High temperatures, high humidity, and airborne flour dust
Oven rack wheel bearings
Bakeries often overlook the importance of lubricating oven rack wheels, believing that the presence of sealed bearings eliminates the need for regular maintenance. However, operating in a high-temperature, humid environment with airborne flour dust can lead to rapid wear and tear on oven rack wheels, requiring frequent replacements.
In this particular bakery, the combination of these challenges resulted in the frequent replacement of oven rack wheels, with an average expense of $40-50 per wheel. With dozens of these racks in use, the annual cost for wheel replacements can add up to thousands of dollars.
Our Solution
To address this issue, we recommended Interflon Grease HTG.
- This high-pressure, high-temperature grease is specifically designed for demanding environments like bakeries.
- This cost-effective and easy-to-apply grease is food-safe (NSF H2), ensuring compliance with regulations.
- Its unique penetrating power, thanks to MicPol®, allows it to work its way past sealed bearing seals and lubricate the wheels effectively.
- Exceptional resistance to water and high-pressure cleaning, ensuring continuous protection for the wheels.
The result
By adopting Interflon Grease HTG, the customer experienced an extended lifespan of the wheels, eliminating the need for frequent replacements. The result is an estimated saving of $5,000 annually on wheel replacements.
