Lubrication for poultry overhead conveyor chains and shackles
Overhead conveyor chains and shackles from OEMs like Meyn, Stork and Marel are the backbone of poultry processing. Continuous washdowns and disinfectants wash away standard oils, causing rust, seized shackles and gearbox leaks. Interflon PFAS-free lubricants with MicPol® technology resist water and chemicals, keeping your plant HACCP and BRC compliant and audit ready, while extending chain life, preventing failures and cutting costs.
Typical results
- Significantly lower chain stretch over time
- 2–3× longer lifetime of poultry shackles and conveyor chains
- Stable lubrication film during daily washdowns
- No dripping oil → improved hygiene and audit readiness
- Up to 80% less lubricant consumption with G150 in automated dosing systems
- Reduced downtime and chain replacement costs
Failures and Interflon solutions
- Chain rust and stiff shackles – washdowns remove oil, causing corrosion, stiff operation and frequent replacement.
→ Interflon Food Lube G150* is fortified with MicPol® technology. It penetrates into chain links and forms a durable, water-resistant lubrication film that resists washdowns. Prevents rust, keeps shackles moving freely and reduces premature chain wear. - Lubricant washout – water and disinfectants flush away standard oils, leaving metal-on-metal contact.
→ Automatic lubrication systems with Interflon Food Lube G150 ensure precise micro-dosing onto chains and shackles, maintaining a stable lubrication film even during intensive washdowns. - Chain elongation and breakage – poor lubrication accelerates wear and replacement costs.
→ Interflon Food Lube G150 reduces chain stretch and maintains smoother articulation under load, extending chain lifetime. - Shackle wheels and rollers – bearings seize under load and moisture.
→ Interflon Food Grease LT2 for low-temperature reliability, or Interflon Food Grease HD2 for heavy load and humid zones. Both extend lifetime and reduce relubrication. - Gearboxes – frequent oil changes, leakage, overheating, contamination risks.
→ Interflon Food Grease HD00 or Food Lube G220 in non-automatic gearbox systems where temperatures must allow.: eliminate routine oil changes, reduce leakage, lower operating temperature and cut energy use by up to 3%. - Audit risks – oil drips or rust water falling onto carcasses, creating hygiene non-conformities.
→ Dry-film lubricants with MicPol®: stay in place, reduce dripping, and ensure HACCP and BRC compliance.
All lubricants are PFAS-free, NSF H1 certified, Halal and Kosher.
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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.
