Bel-Ray® No-Tox®: Essential Lubricants For The Food And Beverage Industry

The food and beverage industry requires lubricants that can withstand harsh operating conditions while meeting stringent safety and health standards. Accidental contamination of food products by lubricants is a major concern, making it crucial to use products that are specifically formulated for this environment. Bel-Ray® No-Tox® lubricants offer a range of high-performance, H1 and/or 3H certified food-grade products that ensure machinery operates smoothly, safely and efficiently. Here’s a look at three of our most widely used product offerings.

Bel-Ray® No-Tox® Food-Grade Clear Gear Grease

This is a general-purpose, white mineral-oil based grease. Its aluminum complex thickener makes it virtually waterproof and also gives it excellent resistance to water and caustic wash-down, which helps extend relubrication intervals. This product is also fortified with rust and corrosion inhibitors for protection in wet conditions and the grease effectively inhibits the growth of certain bacteria, yeast and mold in the lubricant. It is available in grades NLGI 1, NLGI 1.5 and NLGI 2 in drums, kegs, pails, small pails and cartridges.

Applications

• Plain and antifriction bearings
• Slides, guides and other moving parts
• Wet and wash-down areas
• General grease applications where a nonextreme-pressure, general-purpose grease is needed
• Highly recommended for use in poultry processing plants

Features And Benefits

• Waterproof: The aluminum complex thickener provides excellent resistance to water.
• Bacteriological protection: Effectively inhibits the growth of bacteria, yeast and mold.
• Wide temperature range: Usable from -20° C to 177° C (-4° F to 350° F).
• Food-safety compliant: NSF H1 registered, Kosher and Pareve approved, and Halal certified.

Bel-Ray® No-Tox® Syntra Food-Grade Synthetic Oil

This product line is a series of fully synthetic, multipurpose lubricants designed for a wide range of applications in food manufacturing and other clean industries. It is a PAO-based, nontoxic, high-performance lubricant that provides exceptional antiwear, rust and corrosion protection. The oil is filtered through a 2-micron filter system to achieve the highest cleanliness standards, producing a water-white lubricant that is odorless and tasteless. Available in 11 ISO grades.

Applications

• Multiservice applications
• Hydraulic systems, including pumps, motors and actuators
• Compressors and vacuum pumps
• Enclosed gears (spur, bevel and worm gears)
• Circulating systems, chains, bearings, spindles and joints

Features And Benefits

• Fully synthetic: Offers long life and extended drain intervals.
• Outstanding antiwear properties: Provides excellent equipment protection.
• Rust and oxidation protection: Reduces sludge and varnish buildup.
• Bacteriological protection: Inhibits the growth of certain bacteria, yeast and mold in the lubricant.
• Meets food-safety requirements: NSF H1 registered, Kosher and Pareve approved, and Halal certified.

Bel-Ray® No-Tox® Food-Grade Chain Lubricant

This lubricant is suitable for most chain lubrication needs in the clean industries. It coats and penetrates to lubricate sprockets, links, pins and bushings, which reduces friction and wear. It is also fortified with rust and corrosion inhibitors for added chain protection, and its unique formulation protects against metal-to-metal contact.

Applications

• Chain lubrication requirements in the food, beverage, pharmaceutical and personal care industries
• Widely used in food and poultry plants operating under the Federal Meat and Poultry Products Inspection Programs’ Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS)

Features And Benefits

• Safe for use where incidental food contact may occur: Product is NSF H1 registered, ISO 21469 certified, Kosher and Pareve approved, and Halal certified.
• Excellent antiwear performance: Reduces friction and wear.
• Bacteriological protection: Inhibits the growth of certain bacteria, yeast and mold in the lubricant.
• Rust and oxidation stability: Protects equipment in wet environments and eliminates sticking and clogging.

The Bel-Ray No-Tox line provides a comprehensive lubrication solution for the food and beverage industry. Our specialized food-grade lubricants can ensure the longevity of equipment, enhance operational efficiency, and meet critical food-safety regulations of food manufacturing. Choosing the right lubricant isn’t just about performance. It’s also about protecting consumers as well as your brand’s reputation.

Contact our team to learn more.