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.
Documented benefits
- 2–3× longer lifetime of poultry shackles and conveyor chains
- No dripping oil → improved hygiene and audit readiness
- Up to 80% less lubricant consumption with automated dosing
- 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 G220: fortified with MicPol® technology, penetrates deep into chain links and leaves a dry film that resists water, steam and disinfectants. Prevents rust and stiff movement. - Lubricant washout – water and disinfectants flush away standard oils, leaving metal-on-metal contact.
→ Automatic lubrication systems with Interflon Food Lube G220: deliver precise micro-dosing directly to chains and shackles, ensuring consistent protection and reducing manual labour. - Chain elongation and breakage – poor lubrication accelerates wear, driving up chain replacement costs.
→ Interflon Food Lube G220: proven to extend chain life up to 2–3×. - 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: 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.
Contact us for a proven lubrication solution that prevents rust, extends shackle lifetime and cuts unplanned stoppages in your poultry plant.
