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PUROL Spray Grease – Industria Alimentare Ferraro

Introduction: Industria Alimentare Ferraro’s Expertise in Culinary Delights

Industria Alimentare Ferraro, located in Musolente (VI), Italy, is a company known for its expertise in the production of culinary delights. One of their unique applications involves shaping pasta, specifically tortellini using a stainless-steel rod and a guide. To ensure smooth and efficient pasta production, the company required an effective lubricant for the contact between the stainless-steel rod and the guide.

Lubrication Challenge: The Need for an NSF-Approved Solution

The background of the challenge faced by Industria Alimentare Ferraro was finding an NSF Registered lubricant that could minimise friction, wear and deformation of the rod in the contact area. Despite testing various products, none provided satisfactory results, leaving the company contemplating replacing the entire mechanism, which would have incurred significant costs.

Operational Hurdle: Excessive Friction and Wear

The primary challenge was to address the excessive friction and wear occurring between the stainless-steel rod and the guide. The constant wear not only impacted the efficiency of the pasta shaping process but also resulted in frequent replacements of the mechanism, leading to high maintenance expenses.

ROCOL’s Solution: Tailor-Made for Success

To tackle this challenge and optimise the pasta shaping process, ROCOL offered a tailor-made solution – PUROL Spray Grease (NSF 3H and H1 Dual Registered).

PUROL Spray Grease: Ideal Lubricant for Stainless Steel Rod-Guide Contact

ROCOL recommended PUROL Spray Grease as the ideal lubricant for the stainless-steel rod-guide contact. This high-performance product offered effective lubrication and surface wetting, significantly reducing friction and extending the lifespan of the stainless-steel rod. In addition, PUROL Spray Grease is registered NSF H1 for incidental food contact and NSF 3H as a release agent.

Customer Success: Positive Feedback from Mr. Bresolin

Customer feedback from Mr. Bresolin, the maintenance manager at Industria Alimentare Ferraro, was exceptionally positive. The implementation of PUROL Spray Grease demonstrated outstanding performance, alleviating friction issues and leading to substantial cost savings by minimising the need for frequent rod replacements. Additionally, the company no longer had concerns about potential complications arising from direct contact with food, as PUROL Spray Grease adheres to strict NSF standards.

Conclusion: PUROL Spray Grease – A Game-Changer for Operational Excellence

In conclusion, ROCOL’s PUROL Spray Grease proved to be a game-changer for Industria Alimentare Ferraro, resolving their lubrication challenges and enhancing the efficiency of the pasta shaping process. The company’s decision to rely on ROCOL’s expertise in providing NSF Registered lubricants not only improved their operational performance but also reassured them about maintaining high food safety standards. With the successful implementation of PUROL Spray Grease, Industria Alimentare Ferraro continues to excel in delivering delectable pasta products while ensuring the highest level of quality and safety for their customers.

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