simalube in use in the beverage and food industry

Machines and systems in the food industry must function perfectly even under extreme conditions of use. Dampness, contamination, high temperatures and high relative humidity stress the parts of the system and have a considerable adverse effect on the working life of bearings and chains. In most cases in the food industry, this involves mass production systems, where any downtime means high production losses. Even in modern beverage plants, chain or conveyor systems are in operation 24 hours a day and continuous lubrication extends their reliability and service life enormously.

Lubrication points

Automatic lubrication of flange bearings of a drive on an ascending conveyor with simalube.

Many simalube lubricators automatically lubricate a filling line.

Two simalube brushes lubricate and clean the chain in a brewery.

The chain of a pallet conveyor belt is oiled with simalube.

simalube lubricates the bearings of a pulley on the conveyor belt of a potato processing machine.

The flange bearings on a filling line are automatically greased with the simalube lubrication system.

Challenges

High demands on the durability of the products
The use of approved special lubricants requires a flexible product
Usage partly in dust explosion hazardous areas (ATEX)

Solution

simalube with H1 approved lubricants for the food industry
Special accessories for the food industry
simalube lubricant dispensers are approved in all ATEX areas

Areas of application and advantages

Typical installations

Conveyor belts
Palletizing systems
Presses
Washing machines
Packaging machines
Processing machines
Ventilators / Fans
Conveyor systems

Typical applications

Bearings
Chains
Guides
Gears

Further benefits

Increased operational safety
Reduced downtime
Constant supply of hard to reach lubrication points
Less time spent on maintenance
Reduction of wear and longer life of the components

simalube applications in the food industry

Preparation processes (peeling, grinding, pressing, cutting machines)
Processing operations (washing units, cooling and freezing units)
Filling and loading processes (conveyor systems, slicers, filling systems)
Packing machines (packing, shrink-wrapping labelling)
Palletizers

simalube applications in the beverage industry

Filling machines
Washing machines
Belt conveyors
Packaging and shrink-wrap machines
Presses
Refrigeration and freezer units
Label machines
Palletiser
Air conditioners (facility management)

Benefits from automatic lubrication with simalube

Reduction in servicing and maintenance: no more lubrication by hand, this results in enormous savings of time costs
It is not necessary to switch the machines off while they are being serviced
Longer service life of machines thanks to continuous and precise lubrication
Flexibility: The running time is adjustable from 1–12 months
Only one type of lubricator is needed per application. This allows a reduction of storage costs

Videos

Application images

The roller bearing of a drive roller on the conveyor belt is continuously lubricated with simalube.

Automatic chain lubrication with the largest simalube lubricator 250 ml.

World's smallest lubricator simalube 15 ml lubricates a flange bearing automatically and continuously.

In the food industry, the simalube lubrication system is equipped with special brushes.

The simalube lubricant dispenser automatically lubricates a conveyor belt for up to one year.

Protective covers for the simalube lubricators so that the dispensers are not knocked off.

The bearings on the gearbox are continuously lubricated with simalube lubricators.

The simalube lubrication system automatically oils a transfer chain via a hose and brush.

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