Lubrication for poultry washing and cleaning systems

Poultry washing and cleaning systems, including hook and chain washers, operate under continuous water exposure, high-pressure cleaning and aggressive disinfectants. These conditions strip standard lubricants from chains, bearings and gearboxes rapidly, leaving equipment unprotected between cleaning cycles. The result is chain corrosion, bearing failure and gearbox leakage, directly inside the zone where hygiene standards are highest.

Dripping oil or rust water onto cleaned hooks or chains is one of the most straightforward causes of HACCP non-conformities in this zone. Getting lubrication right here is as much a compliance issue as a maintenance issue.

Interflon's PFAS-free, NSF H1 lubricants with MicPol® technology resist continuous water and chemical exposure, maintain film integrity under high-pressure cleaning and keep washing system chains, bearings and gearboxes running longer without contamination risk.

All food-grade lubricants

Documented results

• Chain lifetime extended 2–3x in documented washing system applications
• Lubricant washout eliminated under high-pressure cleaning conditions
• No routine gearbox oil changes, reducing downtime and maintenance cost
• No dripping oil or rust water on cleaned hooks or chains, improving hygiene and audit readiness
• Relubrication intervals extended, reducing maintenance workload

Failures and Interflon solutions

• Chains – corrosion and stiff operation due to constant water and chemical exposure.
  → Interflon Food Lube G150* is fortified with MicPol® technology. It penetrates into chain links and forms a durable, water-resistant lubrication film that withstands continuous washdowns. Prevents corrosion, keeps hook and chain washers operating smoothly and extends chain lifetime.
• Bearings – grease washout in rollers and cleaning unit drives, premature failure under washdowns.
  → Interflon Food Grease LT2 (for cold and wet cleaning zones) or Food Grease HD2 (for hot and humid areas). Both water-resistant, Both are staying in place even during high-pressure cleaning, extending bearing lifetime and reducing relubrication.
• Gearboxes – leakage, overheating, frequent oil changes, contamination risk.
  → Interflon Food Grease HD00 is the preferred lubricant for poultry washing system gearboxes. Interflon Food Lube G220 can be used in non-automatic gearbox systems where temperatures allow. Both eliminate routine oil changes, reduce leakage, lower operating temperature and save up to 3% energy.
• Hygiene risks – excess grease or rust water dripping onto cleaned hooks or chains, creating audit non-conformities.
  → Interflon Metal Clean F, Interflon Degreaser EM30+, Power Wipes: remove old grease, rust and residues safely, without harmful deposits. Support hygiene standards and 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.

Want to know more? Get in touch with our lubrication specialists for free advice.

Contact us

* While Interflon Food Lube G150 is our primary recommendation for most poultry chain applications, Interflon Food Lube G220 can be an excellent alternative for slightly higher mechanical loads or short-term temperature peaks, where appropriate for the equipment and lubrication system.
Thanks to its higher viscosity and strong adhesion, Food Lube G220 is also well suited as a rationalisation product.