Hay pocas operaciones industriales en las que la selección del lubricante sea tan crucial como cuando se procesan productos alimenticios. Estos aceites deben ser aptos para los alimentos para que los productos alimenticios resultantes puedan venderse al público, razón por la cual en Oil Store ha elegido cuidadosamente una gama de lubricantes y grasas aptos para alimentos, producidos por líderes del mercado como Mobil y Fuchs, para satisfacer todas las necesidades de producción de alimentos. Existe una legislación protectora para proteger al público en lo que respecta al procesamiento de alimentos, por lo que los mejores lubricantes seguros para los alimentos deben estar debidamente certificados cuando existe alguna posibilidad de contacto con los alimentos. Normalmente, los productos que vendemos cuentan con la certificación NSF y están registrados por la NSF para su uso en el procesamiento de alimentos. Los estándares de calidad FLT también se tienen en cuenta a la hora de formular este tipo de lubricantes. Además, algunos lubricantes están hechos a medida para su uso a temperaturas extremadamente elevadas, como las que se encuentran en las plantas de procesamiento y envasado de alimentos y bebidas. Otros aceites y grasas aptos para alimentos incluyen lubricantes de excelente calidad que están diseñados para usarse con el tipo de cojinetes, compresores, engranajes y sistemas hidráulicos que a menudo se encuentran en las fábricas de producción de alimentos. Oil Store puede suministrarle el producto adecuado para el equipo de procesamiento de alimentos y la tarea involucrada, para que pueda realizar su pedido con confianza. Asegúrese de ponerse en contacto si podemos ayudarlo con su selección de alguna manera.
What are food-safe lubricants?
Food-safe lubricants, sometimes referred to as food-grade lubricants, are solutions that have been specially formulated to have non-toxic properties. They are specifically designed for lubricating machinery used in operations where incidental contact with consumable products can occur, such as in the beverage, food y pharmaceutical manufacturing sectors.Key characteristics of food-safe lubricants
Featuring a clean formulation, food-safe lubricants are free from heavy metals such as arsenic y lead, as well as teratogens, mutagens y carcinogens. They are engineered to have no taste, colour or odour, so they do not alter the appearance, aroma or flavour of consumable products. Food-safe lubricants are also non-toxic y chemically stable to help ensure safety if trace amounts enter a production batch. To safeguard sensitive consumers, they are also designed without common dietary allergens. Applications for food-safe lubricants often demand durability y high performance. As such, they can withstand an extreme range of temperatures, from cold-storage freezers to high-heat ovens, without evaporating or breaking down. To cope with aggressive cleaning chemicals y processes such as steam sterilisation, which are used to keep workplaces hygienic, they can also resist moisture. As robust lubricants, they effectively reduce mechanical friction y help prevent rust, extending equipment lifespan. They are also compatible with multiple materials found in food-safe applications, such as rubber seals, plastics y elastomers.Classifications of food-safe lubricants
There are different food-safe classifications for different applications.H1 lubricants
These food-grade lubricants are used in food-processing operations where there is the potential for incidental food contact. To achieve H1 approval, lubricant manufacturers such as Fuchs or Klüber must demonstrate that all ingredients in the formulation are permitted substances.H2 lubricants
Suitable for use on machine parts y equipment in areas where no contact with food or food-related products is possible, these lubricants may also be used as release agents on machinery.H3 lubricants
Sometimes called soluble oils, these lubricants are used to clean equipment y combat corrosion y rust on items such as trolleys y meat hooks. While they are food-grade, they must be wiped off before the equipment is used.HT1 lubricants
A type of heat-transfer oil, this food-safe lubricant is used in both primary y secondary cooling y heating systems at food-processing facilities where incidental food contact is a risk.3H lubricants
These lubricants are release agents, typically vegetable oils, used on equipment where contact with food is inevitable, such as blades, plates y seals.
