Testimonials
LE's 4025 Quinplex Food Machinery Lubricant significantly reduced lubricant consumption and bearing issues at Whitehall Specialties.
key takeaways
Challenge
Switching from the specialty H1 lubricant could reduce excessive grease consumption and prevent grease washout in applications.
LE solution
LE’s 4025 Quinplex Food Machinery Lubricant, recommended by a local consultant, is USDA authorized, H1 rated, and used at Whitehall Specialties for its water resistance, high-temperature resilience, and rust inhibition properties.
Results
Switching to LE’s 4025 has reduced bearing problems, increased production time, cut lubricant consumption by 50%, and saved on initial purchase costs, as they now use only two cases every six months instead of paying $308 per case.
Customer Profile
Whitehall Specialties, Inc. is a producer of dairy products distributed both nationally and internationally. This particular location specializes in mozzarella cheese. Whitehall Specialties began using LE products in May of 1995.
Application
Marty Hess, Maintenance Supervisor, was looking for a lubricant that would perform in bearing and seal applications throughout the plant. The plant operates 10 hours a day, five days a week, and because of the food processing nature, they have extensive wash-downs to meet cleanliness regulations.
Challenge
With the specialty H1 lubricant they had been using previously, they were experiencing excessive grease consumption, and the grease would wash out of the applications.
LE Solution
The local LE Lubrication Consultant recommended LE’s 4025 Quinplex Food Machinery Lubricant. LE’s 4025 is USDA authorized and rated H1 for food and beverage processing equipment. It is white, water resistance, resists high temperatures, clings to metal and is rust and corrosion inhibited. LE’s 4025 contains Quinplex®, LE’s exclusive LE additive that enhances lubricant performance. LE’s 4025 is used in both cartridges and aerosol at the Whitehall Specialties plant.
Results
Since switching to LE’s 4025, bearing problems have been reduced, resulting in more production time. The crew that does the wash down at this plant have reported to Marty Hess, Maintenance Supervisor, that LE’s 4025 won’t wash out of the applications. Lubricant consumption has been reduced by 50%. They are now using only two cases of LE’s 4025 every six months. LE’s 4025 has also saved them in initial purchase price of lubricant. They had been paying $308 for a 48-tube case of the specialty grade lubricant.