Klüber Lubrication has developed a digital solution for the coordination and optimal use of these services .
Klüber Lubrication has developed a digital solution for the coordination and optimal use of these services . The system provides a central overview of the associated lubrication tasks and data . The TPM service portfolio addresses and optimises the factors of high energy costs , equipment , lubricant condition monitoring and spare parts . This also has a major impact on the sustainability factors of material , waste , and energy and thus on your sustainability performance indicators .
When choosing their lubricant supplier , food manufacturers should pay very close attention to product features and additional services that help to maintain quality standards and thus also improve food safety . These include : – ‘ Food-grade ,’ NSF H1 registration . – ISO 21469 certification of production plants –
Development of a comprehensive lubrication concept – Digital services , and lubricant condition monitoring services that support the lubrication concept .
Humans make the difference : Lubrication Training for Operators and Engineers
Whether compliance with standards and regulations can be ensured , and audits passed without any problems , depends on the employees who work with the lubricants . Not only do they have a direct impact on food safety , but they also influence how machines and equipment comply with specified food safety standards . Inadequate lubrication can lead to machine wear , which can cause machine material to enter the product leading to product recalls that could be avoided .
A TPM concept can include colour coding of different lubrication products to avoid confusion that could quickly hamper production , or the safe handling of lubricants through training of production and maintenance staff . Good training also helps to increase the understanding of lubricants and the standards associated with them . This also helps to overcome internal resistance to compliance with standards .
Another solution is the use of Automatic lubricators to supply the lubrication point with a defined quantity of grease or lubricating oil at regular intervals . The result : thanks to the appropriate lubricator and correct lubricant quantity adjusted to specific applications is neither over lubrication nor under lubrication . The lubrication point thus receives the optimum amount of lubricant and , due to the closed system is protected from negative environmental influences such as dust , contamination , and moisture . Occupational safety also benefits from automatic lubricators : they minimise contact points between man and machine , especially workers ’ presence in dangerous areas that are difficult to access , and reduce the number of accidents due to slipping as a result of lubricant leakage .
To find out more about our food safe products and TPM solutions please contact a Kluber representative .
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