Lubrication of bearings
Challenge 1: Reduce premature wear and failure of bearings caused by contamination with water and process fluids
The result
After applying Interflon, the following was achieved:
- Extended lubrication intervals from 5 days to 120 days
- Reduction in bearing replacements from 3 to 0 in the first year
- Reduced lubricant consumption by 95%, from 414 litres per year to 23 litres per year
Challenge 2: Prevent premature failure of bearings caused by the effects of water and cleaning solution
The result
After applying Interflon Food Lube G460, the following was achieved:
- Lubricant lifespan increased by 5x
- Seal lifespan increased by 2x
- 0 stains on bottles
