Learn why regular food-grade lubrication and strictly following the maintenance manual chart prevent costly production stops.

In the food processing world, your AFTG machinery isn't just metal—it's the heart of your operation. When it stops, everything stops. The best way to keep that heart beating strong, productive, and safe is through simple, routine maintenance, especially when it comes to lubrication.

You wouldn't skip your car's oil change and expect it to run perfectly, and your sophisticated food equipment is no different. The secret to minimizing expensive downtime and maximizing your throughput comes down to one simple habit: Regular Lubrication.

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The Right Grease Makes All the Difference: Why Choose a Certified Food-Grade Lubricant?

When you work in food production, you can't just grab any old grease can. Every product near the food zone has to meet strict safety standards. That's why we recommend a premium, trusted Food Grade Lubricant.

When choosing your lubricant, look for these critical features:

• USDA Authorized (NSF H1): This is the gold standard. It means the lubricant is approved for use where there might be incidental food contact. You can rest easy knowing you're protecting both your equipment and your product safety protocols.

• A Washdown Warrior: Your cleaning crews are rigorous, and they need to be. But that means your lubricant has to be tough. A good Food Grade Lubricant should be highly Water-Resistant, engineered to cling to moving parts and not wash away easily, even after frequent and aggressive sanitizing.

• Heavy-Duty Protection: Your machines handle immense loads. The lubricant should be packed with Anti-wear additives that create a durable film, protecting critical components like bearings and chains from premature wear, heat, and shock.

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Your Simple Routine Habit: Check the Manual, Not Just the Clock

We get it—your production schedule is packed. But setting aside time for regular lubrication is the most valuable insurance policy you can buy against a sudden machine stop.

To get this right, you need to go directly to the source: the machinery manual.

Maintenance schedule adherence is crucial for optimal performance of AFTG machinery, as highlighted in the manual's detailed chart.

• Check the Manual for Details: While a regular check is your general safety net, your AFTG manual contains the precise lubrication chart—the "fingerprint" of your machine's needs. It tells you exactly where to grease and how often for every specific point on the machine. Some parts might need daily attention, others weekly, and some monthly.

• Prevent the Stop-Down: Following this maintenance chart is non-negotiable. It helps your team identify tiny issues—a loose fitting, a contaminated point, a slight change in machine sound—before they escalate into a major mechanical failure that brings your entire line to a screeching halt.

In short: if you want to avoid stopping down the machine in your production, you need to follow the maintenance chart on the manual. Keep your equipment happy, productive, and compliant by committing to this simple, regular routine with the reliable protection of a certified Food Grade Lubricant.

What does your current maintenance schedule look like, and are you finding it easy to adhere to the recommended checks?

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