Food Processing Machinery Maintenance and Repair Services
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Find Maintenance and Repair Services →Planned versus reactive food processing machinery maintenance
Food processing equipment maintenance falls into two categories: planned preventive maintenance (PPM) — scheduled maintenance carried out at defined intervals to prevent failures and maintain performance; and reactive or corrective maintenance — repair of equipment following a failure or breakdown. In most food factories, a combination of both is used. PPM intervals are typically defined by the original equipment manufacturer (OEM) in the maintenance manual, though experienced service providers may adjust intervals based on actual machine usage and condition. PPM tasks typically include: inspection and replacement of wear parts (seals, gaskets, belts, bearing lubrication); cleaning of inaccessible areas; tightening of mechanical connections; verification of safety devices; and lubrication of moving parts. For food contact machinery, only food-safe lubricants (NSF H1 rated or equivalent) should be used on any component where lubricant could contact product — confirm that your service provider is aware of this requirement.
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What food-safe lubricants should be used on food processing machinery?
Lubricants used in food contact applications must be classified as food-safe. The internationally recognised standard is NSF H1, which certifies lubricants as acceptable for incidental food contact. H1 lubricants use synthetic base oils and additives that are approved for food contact applications. Food processing machinery maintenance procedures should specify NSF H1 lubricants for all bearings, gearboxes, and components where lubricant could potentially contact food. General industrial lubricants (H2 classification or unclassified) must not be used in food contact zones. Confirm with your service provider and lubricant supplier that all lubricants used in food contact areas carry current NSF H1 certification.
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