Food-Grade Lubrication: Getting H1, H2 and the Lube Route Right

Why this matters in UK food manufacturing Lubricants sit right above the product. Grease from an over-filled bearing, oil from a leaking gearbox or the wrong lubricant used from the wrong tin can end up in food. Lubrication is also one of the biggest drivers of reliability: poor lubrication is behind a large share of bearing and gearbox failures. A good lubrication system protects both the product and the machine. In plain English "Food grade" does not mean you can eat it. An H1 lubricant is safe if a tiny, accidental amount touches food. It is still a contaminant, and product it reaches must be assessed. The goal is the right lubricant, in the right amount, in the right place, and none of it in the food. 1. Know the grades and requirements GradeMeaningWhere it is usedH1Registered for incidental food contactAnywhere above or near product or packaging, including the line itselfH2No food contact possibleAreas with no chance of contact, such as plant rooms; many sites ban H2 from production altogether3HRelease agents for direct contactBakery tins, slicers and similar, under specific…