Synthetic Oil Prevents Chain Rust Better than Conventional Oils
Synthetic Oil Prevents Chain Rust Better than Conventional Oils
2 PagesSynthetic Oil Prevents Chain Rust Better than Conventional Oils Application Lubrication of a drag chain in meat- processing plant. Problem A U.S. manufacturer of smoked meats and sausages was experiencing a high degree of chain rusting and wear. This was related to frequent wash-up. Water emulsified with aromatics in the min er al oil lubricating the chain. This left the chain unprotected from oxida tion. In addition, the tackifier in the chain oil blocked oil from the in ternal sur faces of the chain. The chain oil being used did not meet applicable USDA standards for food contact. Product Selected Molykote ® L-1460FG Synthetic Blend Chain Oil. Results A food-grade synthetic product, con - tain ing a tackifier that did not thicken the oil, was selected because it kept its
