Grease & lubricant

Food-grade greases and paraffin oils are essential for the lubrication, protection, and maintenance of equipment used in the food and beverage, wine, pharmaceutical, and cosmetics industries. On e-viti, this category is primarily intended for wineries, processing facilities, food and beverage companies, breweries, dairies, canneries, and maintenance professionals seeking solutions that meet the specific hygiene and safety requirements of sensitive production environments.

What are food-grade greases and paraffin oils used for?

In sectors where equipment operates in direct or indirect contact with food, pharmaceutical products, or cosmetic formulations, the choice of lubricant cannot be left to chance. Food-grade greases and paraffin oils help minimize friction, reduce wear, protect mechanisms, and ensure the proper functioning of moving parts, all while complying with the sanitary requirements of sensitive environments.

These products have a wide range of applications. They are used to lubricate gears, bearings, vertical press screws, compressors, submersible pumps, and winery equipment. They are also used in the food industry for demolding, as a release agent, or for protection and maintenance on machinery in the cookie, chocolate, bakery, canning, dairy, and meat, plant, and seafood processing industries. Certain products are also used in the pharmaceutical and cosmetics sectors, particularly as a technical base in the manufacture of creams, ointments, salves, soaps, or other preparations.

Codex paraffin oil may also be recommended for lubricating delicate moving parts in the food industry, such as conveyor chains or cutting tools, or as a release agent in certain technical applications.  

Types of paraffin greases and oils available from E-viti

The selection offered by E-viti includes several lubrication and protection solutions tailored to the demands of food-contact and technical environments.

CODEX food-grade paraffin oil and CODEX paraffin oil aerosol are designed for lubricating delicate moving parts and mechanisms, as well as for certain applications involving sliding, protection, or maintenance in food processing environments. Food-grade grease sticks for screw presses, available in small, standard, and large sizes, are specifically designed for the maintenance and lubrication of press screws to ensure smooth operation in compliance with sanitary requirements. Food-grade white grease and food-grade translucent grease are suitable for lubricating numerous mechanical components subject to friction—such as bearings, bushings, gears, or sliding parts—in applications where compatibility with food contact is essential. Finally, beef tallow rounds out this product line for certain specific technical applications requiring a traditional lubricant or treatment agent.

How to Choose Food-Grade Greases and Paraffin Oils?

Choosing the right product depends first and foremost on the type of application. For lubricating delicate mechanisms, chains, or cutting tools, a food-grade paraffin oil is generally more suitable due to its fluidity and ability to penetrate moving parts. For bearings, heavily loaded rolling elements, gears, press screws, or areas subject to high friction, a food-grade grease offering better mechanical stability and long-lasting protection against wear is preferable.

It is also essential to consider the specific industry. Requirements vary significantly between a winery, a brewery, a cookie factory, a cannery, a dairy, and a pharmaceutical facility. Operating temperature, rotational speed, humidity, cleaning frequency, and exposure to water or process products should guide the choice of lubricant. In all cases, it is important to verify the product’s compatibility with the intended use and with the regulatory requirements applicable to your business.

Finally, certain applications require special caution. In the wine industry, for example, Codex paraffin oil may be used to lubricate equipment and machinery, but its use as insulation for wine is prohibited. Clearly distinguishing between authorized and prohibited uses helps ensure the safety of your processes and equipment, as well as the compliance of your practices.

Why choose e-viti for your food-grade greases and paraffin oils?

E-viti offers a selection of food-grade lubricants designed for professionals who need to balance mechanical performance, hygiene, and compliance. The product line covers everything from routine maintenance needs in wineries and food-processing facilities to more specialized applications involving presses, gears, bearings, and delicate mechanisms.

The products featured are selected for their effectiveness, compatibility with sensitive environments, and suitability for real-world conditions. By bringing together paraffin oils, food-grade greases, and specialized solutions on a single page, e-viti enables professionals to find reliable solutions for the long-term maintenance of their equipment while meeting the specific requirements of their industry.