Royal Purple Industrial, a provider of advanced synthetic lubricants, is highlighting its portfolio of NSF H1 synthetic lubricants, designed to support equipment reliability and food-safety requirements in food and beverage manufacturing. The company says the products are engineered for applications where incidental food contact may occur, while providing the performance needed in demanding production and sanitation conditions.

Why lubricant selection is important

Food and beverage facilities routinely contend with temperature extremes, high-pressure washdowns and exposure to steam, water, sugars and caustic cleaning chemicals. In such environments, the company notes, lubricant selection can affect both production continuity and product integrity: lubrication-related failures can disrupt operations, while an improperly selected lubricant can introduce contamination and recall risk.

The food-grade portfolio

The portfolio includes Crystal-Pure® and Crystal-Clear® compressor oils, Barrier Fluid FDA® for tandem and double mechanical seals, and Poly-Guard® FDA for pumps, gearboxes, bearings, hydraulic systems, blowers and other general equipment. Each of these highlighted products is NSF H1-registered and Halal- and Kosher-certified. Crystal-Pure and Crystal-Clear are designed for process gas compressor applications, including high- and low-pressure equipment. Barrier Fluid FDA provides lubrication and cooling for mechanical seals across a broad temperature range. Poly-Guard FDA is available in multiple ISO viscosity grades and supports broad equipment coverage, which the company says can help simplify lubricant consolidation within a facility.

Additive technology

The synthetic formulations incorporate the company’s proprietary Purolec™ additive technology, which is intended to help reduce wear, protect against rust and corrosion, and resist heat degradation. Beyond meeting incidental-contact requirements, the lubricants are designed to provide the thermal stability, film strength and oxidation resistance needed to help protect critical production equipment and support long-term operating performance.

The company has also published an eBook, “The Synthetic Advantage in Food & Beverage Manufacturing”, on the subject.

Download the eBook here: https://shorturl.at/IQdzJ

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