Lubrication for poultry defeathering machines (pluckers)
Defeathering machines from OEMs such as Rupfer, Meyn and Stork are exposed to feathers, water, steam and intensive washdowns. Bearings, chains and gearboxes in pluckers often fail prematurely due to lubricant washout, high shock loads and contamination. These failures cause stoppages, high spare part costs and hygiene issues.
Documented benefits
- 2–3× longer lifetime of plucker bearings and chains
- Reduced lubricant washout, even under high-pressure cleaning
- No routine gearbox oil changes → less downtime and cost
- Improved hygiene: no dripping oil or rust water inside machines
- Proven performance in poultry plants using Rupfer, Meyn and Stork pluckers
REAL RESULTS
Reduce grease consumption of bearings by 80 percent
Interflon Food Grease HD2 resists washdowns in poultry machines, cutting grease consumption by 80% and extending bearing lifetime.
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Failures and Interflon solutions
- Bearings – grease washout under constant water spray, seizure from feather debris and shock loads.
→ Interflon Food Grease LT2 for low-temperature plucker zones, or Food Grease HD2 for hot, humid and high-load conditions. Water- and shock-resistant, remain in place during washdowns, extending bearing lifetime and reducing relubrication intervals. - Chains and drives – corrosion and stiff operation due to continuous cleaning and disinfectants.
→ Interflon Food Lube G220: fortified with MicPol® technology, penetrates chain links and leaves a strongly adhesive dry film resistant to water, steam and disinfectants. Proven to extend conveyor and plucker chain life. - Gearboxes – leakage, overheating, frequent oil changes, contamination risk.
→ Interflon Food Grease HD00 or Interflon Food Lube G220: replace conventional oils, eliminate routine oil changes, reduce leakage, lower operating temperature and save up to 3% energy. - Hygiene risks – excess grease or rust water dripping into the plucker, leading to audit non-conformities.
→ Interflon Metal Clean F, Interflon Degreaser EM30+, Power Wipes: remove feather residues, old grease and rust safely without harmful deposits. Support hygiene and audit compliance.
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 defeathering machines. Prevent bearing failure, extend chain and gearbox lifetime and cut unplanned stoppages in your plant.
