Flat top conveyor chains used in bottling plants require constant lubrication to prevent high friction between packages and chains in accumulation areas. The typical solution is to apply high volumes of a water and soluble lubricant mixture, which can cause operator accidents due to slippery floors, or package quality issues resulting from organic development and moisture formation. The humid atmosphere can cause corrosion, which leads to replacement costs and reduced line efficiency. Additionally, organic development can cause lubrication system failure and leads to increased cleaning costs.
The SKF Dry Lubrication System eliminates the need to spray thousands of litres of water and soluble lubricant. Instead, this flexible and completely automated system applies a small amount of SKF Dry Film Lubricant (NSF H1 certified) on the conveyor chains and guides. As a result, the floors are dry, the lubricant consumption is minimal, and there is no more waste water, no moisture on packages and no corrosion. A complete solution, the SKF Dry Lubrication System includes: the dry film lubricant; a central unit, pipes, and stainless steel dosing units for delivering the lubricant to the chains; and installation services. With the capability to serve up to 200 lubrication points, systems are available for all bottling line sizes.
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Benefits
- Cost savings by eliminating high volume of water and soluble lubricant
- Improved operator safety by reducing slip hazards
- Quality of packaging is maintained by elimination of moisture
- Reduced risk of product contamination by avoiding microbiological growth
- Enhanced line efficiency by avoiding replacement costs and associated unplanned production stops
- Reduced cleaning costs
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Typical applications
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