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When operating a food or beverage manufacturing plant, you shouldn’t have to choose between strict safety compliance and peak equipment performance. Bel-Ray No-Tox® Syntra™ Food Grade Synthetic Oil: is a state-of-the-art, non-toxic PAO synthetic lubricant engineered to deliver exceptional anti-wear and rust protection across your entire facility, from high-demand hydraulic pumps, motors and actuators, to compressors and vacuum pumps, enclosed gears and circulating systems systems.

 

The Challenge of Lubricating Clean Industries

Maintaining equipment in the food and beverage industries presents a unique set of challenges. Maintenance managers must ensure equipment runs smoothly to minimize downtime, all while adhering to strict NSF and FDA safety standards to prevent contamination. Machinery is often subjected to extreme temperatures, heavy moisture, and frequent washdowns. Finding a lubricant that can handle these demands without compromising safety is critical. Our No-Tox Syntra™ Food Grade Synthetic Oil provides a high-performance, multipurpose solution to meet these specific operational requirements.

 

The Power of a State-of-the-Art PAO Synthetic Formulation

No-Tox Syntra™ is built on a synthetic polyalphaolefin (PAO) base. This state-of-the-art formulation is specifically designed to meet the rigorous demands of clean manufacturing environments. It is a non-toxic, high-performance lubricant, providing the safety required for food and beverage processing with exceptional anti-wear, rust and corrosion protection. The PAO formula provides exceptional penetration properties, ensuring that even hard-to-reach moving parts receive thorough lubrication, which is critical for maintaining equipment integrity over time.

 

Core Benefits for Plant Operations

This food-grade synthetic oil addresses the primary pain points of facility maintenance through the following key benefits:

  • Exceptional Anti-Wear Properties: Friction is the enemy of efficient production. No-Tox Syntra™ is designed to provide exceptional anti-wear protection. By minimizing friction, it reduces premature wear on vital components, helping to keep production lines moving and extending the service life of expensive equipment.
  • Rust and Corrosion Protection: In facilities where moisture and regular washdowns are unavoidable, rust is a persistent threat. This lubricant provides robust rust and corrosion protection, safeguarding machinery against the damaging effects of water and humidity.
  • Extreme Low-Temperature Performance: Certain applications, particularly in food processing, require equipment to operate in freezing conditions. No-Tox Syntra™ is specifically formulated for use in extremely low-temperature applications, making it highly effective for specialized equipment like spiral freezer chains.

 

A True Multipurpose Lubricant for Facility-Wide Versatility

One of the significant advantages of No-Tox Syntra™ is its versatility. It allows maintenance departments to consolidate their lubricant inventory by using a single, high-performance product across a wide array of equipment.

 

This multipurpose lubricant is suitable for a broad range of applications found in clean industries, including:

  • Hydraulic systems – pumps, motors, actuators – vane, piston, radial piston and gear
  • Enclosed Gears – including spur, bevel and worm gears
  • Chains (including spiral freezer chains)
  • Compressors and vacuum pumps
  • Bearings, spindles, joints
  • Circulating systems

 

To meet the exact specifications of various OEMs and facility requirements, No-Tox Syntra is available in a comprehensive range of ISO viscosities: 32, 46, 68, 100, 150, 220, 320, and 460. It is packaged in both pails and drums, providing flexibility for different usage volumes.

 

Maximize Performance and Compliance

Bel-Ray No-Tox Syntra Food Grade Synthetic Oil bridges the gap between necessary safety compliance and industrial-grade performance, protecting vital assets and supporting efficient plant operations.

 

To learn more about No-Tox Syntra or other products in our No-Tox range, visit our website or contact our sales team to discuss your operation’s needs.

 

Deane Pitmon
Deane Pitmon
Industrial Territory Sales Manager (East Region / Specialty Food Grade) at Bel-Ray with over 36 years of experience in the industrial and food grade lubricants industry.