Key points of the article
- Safety and efficiency in the food sector depend on the use of certified solutions that prevent contamination and reduce machine
downtime, ensuring operational continuity and consistent quality of finished products. - Gli adesivi hot melt di H.B. Fuller permettono applicazioni pulite, adesione stabile anche su superfici difficili e una notevole riduzione della manutenzione, migliorando così il processo di packaging ed etichettatura alimenti.
- The PURITYTM FG food-grade lubricating oils from Petro-Canada, with 99.9% purity and international certifications, offer maximum safety even in case of accidental contact with food, reducing wear and corrosion of food machinery.
- The food-grade lubricating greases complete the offering, ensuring resistance to heavy loads and low temperatures and maintaining production continuity even in critical operating conditions.
- Centrale del Latte di Brescia represents a concrete case where the integrated use of food lubricants and hot melt has ensured greater safety, less maintenance and higher reliability throughout the entire production line.
- With over a century of experience, Mascherpa is a unique partner for food companies and manufacturers, offering certified products and specialized
technical support at every stage of the production process.
The food sector requires reliable, certified and compliant solutions to ensure safety, hygiene and production continuity. For over 120 years, Mascherpa has supported companies and manufacturers in the sector with specific products for the lubrication of food machinery and for food labeling and packaging.
Thanks to partnerships with brands like Petro-Canada Lubricants and H.B. Fuller, we offer a complete portfolio of certified food lubricants and hot melt adhesives for packaging and labeling, supporting production in all its phases: from raw material processing to final packaging.
Hot Melt Adhesives for Food Packaging and Labeling
A pillar of the food sector is represented by hot melt adhesives for packaging and labeling.
The H.B. Fuller solutions, available in the BAMFutura®, Advantra® and EarthicTM lines, offer:
- Clean applications without stringing, thanks to hot melt formulations with anti-string technology that prevent oxidation, carbonization and ensure stable viscosity even during long residence times in the melt tank.
- High adhesion on glass, plastic, cardboard and PET, made possible by excellent initial tack, improved wettability and high compatibility with difficult surfaces such as PET, PP and coated or laminated cardboards.
- Thermal resistance and compliance with regulations for food contact packaging, ensured by formulations stable even at low and high temperatures, free from mineral oils or with controlled levels, which prevent oxidation and carbonization while maintaining a wide operating window.
- Reduced machine downtime and optimized consumption, thanks to constant viscosity that limits deposits in circuits, consumption up to 40% lower compared to traditional hot melts and longer life of nozzles, glue modules and filters with reduced maintenance up to 90%.
The packaging adhesives ensure precise labeling, secure packaging and a sustainable and efficient production process, meeting the needs of modern food companies.
Safe and Certified Food Lubricants for Food Machinery
Just as hot melt adhesives are essential to ensure precise labeling and safe packaging, food lubricating oils also play a crucial role in the food industry. Without adequate lubrication that complies with regulations, machinery would risk premature wear, unscheduled downtime and unwanted contamination that would compromise the quality of the final product.
The food lubricating oils from the PURITYTM FG range by Petro-Canada are formulated to ensure 99.9% purity and maximum performance even in extreme operating conditions.
These food lubricants are certified NSF H1, ISO 21469, Kosher and Halal, fully complying with food lubrication regulations and ensuring total safety in case of accidental contact with food.
These lubricants for food machinery protect compressors, pumps, chains, gears and conveyor belts, reducing wear and corrosion, and limiting the need for relubrication.
Completing the range are the food-grade lubricating greases, ideal for heavy loads, low temperatures and centralized systems, essential for ensuring operational continuity and reducing contamination risks.
Applications at Centrale Del Latte Di Brescia
A concrete example of integrated application of food lubricants and hot melt adhesives is that of Centrale del Latte di Brescia, one of the main companies in the Italian dairy sector.
To ensure production continuity and food safety, Mascherpa has introduced targeted solutions at two critical points of the line:
- PURITYTM FG Synthetic Heavy 220 on the blow molding machine, for stable and safe lubrication even at extreme temperatures, resulting in reduced machine downtime and longer component life.
- BAMFutura 803 on the labeling machine, for clean label application without stringing and with optimal adhesion even on difficult surfaces.
Results Achieved at Centrale Del Latte Di Brescia
- Greater food safety and hygiene, thanks to certifications compliant with regulations.
- Less maintenance and reduced downtime, through the advanced properties of lubricants and hot melt adhesives offered by Mascherpa
- Greater reliability throughout the production line.
A Unique Partner for the Entire Production Line
The combination of lubricants for food machinery and hot melt adhesives for packaging and labeling enables food sector companies to comply with the strictest regulations, optimize maintenance costs and improve the final product quality.
With over a century of experience and a technical and consultative approach, Mascherpa positions itself as a unique partner to support food manufacturers and companies in choosing the most suitable solutions. Contact our experts to explore case studies and discover how to improve the safety and efficiency of your production line.
For further information, download our brochures dedicated to H1 lubricants for the food sector and adhesives for the food and packaging sector.
