Lubrication for poultry evisceration machines
Evisceration machines from OEMs such as Meyn, Stork and Marel remove organs automatically at high speed in one of the most contamination-intensive zones in poultry processing. Blood, fat, water and disinfectants strip standard lubricants from chains, bearings and gearboxes within hours. The result is chain corrosion, bearing seizure and gearbox leakage directly above the carcass flow, causing unplanned stoppages, high spare part costs and immediate HACCP risk.
Documented results
- Component lifetime extended 2–3x in documented evisceration machine applications
- Lubricant washout eliminated during high-pressure cleaning cycles
- No routine gearbox oil changes, reducing downtime and contamination risk
- No oil or rust water dripping into carcass flow, improving hygiene and audit readiness
- Bearing relubrication intervals extended, reducing maintenance workload
Typical failures and Interflon solutions
- Chains and drives – corrosion and stiff operation from constant washdowns and disinfectants.
→ Interflon Food Lube G150* is fortified with MicPol® technology. It penetrates into chain links and forms a durable, water-resistant lubrication film that withstands washdowns, prevents corrosion and keeps evisceration drives running smoothly. - Bearings – grease washout in moving units, premature seizure due to moisture and contamination.
→ Interflon Food Grease LT2 for cold or wet areas, or Food Grease HD2 for hot, humid and high-load evisceration zones. Both water- and shock-resistant, staying in place during washdowns, extending bearing life and reducing relubrication. - Gearboxes – leakage, overheating, routine oil changes, contamination risk.
→ Interflon Food Grease HD00 is the preferred lubricant for poultry evisceration gearboxes. Interflon Food Lube G220 can be used in non-automatic gearbox systems where temperatures allow. Both replace conventional oils, eliminate routine oil changes, reduce leakage, lower temperature and cut energy use. - Hygiene risks – dripping oil or rust water onto carcasses, leading to audit non-conformities.
→ Interflon Metal Clean F, Interflon Degreaser EM30+, Power Wipes: remove fat, blood residues and old grease without leaving 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.
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* 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions about lubrication for poultry evisceration machines
The best lubricant for chains in poultry evisceration machines is a high-adhesion NSF H1 chain oil that maintains film integrity through daily washdowns and exposure to blood, fat and disinfectants. Interflon Food Lube G150 is developed for this application. It uses MicPol® technology to bond to chain links and resist washoff, preventing corrosion and keeping evisceration drives running smoothly between cleaning cycles.
Bearings fail in poultry evisceration equipment after cleaning because standard greases are displaced by high-pressure water and disinfectants during sanitation, leaving bearing surfaces unprotected against the moisture and contamination typical of evisceration zones. Interflon Food Grease HD2 uses MicPol® technology to bond to bearing surfaces and resist washout, maintaining a protective film between cleaning cycles and under continuous mechanical stress.
HACCP risk from lubrication in poultry evisceration is reduced by eliminating three failure points: dripping oil from chains, rust water from corroded components and gearbox leakage above the carcass flow. Interflon Food Lube G150 eliminates drip and corrosion on chains. Food Grease HD00 eliminates gearbox leakage. All H1 products are individually NSF H1 registered, ISO 21469 certified and PFAS-free, providing the documentation required for HACCP and BRC audits.