The lubricant problem in food production
Lubricants for components used in food production machinery must be safe for human consumption. However, as these are very expensive, alternatives are in demand - for example in drive chains.
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Lubricants for components used in food production machinery must be safe for human consumption. However, as these are very expensive, alternatives are in demand - for example in drive chains.

In order to prevent product contamination from lubricants, special solutions are required for beverage filling: for example, roller chains that permanently lubricate the chain joint from the inside.