Knife and cutting stations – manual or automated
Knives and cutting stations are essential for portioning poultry, whether manually operated or automated. These units face high loads, continuous cleaning, water, fat and disinfectants. Failures in bearings, gear drives and sliding surfaces lead to unplanned stoppages, lower precision and hygiene issues.
Documented benefits
- 2–3× longer lifetime of knife bearings and gears
- Reduced friction and smoother operation of cutting guides
- No gearbox oil changes → less downtime and lower cost
- Improved hygiene: no oil or rust near poultry cutting zones
- Proven performance in manual and automated poultry cutting stations
Failures and Interflon solutions
- Bearings – grease washout and seizure in rotary knives and drive rollers.
→ Interflon Food Grease LT2 for colder cutting zones, or Interflon Food Grease HD2 for high-load or humid conditions. Both water- and shock-resistant, remaining in place under washdowns, extending bearing life and reducing relubrication. - Gear drives – leakage, overheating and wear from constant cleaning and disinfectants.
→ Interflon Food Grease HD00 or Food Lube G220: replace conventional oils in cutting station gearboxes and drives. Prevent leakage, lower operating temperature and eliminate routine oil changes. - Sliding and guiding surfaces – high friction, sticking and premature wear.
→ Interflon Food Lube AL and Fin Super: dry-film lubricants with MicPol® technology reduce friction and sticking on knife guides and cutting tables. Ensure smooth operation without dripping or contamination risk. - Hygiene risks – lubricant dripping or rust near cutting areas, causing audit non-conformities.
→ Interflon Metal Clean F, Interflon Degreaser EM30+ and Power Wipes: safely remove fat, blood and old grease residues, leaving no harmful deposits and supporting HACCP/BRC audits.
All lubricants are PFAS-free and NSF H1 certified (Halal & Kosher). Cleaning products are PFAS-free and carry the appropriate NSF cleaner categories (e.g., A1/K1/K3). See product pages for the exact category.
Contact us for a proven lubrication solution for poultry knives and cutting stations. Extend component lifetime, prevent failures and improve hygiene in your processing plant.
