Kluber High temperature oils for the Bakery Industry being applied automatically whilst the Oven is operating

There are many challenges facing you as a baker: food safety, reliable manufacturing processes, for example the cooling of ovens, and – just as important – the reduction of operational and maintenance costs. When production is running non-stop, any breakdown due to lubrication failures can be very expensive for you. Just imagine the loss of production due to a lubrication failure in an oven bearing or in the cooling tunnel of a freezer. Key components requiring specialized lubrication in the bakery industry are transport chains, as the environment can be challenging due to elevated temperatures and high humidity. Improper chain lubrication here can lead to residue build-up, wear and eventually the loss of articulation in these chains. All the above could ultimately result in a breakdown, bringing production and output to a complete halt. Increase food safety The selection of the right lubricant can play a major role in food safety. Product recalls can cost the manufacturer enormous time and money – if not their reputation. Even a minor contamination of a food product with lubricant, which cannot always be technically avoided, can have severe consequences. Innumerable regulations have to be observed in the production of food: on hygiene, regarding the machines or the materials used. Maintenance technicians, production and quality managers have to take all these regulations into account for the selection of lubricants. As a manufacturer of food products, you will not be content just to have lubricants that comply with legal regulations. You also expect them to be physiologically safe, neutral in taste and odour; they should reduce friction and wear, remove heat and seal components. As a global leader in speciality lubricants, Klüber Lubrication offers a comprehensive line of NSF H1 registered lubricants designed to meet the extreme demands of the bakery industry. Certifi ed hygiene for the entire process ISO 21469 is the international hygienic standard for the formulation, manufacture and use of H1 lubricants used in the food-processing and pharmaceutical industries. The NSF developed a certifi cation procedure on the basis of ISO 21469, which includes annual inspection of the lubricants-producing plant by an National Sanitation Foundation (NSF) auditor to check strict adherence to hygiene requirements, preventing contamination during the manufacture of H1 lubricants. Product samples are taken on an annual basis and analysed for contamination, and also lubricant packing, storage and use are evaluated during the audit. In order to get a plant certifi ed under ISO 21469:2006, it may be necessary to make some changes in the manufacturing process calling for heavy investments to enable compliance. Klüber Lubrication was amongst the fi rst few companies to be certifi ed under the stringent requirements of this standard. What does this mean for you? It means that not only our products are certifi ed, but the whole manufacturing process of our H1 lubricants as well. This ensures complete protection against contamination during lubricant manufacturing

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