An important aspect of the palm oil industry is the use of food-grade lubricants that are certified halal, kosher, and capable of performing well at operating temperatures. These lubricants should not melt at high temperatures or freeze at low temperatures. Below is an example of grease application on control and regulating valves in the palm oil industry.
Control and regulating valves function to manage the flow of fluids. These devices contain bearings that rotate rapidly. In the food and refinery industries, they are typically found in environments with temperatures as low as -30°C.
Field Problems
A common issue with lubricating control and regulating valves is that the grease used cannot withstand low temperatures and high rotations. As a result, the control and regulating valves seize and cannot rotate because the grease freezes.
Another issue is that the government currently emphasizes halal certification for food manufacturers in line with ISO 22000. Many grease products on the market are food-grade but lack halal certification.
Technical Data
Field observations yielded the following technical data:
Regreasing interval: Once a week
Load: Medium
Environment: Dusty
Temperature: -30°C to 0°C
Speed: 1500 RPM
Solution
Given the field challenges and technical information, the Eonchemicals team proposed the use of Molykote G-4500 lubricant, characterized as follows:
Load: Medium to High
Environment: Ice
Temperature: -40°C to 150°C
Speed: up to 2500 RPM
Molykote G-4500 is a synthetic food-grade grease based on Polyalpha Olefin (PAO), making it very safe for use in the refinery or food industry, supported by various certifications such as NSF H-1, Kosher, and Halal.
One-Month Trial Results
Based on a one-month trial, Molykote G-4500 delivered optimal performance, with the grease not freezing even at -30°C, allowing production to proceed smoothly without lubrication-related issues.
Inclusion in Halal Approval List/Halal Certification
Conclusion
From the one-month field trial data for control and regulating valves, the following conclusions were drawn:
- Molykote G-4500 remained effective for one month without hardening or freezing at -30°C.
- The grease is made from Polyalpha Olefin (PAO), making it very safe for industries adhering to ISO 22000.
- It holds a halal certification approved by MUI
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