Beverage industry

Beverage

Applications

Filling machines

Lubricating filling machines in the beverage industry is vital as they operate at high speeds, require extreme precision, and high durability of components. Additionally, it is a critical point in terms of food safety, as the packaged product could be exposed to lubricant contamination. 

Challenges associated with these conditions range from contamination and premature wear of mechanisms to the need to maintain productivity without interruptions and ensuring safe lubrication operation for the packaged product. 

Interflon addresses these challenges by providing lubrication solutions that meet the specific demands of fillers, including the use of lubricants in minimal quantities, to ensure efficient and reliable operation in the beverage industry.

Challenge 1: Extend the life of the centre bearings and their seals (O-rings)

Filling machine centralized lubrication

The result

Thanks to Interflon's solution the customer:

  • Gained USD 23,000 a year worth of machine uptime
  • Reduced lubricant consumption by 35%
  • Saved USD 9,000 a year on lubricant

Challenge 2: Improve operation, reduce contamination and increase lifespan of open gears

The lubricant used by the customer did not adhere well to the gear, contaminating the floor. Constant relubrication was needed, resulting in high lubricant consumption.

Our solution

We recommended Interflon Food Grease 1.

The result

Switching to Interflon yielded the following results:

  • Excellent grease adherence
  • 66% reduction in lubricant consumption
  • 0 grease stains on the floor
  • Increased equipment availability and 80% reduction in labour

Challenge 3: Prevent contamination and improve valve performance

Filling machine PM valve

The result

By applying Interflon Fin Grease the customer achieved the following:

  • Improved grease adhesion to the valve and improved piston operation
  • 20% reduction in grease loss, extending the lubrication interval
  • Emulsification prevention
  • Enhanced protection of piston and other components
  • Prevention of water and packaged product contamination
     

Contact us

Interflon head office employee
+46 720 480 644