Ingersoll Rand Ultra FG food-grade lubricant

Ultra FG, the Ingersoll Rand food-grade lubricant, has an extended life which optimises rotary screw compressor performance by reducing the time to service components and increasing maintenance intervals. Ultra FG lubricates moving parts, dissipates heat, resists degradation from food and chemicals, and does not react with sealing materials, plastics and elastomers.

Traditionally, food-grade lubricants can be used for approximately 1000 h before needing to be replaced. Ultra FG has an operational life of approximately 6000 h. Its temperature stability prevents formation of damaging abrasive deposits and, when mixed with water, the lubricant does not break down into harmful components such as acids and alcohols, which can varnish components and lead to premature failure.

The lubricant has an advanced synthetic composition that incorporates advanced additive technologies that include antiwear agents, rust inhibitors and antioxidants. The lubricant can prevent build-up of particulates in critical areas of a compressor by promoting the breakdown of some substances and by absorbing others so they can be carried to filters and separators for removal.

To minimise health risks to consumers, Ultra FG lubricant exceeds industry requirements for incidental food contact by meeting the requirements of FDA Title 21 CFR 178.3570 regulations. It is also H-1 compliant for the US Department of Agriculture and has been kosher and parve certified. The lubricant also contains an antimicrobial agent that not only inhibits growth of any contaminations but also provides good neutralisation, protecting the lubricant from spreading bacteria or mould spores.