Food Grade Oils & Lubricants

Food and beverage facilities need lubricants that support equipment performance while meeting the requirements of controlled production environments. Keller-Heartt carries food grade oils and lubricants for food processing, beverage production, packaging equipment, conveyors, hydraulic systems, bearings, and other industrial applications.

Shop NSF-certified and food-grade lubricant options from Truegard, Shell, Cassida, Fuchs, and other trusted manufacturers, with products available in pails, drums, totes, and other commercial quantities.

Food Grade Lubricants for Processing Equipment

Food grade lubricants are formulated for equipment used in environments where incidental contact with food may be possible. These products are commonly used throughout food processing plants, beverage facilities, bakeries, packaging operations, dairies, and other manufacturing environments.

The correct lubricant depends on the equipment, operating temperature, load, application, and required certification. Always confirm the product meets the equipment manufacturer's specifications and the requirements of your facility.

Food Grade Hydraulic Oil

Hydraulic systems are used throughout food and beverage manufacturing for equipment such as packaging machinery, conveyors, presses, lifts, and processing systems.

Keller-Heartt carries food grade hydraulic oils designed for industrial hydraulic applications where food-safe lubricant requirements may apply. The collection includes products such as Shell Tellus and other NSF-certified hydraulic fluids across multiple viscosity grades.

Food Grade Grease

Food grade grease is commonly used for bearings, gears, conveyor components, electric motors, and other moving equipment within food and beverage facilities.

Keller-Heartt offers food grade grease products from brands including Fuchs and Cassida, with formulations designed for different temperatures, loads, and equipment requirements.

Food Grade Heat Transfer Fluids

Heat transfer fluids help move thermal energy through processing systems where temperature control is important. Food and beverage operations may require food-grade or NSF-certified heat transfer fluids for systems located near production areas.

The Keller-Heartt assortment includes products such as Truegard propylene glycol inhibited heat transfer fluids in multiple concentrations and container sizes.

Food Grade Gear & Machine Oils

Gearboxes, chains, bearings, and other mechanical components often require specialized lubrication to reduce friction and wear.

Food grade gear and machine oils are formulated for these industrial applications while supporting the requirements of food processing and packaging environments. Product selection should be based on viscosity, equipment specifications, operating temperature, and applicable food-grade certifications.

Lubricants for Food, Beverage & Packaging Operations

This collection is especially relevant for businesses operating food production lines, beverage facilities, bakeries, dairies, breweries, bottling plants, commercial kitchens, meat processing facilities, and packaging operations.

Because these facilities often use many different types of machinery, the lubrication program may include hydraulic oils, gear oils, compressor lubricants, grease, heat transfer fluids, and other specialty products.

For larger plants and higher-volume maintenance programs, Keller-Heartt offers many food grade lubricants in 5-gallon pails, 55-gallon drums, totes, and other bulk quantities.

Understanding Food Grade Lubricant Certifications

Not every lubricant used inside a food facility is automatically considered food grade.

Products may carry certifications or classifications based on where and how they can be used. For example, NSF H1 lubricants are intended for applications where incidental food contact may occur, while other lubricant categories may be intended for areas where food contact is not expected.

The correct product should always be selected according to the facility's requirements, equipment manufacturer's recommendations, and applicable food safety standards.