial situation
In waste and offal processing lines, dumper chains were constantly exposed to water, blood and sanitation chemicals. Conventional oils were washed away within hours, leaving chains rusty and stiff. Maintenance staff relubricated the chains daily just to keep them moving, yet chain sets still failed in less than a year.
- Daily lubrication: ~365 interventions per year
- Chain lifetime: <12 months
- Chain replacement cost: €5.000–€10.000 per set, plus downtime
Solution
The dumper chains were switched to Interflon Food Lube G220 (PFAS-free, NSF H1). Thanks to its MicPol® technology, Food Lube G220 forms a strongly adhesive lubrication film that stays in place under exposure to water, blood and disinfectants. Lubrication intervals and dosing were optimised to prevent dripping while maintaining reliable protection in this harsh environment.
Results
- Chain lifetime extended → from less than 1 year to at least 52 weeks, with further life observed in practice.
- Lubrication frequency reduced → from daily (365×) to weekly (52×).
- Maintenance hours saved → ~78 hours per year (15 minutes × 313 avoided relubes).
- Spare part savings → avoided one full chain replacement per year (≈ €5.000–€10.000).
- Improved hygiene → no dripping oil, rless visible rust and oil carry-over, supporting HACCP/BRC audit compliance.
Conclusion
By upgrading to Interflon Food Lube G220 on dumper chains in its waste and offal processing lines, the plant extended chain lifetime to at least 52 weeks, reduced lubrication workload by more than 300 interventions per year and lowered spare part and labour costs. The result: smoother-running dumper chains, fewer unplanned stoppages and improved audit readiness.
