FUCHS for the food industry – process safety and efficiency

The food industry is a very demanding market: here it is mainly about consumer protection. Ever-higher hygiene standards are forcing measures that are not practiced in any other segment of the manufacturing industry. For example, strict rules must be scrupulously observed in the use and production of lubricants in the food industry. How does FUCHS fit into these requirements?

Food-grade lubricants – the answer to specific requirements

Why are food-grade lubricants needed? Isn’t it enough to use the same lubricants for production that are used in other sectors? A machine is a machine and an assembly line is an assembly line. Well, not necessarily.

such as daily cleaning with aggressive substances, contamination with active substances and extreme temperature fluctuations – from fast freezing to baking in wafer baking ovens.

Thus, equipment in the food industry is subjected to strong influences. These different applications clearly set them apart from others using standard lubricants.

Risk of food contamination

Many times there are cases of unintentional food contamination. This is caused by lubricants and chemicals and is associated with serious consequences.

The risk can be easily demonstrated by the example of can closing machines: in this case, lubricants can escape directly above the surface of the can and be thrown due to the high speed, thus coming into contact with the food.

Increasingly stringent hygiene standards are forcing food companies to take measures to prevent such contamination. However, there are no European standards for lubricants in the food industry. And yet this is an extremely important aspect in production technology.

Investment in food safety and productivity

An exceptionally problematic situation is when goods are withdrawn from sale due to contamination of a food product.
According to the regulations, it is the producer who is responsible for such a state of affairs until he proves that he took all possible measures to avoid the food contamination that occurred. In addition, the brand loses its image which was built up usually over many years with great effort and high investment costs.

These costly consequences, among others, are why food manufacturers are increasingly investing in safe process flows. Selecting the right lubricants increases machine performance and reduces downtime.

Cassida – high-performance lubricants for groceries

Lubricants in the food market must guarantee the highest possible level of purity and, in the case of technically unavoidable contact with food, be completely safe. At FUCHS, we are well aware of this responsibility and approach the subject with the utmost care.

In the field of food-grade lubricants, FUCHS has a comprehensive portfolio of products that have successfully proven themselves in the market for 30 years. Our leading solution is CASSIDA, a lubricant brand that ensures reliability and safety in food production.

With a range that includes more than 100 food-grade lubricants, CASSIDA offers the ideal solution for all industries and every application.

CASSIDA specialty lubricants meet the highest safety requirements wherever food is produced, processed, filled and packaged. In addition, they guarantee a smooth production process, a high level of productivity and a longer service life for machinery and equipment.

Of interest to companies outside the food industry: the nature and performance of CASSIDA products is such that they are often able to fully replace non-food lubricants.

In addition, CASSIDA is ISO 21469 certified, NSF H1 registered and meets religious requirements for kosher and halal compliance.

Fuchs service and know-how – support for individual lubricant management

Professional knowledge and years of practical experience are decisive in choosing the right lubricant. In addition, consumer protection is particularly important. It requires the highest safety standards – from design and production to sales and after-sales service.

With a wide range of LCCP (Lubricant Critical Control Point) tests, the lubricant experts at FUCHS offer a key service designed for:

• customer systems care (HACCP),
• maintaining food safety,
• cost reduction,
• protecting the food brand.

The FUCHS service is therefore comprehensive and covers the entire range of activities to support lubricant management in the food sector.

Moreover, after inspecting the machines FUCHS recommends appropriate service intervals for lubrication and oil changes, as well as the appropriate product from CASSIDA’s wide range. This is because we realize that each industry has different requirements.