Food & Beverage

Case studies:

Sugar pullers are used in sugar processing and require a total revision every six months. With each sugar puller, four bearings are lubricated manually with 2 shots per day. The goal with Bathan KF8 ceramic grease and installing an automated lubrication system is the improvement of predictability. Meaning, prolonging maintenance interval to annual revision and improving plant availability (less worst case scenarios).

Results:

•Average lifetime at 10 months

•Change of pullers due to glycerine spillage

•Halved workload

•No worst case for four years, due to early scheduling

•High predictability and massive cost reduction

•Plant availability significantly improved

Experience uninterrupted performance with the Bathan food grease sugar puller, ensuring zero unscheduled failures. Achieve a remarkable 96.9% cost reduction. Choose reliability and cost-effectiveness with Bathan.

The production of animal compound feed begins with selecting high-quality raw materials, such as grains, protein sources, vitamins, and minerals, tailored to the nutritional needs of the animals. These ingredients are ground into a fine powder and thoroughly mixed to ensure even nutrient distribution. The mixture is then conditioned with steam or moisture to prepare it for pelletizing, where it is compressed into compact pellets. After pelletizing, the feed is cooled and dried to remove excess moisture, which helps prevent mold and extends shelf life. Finally, the pellets are screened for quality assurance and packaged for distribution. This process ensures the feed is both nutritious and safe for animal consumption.

Pitfalls of Lubrication in Feed Production:

Lubrication is an essential part of maintaining the machinery used in feed production, but it can present several challenges:

1. Contamination Risk: Lubricants can contaminate the feed if they come into contact with the ingredients or finished product. This can affect the safety and quality of the feed, making it unsuitable for animal consumption. Therefore, lubricants are required to be NSF H1 registered food greases and oils.
2. Over-Lubrication or Under-Lubrication: Both over-lubrication and under-lubrication can cause problems. Over-lubrication can lead to excess lubricant entering the feed, while under-lubrication can cause increased wear and tear on machinery, leading to breakdowns and production delays.
3. Maintenance Challenges: Regular maintenance and monitoring are required to ensure that lubrication systems are functioning correctly. This can be resource-intensive and requires skilled personnel to manage effectively.

Overall, while lubrication is critical for the smooth operation of feed production machinery, careful management is necessary to avoid these pitfalls and ensure the production of high-quality animal feed. Animal feed producers thus follow strict maintenance procedures, proper lubricants and even look for Kosher and Halal certification.

Bathan reduces the grease consumption by up to 98%. Prolonged bearing life leads to financial benefits.