Malo je industrijskih obratov, kjer je izbira maziva tako ključnega pomena, kot je to pri predelavi prehrambenih izdelkov. Takšna olja morajo biti varna za živila, da se dobljena živila lahko prodajajo javnosti, zato smo pri Oil Store je skrbno izbral nabor živilsko varnih maziv in masti, ki jih proizvajajo vodilni na trgu, kot je Mobil in Fuchs, ki ustreza vsaki zahtevi proizvodnje hrane. Zaščitna zakonodaja obstaja za zaščito javnosti, ko gre za predelavo hrane, zato morajo biti najboljša maziva, varna za živila, ustrezno certificirana, kjer obstaja kakršna koli možnost stika s hrano. Običajno imajo izdelki, ki jih prodajamo, certifikat NSF in registrirane NSF za uporabo v predelavi hrane. Pri oblikovanju takšnih maziv se upoštevajo tudi standardi kakovosti FLT. Poleg tega so nekatera maziva prilagojena za uporabo pri izjemno povišanih temperaturah, kot so tista, ki jih najdemo v obratih za predelavo in pakiranje hrane in pijače. Druga olja in masti, varna za živila, vključujejo maziva vrhunske kakovosti, ki so zasnovana za uporabo z vrsto ležajev, kompresorjev, zobnikov in hidravličnih sistemov, ki jih pogosto najdemo v tovarnah za proizvodnjo hrane. Oil Store lahko dobavi ravno pravi izdelek za opremo za predelavo hrane in zadevno nalogo, tako da lahko naročate z zaupanjem. Poskrbite, da nas kontaktirate, če vam lahko kakor koli pomagamo pri izbiri.
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 in pharmaceutical manufacturing sectors.Key characteristics of food-safe lubricants
Featuring a clean formulation, food-safe lubricants are free from heavy metals such as arsenic in lead, as well as teratogens, mutagens in 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 in 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 in 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 in 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 in help prevent rust, extending equipment lifespan. They are also compatible with multiple materials found in food-safe applications, such as rubber seals, plastics in 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 in 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 in combat corrosion in rust on items such as trolleys in 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 in secondary cooling in 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 in seals.
