Lubrication for poultry bleeding lines
Bleeding lines are critical in poultry processing. Overhead conveyors face water, blood, disinfectants and heavy loads, causing chain, shackle, bearing and gearbox failures that disrupt throughput and compromise hygiene.
Typical results
- 2–3× longer lifetime of bleeding line chains and shackles
- No dripping oil → improved food safety and audit readiness
- Reduced lubricant washout and fewer relubrication intervals
- No gearbox oil changes → lower maintenance time and cost
- Proven results in poultry plants across Europe (for example at Plukon)
Failures and Interflon solutions
- Chains and shackles – corrosion and stiff operation after washdowns, 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 withstands heavy washdowns. Prevents rust, keeps shackles moving freely and extends chain lifetime. - Bearings – grease washout from continuous exposure to blood and cleaning water, premature failure.
→ Interflon Food Grease LT2 (for low-temperature areas) or Food Grease HD2 (for humid or high-load conditions). Water-resistant, remain in place even under heavy washdowns, extending bearing lifetime and reducing relubrication. - Gearboxes – leakage, overheating, frequent oil changes, contamination risk.
→ Interflon Food Grease HD00 is the preferred solution. 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 and contamination risk, lower temperature and save energy. - Hygiene risks – dripping oil or rust water onto product, leading to audit non-conformities.
→ Interflon Metal Clean F, Interflon Degreaser EM30+, Power Wipes: remove blood residues and old grease without harmful deposits, supporting audit compliance and hygiene standards.
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.
