However, many food and beverage companies for the use of "food-grade lubricants" there are many misunderstandings, the two largest of which are:

Myth 1: Divide the location of food grade lubricants by production line
Many food and beverage companies believe that the location of the lubrication point is "on the production line" or "under the line" to decide whether to use food grade lubricants. This view is based on the assumption that nothing in the gearbox below the conveyor belt will come into contact with food on the production line. However, this view is incorrect, and guiding the use of lubricants in accordance with this view can lead to lubricant storage mixed with the following substances:

• Bari, used as a cleaner in a lubricant, but can cause heart rate disorders and myocardial paralysis;
• Lithium, used to improve the high temperature resistance of lubricants, but can lead to nerve poisoning when ingested in the form of salt;
• Black graphite, which provides a dry oil film, can cause respiratory problems.

Therefore, for safety reasons, as far as possible, all substances in the lubricant storage cabinet and equipment that may cause serious contamination should be eliminated. However, as far as lubricants are concerned, this perfect state may not be achieved due to another myth (Mistake II).

Myth 2: Using food-grade lubricants can affect machine performance
This is not the case, however, and food grade lubricants are high-performance, safe and reliable synthetic lubricant products. For example, industrial chain oils are typically made up of mineral oils and black graphite, both of which do not meet The National Health Foundation's (NSF) H1 food grade lubricant standards, while the use of high-temperature ester synthetic oils provides the same high temperature resistance and meets NSF H1 and ISO 21469 standards.

Therefore, before using lubricant products, communicate with suppliers who can provide the correct lubrication solutions to find the most suitable lubricant product solution according to the business situation, so as not to cause incorrect handling and unnecessary losses due to misconceptions.