Arvina FM2, our NSF-certified bearing grease specifically designed for the food industry, has excelled in a new successful case study.
Led by our technical advisor, Sam Barnes, this case study highlights the efficiency and high-quality performance of Molyslip’s quickly rising range of food industry solutions.
Background
New Forest Fruits, a prominent fruit manufacturer, picker, and packaging company based near Southampton, UK, encountered challenges with machinery lubrication in its unique operational environment.
The company utilises a mix of indoor conveyor systems and outdoor agricultural equipment, including tractors and a mix of automated and manual picking machines.
These machines are exposed to variable weather conditions and could often experience sub-zero temperatures, necessitating a lubricant capable of performing reliably in colder environments.
While utilising a competitor’s products the manufacturer was finding the lubrication couldn’t meet the unique requirements of the outdoor farming equipment. This was leading to ineffective lubrication necessitating frequent relubrication, adding maintenance costs and production downtime.
The Challenge
New Forest Fruits required a lubricant that could meet unique operational conditions remaining effective at low temperatures and in unpredictable outdoor weather conditions.
The lubricant also had to be food-safe and meet NSF certification requirements to ensure that the fruit being produced wasn’t contaminated while the lubricant was in the vicinity of the product.
Our technical support advisor Samuel Barnes conducted a comprehensive site visit with New Forest Fruits, assessing their current lubrication and machinery:
“New Forest Fruits’ unique application required a solution that offered several key features including low-temperature performance and food-safe certification.”
The Solution
Based on our recommendation, New Forest Fruits trialed our Arvina FM2 grease, a high-performance food industry-certified grease designed to function in extreme conditions with a temperature range reaching as low as -40°C.
Arvina FM2 is a non-melting, food-grade grease designed for the lubrication of bearings operating in areas with the potential for incidental food contact.
The high-purity base oil combined with a high-performance antioxidant, anti-wear, and anti-corrosion system allows Arvina FM2 to be used in a wide variety of operating conditions.
Arvina FM2 is highly resistant to water wash-out and effectively protects bearings from wear and corrosion. Arvina FM2 is NSF H1 registered for use where there may be incidental food contact.
The objective was to find a lubricant that could provide long-lasting protection, even in challenging environments, without requiring constant reapplication.
Implementation and Results
The use of Arvina FM2 delivered immediate and noticeable results:
- Bearings remained lubricated for extended periods, reducing the frequency of maintenance and repairs.
- The machinery experienced fewer failures and improved operational reliability.
- The grease proved easy to apply and maintained its performance for several months without requiring intervention, even in outdoor and exposed conditions.
What is NSF-certification?
NSF stands for National Sanitation Foundation, the leading independent food safety assurance organisation globally.
Gaining NSF certification ensures that your products have been created to a strict food safety standard and are guaranteed to deliver food safe products that have undergone continued assessment and testing to ensure they are meeting these standards.
Molyslip’s NSF-certified lubricants and greases are meticulously formulated to provide a reliable solution for reducing food contamination risks, ensuring your manufacturing processes operate flawlessly.
Food Safe Lubricants and Greases
Molyslip® offers a leading range of high-performance food-grade lubricants and greases for the demanding world of food manufacturing.
We understand the vital importance of maintaining food safety regulations and the implications that contamination can have on both your products and reputation.
Molyslip’s food safe industry products include:
