Food grade lubricants are used for lubrication, power transmission and corrosion protection of machines to manufacture or process foodstuffs, food related commodities, pharmaceutical products, cosmetics, tobacco products and animal feed.
BECHEM products comply with the standards and requirements of modern food grade lubricants. They fulfil the strict regulations of the worldwide operating organisation for product testing and certifications, NSF International. In addition, many of these qualities meet the Islamic requirements and are certified as Halal.
Besides their physiological harmlessness, the food grade BECHEM lubricants have the following properties:
- Water resistance
- Oxidation resistance
- Low wear rate
- Compatibility with construction materials
- Good adsorption and adhesion on metal and plastics
- Steam resistance (when filling wine, beer or soft drinks)
Whether used as for-life lubricant for roller bearings or on plastic or elastomer materials, the BECHEM lubricating greases cover a wide range of applications and withstand the seasonal, thermal and mechanical loads of the expected operating conditions.
| Product | Base oil | Thickener | Service temperature range [°C] 1) | Properties |
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1)Value marked in grey indicates short term maximum temperature
All indications and values correspond to latest knowledge and do not represent any product specification.
BECHEM offers high-performance food grade lubricating oils. The mineral oil and ester-free Berusynth H 1 product series meets the requirements of the machine manufacturers as well as the relevant DIN and ISO standards. Berusynth H 1 products excel in their extremely long service life, they are miscible and also compatible with residual quantities of conventional, mineral-oil based lubricants.
| Product | Base oil | Type | Properties |
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1)Value marked in grey indicates short term maximum temperature
All indications and values correspond to latest knowledge and do not represent any product specification.