Food grade high temperature oven chain oil performance test comparison

1.Experimental background

2.Purpose of the experiment:

 To compare the performance of 3 different food grade base oil lubricants, namely: Sample A: Food grade paraffin base oil/Sample B: PAO (100% fully synthetic polyalphaolefin oil)/Sample C: POE (100% fully synthetic ester oil).

  Three food grade chain oils were tested to simulate the performance of high temperature chain applications such as baking, drying, flour and tortilla ovens. For this purpose, the FRTLUBE Lubrication R&D Laboratory conducted disk tests and panel cokers to objectively observe the performance differences of each sample. The experimental results are summarized as follows.

3. Pan Test Results

● The samples for testing high temperature performance were prepared in aluminum pans at 240°C/44 hours and 260°C/44 hours respectively, and within the specified time, the test results are as follows:

● As can be seen from Figure, sample C (FRTLUBE FDH Series food grade POE chain oil) consistently outperforms sample A (food grade white mineral oil) and sample B (food grade PAO oil), maintaining a significantly higher liquid fraction and lower evaporation and solids.

4. Panel Cooker Test Results

● Panel coking tests are information on lubricant cleanliness and deposit formation tendencies at elevated temperatures. Below is a comparison of panels tested at 400°C.

● At such high temperatures, all formulated lubricants will form black deposits in the panel coking test . The higher quality high temperature chain oils will keep more oil at the bottom, and will also provide more stable and long-lasting protection for high temperature equipment.

● As can be seen from the above figure, there is no oil accumulation at the bottom of the test panel of sample A (white mineral oil), which is significantly different from the other two groups, indicating that its thermal stability and oxidation resistance are relatively weak. Sample C (FRTLUBE FDH Series food grade high temperature chain oil) has ideal high temperature thermal stability and is specially designed for oven chains in food manufacturing operations . It is an ideal food grade high temp lubricant.

  In summary, choosing a food grade chain lube with the right base oil can provide better protection against mechanical wear, surface degradation and fatigue, resulting in smooth equipment operation, optimal performance, reduced operating costs, longer equipment life, improved load-carrying capacity, less downtime, and less maintenance and repairs.

  Higher quality food grade based oils effectively protect equipment and keep it in place when applied, reducing the cost and labor required for constant re-lubrication.