Conveyor belt lubrication challenges in the beverage industry
Lubrication challenge 1: Eliminate the use of water for the lubrication of bottle transport equipment
Initially, the customer used water and detergent to lubricate the conveyor belts. This not only consumed 4,000 litres of water and 200 litres of detergent per month, but also generated waste, bacteria, and wet the floors.
Our solution
We recommended applying our food-grade, dry conveyor belt lubricant Interflon Food Lube AL through automatic lubrication.
The result
Thanks to Interflon, the customer experienced the following key benefits of our dry conveyor belt lubrication:
- No water usage for lubrication, saving 4,000 litres of water per month
- Extended lifespan of the conveyor belts by reducing wear
- Prevention of residue and bacteria formation from water
- Improved plant safety by eliminating wet floors
Lubrication challenge 2: Improve product sliding
Bottles were getting stuck on the conveyor belt due to friction between the bottles and the sides of the conveyor belt. This caused blockages and stains.
Our solution
We recommended applying Interflon Slide Wax Dry, our long-lasting dry lubricant engineered for smoothening sliding surfaces.
The result
Applying Interflon Slide Wax Dry:
- improved the movement of bottles
- reduced downtime due to line blockages by 10%
- prevented stains on bottles
- reduced contamination with dust
