In breweries, lubricants are crucial for a smooth, hygienic, and safe production process – from raw material processing to bottling. ELKALUB develops high-quality, food-safe H1 lubricants designed to meet the specific requirements of the brewing industry.
Our specialty lubricants are also used successfully in other sectors of the food industry, such as the baking industry and the beverage industry.
Filter
Operating temperature: -20 °C to 130 °C
Viscosity at 40°C (active ingredient): 165 mm²/s
Base oil: white oil
slide bearing, open gears, racks, guides, curves
Operating temperature: -20 °C to 130 °C
Viscosity at 40°C (active ingredient): 155 mm²/s
Base oil: white oil
slide bearing, racks, guides, curves, open gears
Operating temperature: -20 °C to 120 °C
Viscosity at 40°C (active ingredient): 6000 mm²/s
Base oil: other, ester oil
Thickener: polyurea
chains, open gears, racks, guides, curves, fittings & joints
Operating temperature: -25 °C to 1200 °C
Viscosity at 40°C (active ingredient): 100 mm²/s
Base oil: other, white oil
Thickener: polyurea, solid lubricant
open gears, racks
oscillating
Operating temperature: -25 °C to 120 °C
Viscosity at 40°C (active ingredient): 150 mm²/s
Base oil: white oil, ester oil
Thickener: other, inorganic
roller bearing
rolling
Operating temperature: -10 °C to 130 °C
Viscosity at 40°C (active ingredient): 165 mm²/s
Base oil: other, white oil
Thickener: inorganic
roller bearing, slide bearing, racks, linear guides, ball screws, valves, fittings & joints
rotating, sliding, rolling, oscillating
Operating temperature: -20 °C to 120 °C
Viscosity at 40°C (active ingredient): 220 mm²/s
Base oil: white oil
Thickener: aluminum complex, solid lubricant
gearboxes & gearing, chains, gearboxes & gearing
sliding, rolling
Operating temperature: -40 °C to 140 °C
Viscosity at 40°C (active ingredient): 220 mm²/s
Base oil: poly-alpha-olefin, ester oil
Thickener: aluminum complex, solid lubricant
roller bearing, slide bearing, open gears, guides, curves
sliding, rolling
Operating temperature: -40 °C to 140 °C
Viscosity at 40°C (active ingredient): 46 mm²/s
Base oil: poly-alpha-olefin
Thickener: inorganic, solid lubricant
roller bearing, slide bearing, assembly grease / fittings / o-rings, pneumatics, valves
sliding, rolling
Operating temperature: -20 °C to 120 °C
Viscosity at 40°C (active ingredient): 32 mm²/s
Base oil: white oil
gearboxes & gearing, pneumatics, valves, hydraulics, gearboxes & gearing
Operating temperature: -15 °C to 120 °C
Viscosity at 40°C (active ingredient): 100 mm²/s
Base oil: white oil
gearboxes & gearing, roller bearing, slide bearing, chains, hydraulics, bed ways, gearboxes & gearing
Operating temperature: -10 °C to 120 °C
Viscosity at 40°C (active ingredient): 1150 mm²/s
Base oil: other, white oil
Operating temperature: -15 °C to 120 °C
Viscosity at 40°C (active ingredient): 150 mm²/s
Base oil: other, white oil
gearboxes & gearing, roller bearing, slide bearing, chains, hydraulics, bed ways, gearboxes & gearing
Operating temperature: -50 °C to 150 °C
Viscosity at 40°C (active ingredient): 260 mm²/s
Base oil: silicone
valves
Operating temperature: -45 °C to 150 °C
Viscosity at 40°C (active ingredient): 32 mm²/s
Base oil: poly-alpha-olefin
gearboxes & gearing, pneumatics, valves, hydraulics, gearboxes & gearing
Operating temperature: -40 °C to 150 °C
Viscosity at 40°C (active ingredient): 68 mm²/s
Base oil: poly-alpha-olefin
gearboxes & gearing, slide bearing, chains, hydraulics, compressors, bed ways, gearboxes & gearing
Operating temperature: -20 °C to 150 °C
Viscosity at 40°C (active ingredient): 1000 mm²/s
Base oil: poly-alpha-olefin
gearboxes & gearing, gearboxes & gearing
Operating temperature: -40 °C to 150 °C
Viscosity at 40°C (active ingredient): 100 mm²/s
Base oil: other, poly-alpha-olefin
wave gear
Operating temperature: -35 °C to 150 °C
Viscosity at 40°C (active ingredient): 320 mm²/s
Base oil: poly-alpha-olefin
gearboxes & gearing, roller bearing, slide bearing, chains, compressors, gearboxes & gearing
Operating temperature: -15 °C to 130 °C
Viscosity at 40°C (active ingredient): 380 mm²/s
Base oil: poly-alpha-olefin, white oil, ester oil
Thickener: inorganic
slide bearing
sliding
Whether in grain mills for raw material processing, on the agitator shafts of large mash kettles, or in lauter tuns – in brewing technology, H1-registered lubricants must ensure smooth, friction-free operation despite heavy loads and elevated temperatures.
But that’s not all.
In contrast, bottling operations involve low temperatures. Low loads but rapid movements define the lubricant requirements for bottling, labeling, and packaging. Some lubricants must be water-resistant, while CIP cleaning requires washable products; in rotary distributors and areas in contact with beer, compatibility with beer foam is crucial. ELKALUB offers specially developed H1-registered lubricants for filling systems that perform reliably even under these demanding conditions.
For a wide variety of taps and (aseptic) valves, the entire range of sealing materials must be taken into account: NBR, EPDM, Viton, FFKM, LSR, and PTFE. From solid greases to semi-fluid greases, liquid oils of various viscosities, and aerosol sprays – everything is available and can be applied either manually, with lubricators, or via central lubrication systems.
To complicate matters further, every machine and equipment manufacturer also specifies its own, often very expensive, lubricants.
While this is feasible for larger breweries with their own maintenance crew, a comprehensive lubrication concept from a single source would naturally be preferable. However, especially in smaller breweries, where the brewmaster is also responsible for technical operations, it is essential to have simple - and therefore safe and convenient – lubrication concepts from a single source.
Whether in large or small breweries – we offer our ELKALUB lubricants and consultation from an ELKALUB specialist as a solution.
By the way: We not only supply numerous machine and equipment manufacturers for their accessory lines, but many of them have also approved our products for the lubrication of their equipment.
By the way: All ELKALUB lubricants for brewery equipment have one thing in common – H1 registration.
“And what do we use to lubricate our pallet jacks and the roll-up door?”
“We also carry conventional lubricants!”
Find out why Master Brewer Andreas Lorenz at Gansbrauerei relies exclusively on ELKALUB products in our customer story. Read the customer story.
ELKALUB ensures optimal lubrication of peristaltic pumps from a wide variety of manufacturers. Learn more in our report on its successful continuous use at a large brewery. Read the customer story.
When it comes to lubricants, as well as maintenance and cleaning products for brewing equipment, machine manufacturers and users rely on ELKALUB’s NSF H1-registered product line. Please feel free to contact us if you need a reliable and safe lubrication solution from a single source.
Are you a manufacturer of brewing equipment who has recognized that your customers need operating fluids for their machines in approved, original-quality products?
We can provide you with the right lubricant - even in smaller quantities - in custom private-label packaging for your spare parts business.
