Food safety is one of the main issue of the modern world. Every producer that works in food processing industry is required to follow strict rules and procedures in order to secure food safety and make the product safe for both the consumer, and the environment.
Nowadays usage of modern equipment for food production and food packaging requires implementation of special industrial lubricants – FG (Food Grease). Those lubricants should comply with ISO and NSF, especially:
- NSF H1 - for occasional short direct contact of degreaser with food;
- NSF H2 - for lubricants that should not come into contact with food;
- NSF 3H - for lubricating oils that may come into direct contact with foodstuffs, such as cleaning equipment for kneading dough, baking biscuits, etc.
According to the statistics, there are several main sectors where Food Grease lubricants are used at most. These are: the meat products production, dairy and beverage sectors, catering and bakery sectors (see Figure 1).
The structure of the use of lubricants in various sectors of food production
All Ambersil lubricants from FG series have NSF H1, H2 certificates, SES conclusions, they are safe for human health and the environment. They are used to maintain food production equipment. These lubricants withstand fairly high temperature, displace moisture/цфеук, have a high viscosity index, provide long equipment life. The synthetic base oils and special additives that are in the lubricants help to increase the operating lifetime of the equipment.
Ambersil lubricants contain a specially developed active ingredient that provides a disinfectant effect, kills harmful bacteria and pathogenic microorganisms, while protecting against corrosion and increasing the efficiency of equipment.
Among the most popular and effective Ambersil lubricants for food production equipment are:
SILICONE RELEASE FG (NSF M1) and NON-SILICONE RELEASE FG (NSF H1) are release agents used for food packaging equipment. Leave no stains or marks. The maximum operating temperature for Silicone Release FG is +200°C, and Non-Silicone Release FG is +170°C. The main difference is that the first one will not interfere with post moulding operations such as bonding and labelling, the second one – will enable it to further put color, gluing or marking operations.
AMBERKLENE FG (NSF A8/C1) is a powerful industrial Biodegradable solvent degreaser. An innovative solvent blend without chlorine and ozone depleting substances, specially developed for use in the food industry. It is used as a degreaser or soot remover frщь food preparation equipment, dishes or other surfaces. Also used to remove grease and oils from bearings, housings, conveyor drives, chains and even waxbased anti-corrosion coatings. Ignition temperature +40 °С.
FOOD GREASE FG (NSF H1) is a multifunctional long-term lubrication of technological equipment in the food industry (bearings, hinges, hinges, small gears and sliding metal parts), where accidental contact with food is possible. It is a non-toxic high performance lubricant with good anti-corrosion properties. Particularly effective in hard-to-reach places where conventional lubricants cannot be used. The operating temperature range is from -20 °C to +140 °C.
MULTI OIL FG (NSF H1) is a multi-purpose semi-synthetic lubricant for food processing equipment. General purpose highly refined white oils for use in multiple applications such as in selected hydraulic systems, as a medium viscosity lubricating film and as a light duty anti-corrosion coating. Viscosity up to 40°C: ISO32 ISO46. Viscosity index 105. Temperature range -21°C to +170°C.
BLUE MOLD PROTECTIVE FG (NSF H2) is a silicone-free mold protector that creates a blue waxy coating to remove any moisture from mold and die surfaces and protect them during storage.
All Ambersil's FG lubricants are available in sprays, cans or barrels. Full characteristics and safety data information could be read in the Oils for the food industry, and the products themselves are always available in the KVOTA’s warehouse. KVOTA is an official representative of the Ambersil brand on the Ukrainian market.
This article was published in the 150th issue of the Packaging magazine No.5/2022, p. 24. Full version of the magazine is available here: shorturl.at/iHX14
