Food Processing : Lubricants

Food Lube Applications

Lubricants for food processing

For over 60 years, TotalEnergies has been supporting the food processing sector with our NEVASTANE food-safe lubricants. This extensive range of food lube includes oils, greases, aerosols and more, covering all types of equipment up and down the production line. With our experience in the industry and our excellent products, TotalEnergies is the only supplier you need, covering all food processing applications.

Nevastane gives you confidence that your machinery will be running at optimum performance, with no risk of contamination from the lubricants you use. Our food lube formulations give you complete control – there are no compounds of animal origin, no allergens, no GMO ingredients, and they have Kosher and Halal certification. They meet NSF H1 and ISO 21469 standards and are classified as food grade lubricants (FGL) for production lines

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Plus, our technical support team can help you with:

Food safety audits (in relation to lubricants).
Implementation of Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP) principles.
Product recommendations and consolidation.
Lubrication and food safety on-site training.
TIG 6 software for lubrication and maintenance of your machinery

The TotalEnergies range of food lubes is just one part of our selection of industrial lubricants. Covering over 400 industrial applications and subject to constant R&D, every single product can be relied upon to provide the premium lubrication performance manufacturers need to push their equipment to greater levels of productivity and precision.

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Technical resources

Oil	Type	Application	Advantages
NEVASTANE AW	Hydraulic oil based on white medicinal oil	Hydraulic systems Air-line lubricators	Excellent anti-wear and corrosion protection Miscible with mineral fluids
NEVASTANE SH	Synthetic (PAO) hydraulic, compressor and pneumatic oil	Air compressors Vacuum pumps Hydraulic systems and especially those operating at low temperatures	100% synthetic Wide temperature range Significant extension of oil drain intervals High viscosity index
NEVASTANE EP	Gear oil based on white medicinal oil and synthetic oil	Reduction gears Plain and roller bearings Conveyor belts and chains	Superior protection against high loads Adapted to a wide range of applications
NEVASTANE XSH	Gear oil Synthetic PAO	Reduction gears Plain and roller bearings Conveyor belts and chains	100% synthetic Wide temperature range Significant extension of oil drain intervals
NEVASTANE SY	Gear oil Synthetic PAG	Worm gears and reducers High temperature oven chains Bottling equipment	Excellent thermal stability Excellent resistance to water Superior extreme pressure characteristics
NEVASTANE CHAIN OIL XT	Synthetic chain oil	Conveyor belts Oven chains Mechanisms that operate at high temperatures	Impressive thermal stability Low volatility High lubricating power

Greases	Type	Application	Advantages
AXA GR 1	Multipurpose grease	Bearings and joints Pelleting machines	Effective in damp environments Highly adhesive
NEVASTANE XMF	Multipurpose grease	Roller and plain bearings Crimping machines	Excellent corrosion protection Water-resistant
NEVASTANE HD2T	Multi purpose extreme pressure, tacky grease with PTFE	Loaded bearings even in the presence of water Bottling machines	Exceptional adhesion to metal surfaces Excellent resistance to water washout Superior extreme pressure characteristics
NEVASTANE XS 80	High-performance 100% Synthetic grease	Bearings under high or low temperatures Oven turbines Sterilizers Freezing tunnels	Very wide temperature range Excellent resistance to water Longer lubrication intervals
NEVASTANE XS 320	High-performance 100% Synthetic grease	Bearings under loads and subject to shocks Pelleting machines	Wide temperature range Excellent load resistance, even in the presence of water Longer lubrication intervals

Aerosols	Type	Application	Advantages
NEVASTANE LUBE AEROSOL	Multipurpose adhesive oil	Small machines requiring almost daily lubrication Conveyors and rails Packaging machines	Exceptional adhesion to metal surfaces Resistant to water, steam and weak acid and alkaline atmospheres
NEVASTANE GREASE AEROSOL	Water resistant grease	Bearings, hinges, springs, chains, rails and tools	Excellent resistance to water and steam Exceptional adhesion to metal surfaces Insensitive to detergents
NEVASTANE SILICONE SAFEGARD	Silicone oil	Small machines and chains subject to extreme temperatures Shrink oven chains Conveyers and rails	Very wide temperature range Insulating, anti-rust and anticorrosion Spray without propellant gas (Safegard technology), for environmental protection

Specific products	Type	Application	Advantages
NEVASTANE FLUSH OIL	Light viscosity fluid for cleaning and flushing	Cleaning or flushing of hydraulics, gear reducers, chains and other moving components	Elimination of deposits and impurities Excellent solvent power Ideal for changing from standard lubricant to NSF H1 lubricant (except PAG and MPG)
NEVASTANE SDO	Sugar dissolving oil	Dissolves sugar accumulated on equipment in production and packaging areas Application in pure or diluted form	Excellent for dissolving accumulated sugar on machine parts Reduction of maintenance costs and shutdowns
NEVASTANE ANTIFREEZE	MPG based antifreeze	Cooling circuits, including drinks, ice creams and frozen food processing	Specific protection of alloys and metal equipment against corrosion
NEVASTANE HTF	White oil based heat transfer fluid	Closed heat transfer circuits, airless A large number of fabrication processes: double-boilers, autoclaves, reactors, ovens, presses and moulds	Exceptional resistance to temperature Process temperature <300 °C (330 °C in the oil film) Long service life under severe conditions of use

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Our OEM approvals

Nevastane products meet or exceed the requirements of most major food manufacturers in food processing, including:

Pelleting equipment: CPM
Packaging machines: KHS
Bottling lines: Sidel
Can seamers: Pneumatic Scale Angelus
Dough dividers: Bernier UK
Centrifugals: Fives

We are completely satisfied with the Nevastane range, which is NSF H1 certified and totally compliant with our food safety rules. Total has proven itself capable of managing our regular lubricant supply with satisfactory lead times and delivery conditions compliant with our expectations, especially in terms of safety and security.

Mill Manager

Global leading food company

We are satisfied with the Total’s complete range of NSF H1 products. Total proved its capability to manage regular lubricant supplies with satisfactory lead times and delivery conditions compliant with our expectations, especially in terms of security. Total products have proven their efficiency in the lubrication of our equipment by perfectly matching their operating conditions. Total is a key supplier for us.

McCain Manager

Canadian multi-national frozen food company