Lubrication of equipment is a complex and critical part of meat and poultry processing. One of the major lubrication challenges is the stringent sanitation processes. Read how a Russian sausage factory benefits from switching to Anderol® FGCS-2 HD.
In a large pulp and paper manufacturer, the maintenance department was looking to solve lubrication challenges in the bearings in both the wet and dry parts of their process.
A glass manufacturer reached out to one of our distributors in need of a solution for their problem. In the demanding environment of glass mouth cutting, high temperatures pose significant challenges. The extreme heat that is used during the glass cutting process was causing carbon residues to form on the spindle shafts in the glass mouth cutting machines.
An alfalfa pellet manufacturer in Spain suffered frequent failures and breakdowns in their alfalfa pellet presses, leading to high costs of maintenance and spare parts.  Alfalfa is highly fibrous and resists to compression. The pellet mill equipment is working under heavy-duty circumstances with high loads, steam, and heat involved.
As another year has flown by, it's only natural to pause and reflect on the journey we've taken through the past 12 months and be grateful for our amazing partners, customers and team. These were our highlights of 2023
Performing used oil analysis is a great tool to examine the effectiveness of your oil and the condition of your equipment components. It is used to extend equipment life and evaluate lubricants and filters. In this article we explain the most important factors.
The fish and seafood industry is a heavy-duty industry, where lubricants suffer while operating under harsh marine environments where exposure to saltwater and constant humidity can pose significant challenges.
The grease used to lubricate the drill rods should be water-resistant, be able to endure the heavy loads and be NSF H1 certified. This certification is particularly important as it confirms the grease's safety for use in an environment where the water extracted is intended for consumption.
Large scale refrigeration station
The large-scale refrigeration facilities used in industrial refrigeration are using refrigerants and are fitted with oil separators as the lubricant is meant to stay in the compressor element. It is important to use a lubricant that is completely non-miscible with the coolant, and one with a low vapor pressure to avoid or minimize oil entrainment into the circuit.
Food Drink International
We've been featured in the July 2022 Dairy special edition of Food & Drink International with our article "Anderol B.V. addresses challenges of modern dairy processing".
hot temperature
Changing seasons may mean changing lubricants as hot weather can impact your lubricant’s life and performance. 
Large scale refrigeration facilities rely on refrigeration compressor lubricants that are compatible and non-miscible with the refrigerant. Ammonia is a […]
A Turkish manufacturer of kitchen and home appliances noticed that there their blenders and mixers were making too much noise. While conducting an inspection to find the root cause of the problem, they noticed wear on the metal sintered bearings in the mixer and blender shafts.
Oil sample
To garner the most accurate results from an oil analysis, maintenance and production engineers should follow these guidelines for taking oil samples from machinery:
Anderol® FGCS-2 HD is an H1 synthetic heavy duty calcium sulfonate complex grease. Lubrication of equipment is a complex and critical […]
sintered bearings anderol 465
The type of lubricant that is used in a sintered bearing has a direct impact on the lifespan of the bearing and how well it works in its application. A Chinese powder metallurgy parts manufacturer succeeds by switching to Anderol® 465.
LubesnGreases
We've been featured in the July 2020 edition of Lubes 'n Greases with our article "High-performance Food-grade Compressor Oils at Competitive Prices".
Energy Efficiency
As energy costs continue to rise, energy consumption becomes a greater and more immediate concern to every company’s profitability. Electric motors power most plant machinery and energy costs are often the largest expense of operating rotating equipment.
LubesnGreases
We've been featured in the July 2021 edition of Lubes 'n Greases with our article "Selecting the right Food Grade Lubricant for your compressor".
Anderol® 465 is an ISO 68 synthetic di-ester based lubricant that is formulated to offer extended lubrication over a wide […]
car painting
Anderol® 6220 delivers 70 percent savings for automotive paint line
Anderol Office in Venlo, Netherlands
ANDEROL Strengthens Sales with Global Sales Manager ANDEROL, a leading global synthetic lubricants producer and distributor, has appointed Maurice Sonntag as Global Sales Manager.
Oil sample
Oil analysis is a routine activity for analyzing oil health, oil contamination and machine wear. It should be a key aspect of any preventive maintenance program.
Dairy Industries
We've been featured in the February 2022 edition of Dairy Industries with our article "Keeping it running smoothly".