A separator in the food industry, particularly in coconut water production, refers to equipment used to separate various components of coconut water, such as endosperm, water, and fiber.

This separation process is crucial for producing clear and clean coconut water with maintained quality. Separators operate by utilizing the principles of gravity or centrifugal force to separate the liquid phase (coconut water) from the solid phase (fiber or endosperm).

To ensure smooth operations, please study the various problems that may occur in this unit along with their effective solutions from Eonchemicals.

1. Problem: Grease Hardens or Melts Easily, Frequent Bearing Replacement

In the food industry, especially when using separators to process coconut water, issues with grease that hardens or melts easily and frequent bearing replacements are major challenges.

Grease that hardens or melts can undoubtedly lead to decreased grease performance. Consequently, this issue can result in premature bearing failure, necessitating more frequent replacements.

This not only increases maintenance costs and downtime but also disrupts production efficiency and the quality of the final product produced by the separator.

Solution: LE Lubricant

LE Lubricant grease is the perfect solution to address the aforementioned problems. This high-performance, internationally recognized specialty grease can reduce the frequency of bearing replacements used in separators for processing coconut water. This is because LE lubricant has high thermal stability, making it resistant to hardening at low temperatures or melting at high temperatures.

Please contact us for the use of LE lubricant to enhance operational efficiency and reduce downtime, ensuring the reliability and consistent quality of production from coconut water separators.

2. Problem: Machine Cleaning Takes a Long Time

In the food industry, the problem of machine cleaning taking a long time in separators for processing coconut water is a common challenge.

Inefficient cleaning can hinder overall production efficiency, increase operational costs, and extend the downtime needed for routine maintenance.

Long cleaning times have the potential to reduce daily production capacity and hinder responsiveness to dynamic market demands

Solution: Eon COP

The Eon COP (Cleaning Out of Place) solution product is a water-based cleaner specifically designed to effectively remove oil, grease, and dust without leaving residues. This product is suitable for use in the food and beverage industry to clean spare parts, filters, and in the cleaning out of place (COP) process as well as daily routine cleaning.

Eon COP is the ideal solution to address the problem of long machine cleaning times in separators due to its specially formulated effectiveness and efficiency in cleaning.

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Eon COP is a neutral pH cleaner, non-irritating to users, and safe for various types of equipment materials. Its main advantage as a spotless cleaner is its ability to leave no residual traces such as dust, oil, and grease on surfaces.