Lubrication of Belts

Challenge 1: Eliminate the use of water for the lubrication of bottle transport equipment

Initially, the customer used water and detergent to lubricate the conveyor belts. This not only consumed 4,000 litres of water and 200 litres of detergent per month, but also generated waste, bacteria, and wet the floors.

Our solution

We recommended applying our dry-film lubricant Interflon Food Lube AL through automatic lubrication.

The result

Thanks to Interflon, the following was achieved:

Elimination of the use of potable water for lubrication, saving 4,000 liters per month
Extended lifespan of the belts by reducing wear
Prevention of residue and bacteria formation from water
Improved plant safety by eliminating water on floors

Challenge 2: Improve product sliding

Bottles were getting stuck on the conveyor belt due to friction between the bottles and the sides of the conveyor belt. This caused blockages and stains.