LE Lubricants Inc.

At LE, we recognize the critical role high-performance food-grade lubricants play in protecting equipment under harsh conditions. That's why we provide a range of specially formulated lubricants, including those for high temperatures, tailored to the food, beverage, and pharmaceutical sectors.

These industries face tough challenges, from frequent washdowns to extreme heat and contamination risks. Our H1 and H2 lubricants are designed to handle these demands, offering protection against moisture, rust, wear, and more, ensuring equipment runs smoothly and efficiently.

NSF H1 and USDA H2 Food Machinery Lubricants

Food, beverage, and pharmaceutical plants use both H1 and H2 lubricants for different applications. NSF H1-certified lubricants are approved for use in USDA-inspected food processing plants where incidental contact with food might happen. Most LE H1 lubricants, except for H1 Machine Oil, are also Kosher Pareve certified by the Orthodox Union. On the other hand, H2 lubricants meet USDA standards for areas in food plants where no food contact occurs.

H1 lubricants protect against rust, act as release agents for tank seals, and lubricate machine parts. H2 lubricants are for nonfood contact areas such as oven chains, air compressors, enclosed gears, and hydraulic systems.

Food Grade Categories

The USDA originally established the H1, H2, and H3 food-grade lubricant categories. Today, the National Sanitation Foundation (NSF) oversees the evaluation of lubricants used in food-processing machinery both in the U.S. and globally, ensuring compliance with safety standards.

In the U.S., companies must check labels to confirm that lubricants meet current NSF classifications and legal requirements. This system guarantees consumers that food and pharmaceutical manufacturers use safe, food-grade lubricants.

Similarly, facilities in the Philippines and worldwide can adopt NSF guidelines to ensure the use of lubricants that are safe for food contact, protecting consumer health and aligning with international standards.

H2 Lubricants

H2 lubricants are ideal for machinery and equipment where there is no risk of food contact. For instance, the oil used for maintaining a forklift qualifies as an H2 lubricant.

LE offers USDA H2 Oven Chain Lubricants and other USDA H2 Lubricants.

Look for products that contain Quinplex

Many of LE’s food-grade greases and oils include Quinplex, a proprietary additive that enhances water resistance, tackiness, and mechanical stability. This additive also forms a protective barrier against corrosion, making it ideal for use in food processing environments.

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Food Grade Grease

H1 Quinplex® Food Machinery Lubricant Grease (4022-4025)

H1 Quinplex Food Machinery Lubricant is an aluminum complex thickened grease designed for a wide range of operating temperatures. Registered as NSF H1 for incidental food contact, it is formulated to withstand moisture, high temperatures, extreme pressures, and the demanding conditions of food manufacturing facilities.

Typical Applications: Blenders, bottle washers, cams, carbonators, conveyors, cookers, crowners, de-hairing machines, dividers, electric motors, extractors, feather pickers, filling machines, food carts, knives, labelers, mixers, molders, o-rings, packaging machines, proofers, saws, sifters, slicers, slides, and wrappers

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H1 Quinplex® High Temperature Grease Lubricant (4051)

H1 Quinplex® High Temperature Lubricant is a durable food-grade grease designed to provide consistent protection for high-temperature bearing applications. In environments where equipment generates heat, typical greases may melt and run, leaving vital bearing surfaces vulnerable. This clay-thickened grease remains stable under high temperatures, ensuring reliable lubrication.

Typical Applications: High-temperature applications where an NSF H1 registered food grade product should be used, including pellet mills, kilns, exhaust fans, oven conveyors, and plastic blow molding machines.

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H1 Quincal™ Syn FG Grease (4070-4072)

H1 Quincal Syn FG Grease is specially formulated for food processing applications and features a synthetic base fluid combined with a calcium sulfonate complex thickener. It also includes Quinplex, LE's proprietary impact-resistant additive, which ensures excellent performance in harsh conditions.

Typical Applications: Works well in variety of food processing applications, including: blenders, cookers, filling machines, canning machines, bottling machines, and packaging equipment

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Food Grade Penetrating Oil & Lubricant

H1 Quinplex® Penetrating Oil & Lubricant (4058) & Aerosol (4059)

H1 Quinplex Penetrating Oil & Lubricant is a versatile food-grade lubricant designed to dissolve rust, gum, and varnish, quickly freeing up stuck or frozen parts. NSF H1 certified for incidental food contact, it resists rust and corrosion, leaving behind a light lubricant film for continued lubrication and metal surface protection. The oil features an H1 polar organic solvent that aids in water displacement, while the inclusion of Quinplex, LE's proprietary additive, enhances oil film strength.

Typical Applications: Any area where a penetrating and lubricating oil suitable for incidental food contact is required, including bottling and canning equipment, food processing machinery, slides, cams, chains and other machine surfaces

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Food Grade Silicone Spray

H1 Silicone Spray (804)

H1 Silicone Spray is a food-grade, silicone-based aerosol spray ideal for lubricating machine parts and equipment in environments where incidental food contact is possible. NSF H1 certified, it ensures safety in food processing areas while providing reliable lubrication. Available in convenient aerosol cans, this spray is a versatile solution for industries requiring high standards of hygiene and equipment maintenance, both in the Philippines and globally.

Typical Applications: Food processing equipment, food packaging equipment, lock mechanisms, rubber door and window seals, ironing and pressing equipment, cutting tables for smooth and even cutting, vending equipment, molding equipment, and dry cleaning equipment

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Food Grade Gear Oils

H1 Quinplex® Syn FG Gear Oil (4150-4460)

H1 Quinplex Syn FG Gear Oil is a synthetic, NSF H1-registered food-grade gear oil designed to protect gears operating under extreme high and low temperatures in various applications, including gearboxes in food and beverage manufacturing. Formulated to endure severe loading conditions, it prevents rust and corrosion, while its anti-wear properties stand out compared to other white oils. Made with 100% synthetic base stock, it ensures excellent seal compatibility, nonfoaming qualities, and strong metal adhesion due to its polymeric tackifier system that includes Quinplex, LE's proprietary impact-resistant additive. Suitable for the Philippines and global markets, it ensures machinery longevity in demanding environments.

Typical Applications: Equipment where incidental food contact may occur, including: bearings, gearboxes, open gears, slides, guides, chains, conveyor chains, and valves

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H1 Quinplex® White Gear Lubricant (4090-4250)

H1 Quinplex White Gear Lubricant is an NSF H1-registered food-grade oil formulated to protect gearboxes and other critical machinery in food and beverage manufacturing. This lubricant is designed to withstand severe loading, prevent rust and corrosion, and offer protection across a wide range of temperatures. It features a blend of pure mineral and synthetic base oils, providing excellent anti-wear capabilities that set it apart from other white oils. Additionally, its shear-stable polymeric tackifier system, including the proprietary Quinplex additive, enhances metal adhesion. This product is suitable for both the Philippines and global markets, ensuring reliable performance in food production environments.

Typical Applications: Equipment where incidental food contact may occur, including: slides, guides, chains, conveyor chains, valves, bearings, gearboxes, open gears, and worm gear applications

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Food Grade Oven Chain Lubricant

Ovenworx® H1 Syn Chain Lubricant (4061)

Designed specifically to meet the tough demands of oven chain applications, offering exceptional heat resistance. It is also certified for incidental food contact and free of artificial dyes, making it an ideal solution for food manufacturing facilities in the Philippines that require superior heat protection. The efficiency of oven chains depends on a lubricant that ensures smooth and continuous operation, counteracting the heat and moisture that often lead to corrosion and premature failure of chain pins and bushings. Only the most durable lubricant formulations can handle such conditions—this is not an area where shortcuts can be taken. A failed oven chain can bring production to a complete stop.

Typical Applications: Automatic lubrication systems for baking ovens, kiln chain drives, skate chains in bread and bun baking ovens, stenter & tenter chains, and other high-temperature oven chains

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Food Grade Oils

H1 Quinplex® Synthetic Food Grade Oil (4032-4068)

H1 Quinplex Synthetic Food Grade Oil is an NSF H1 registered synthetic oil specifically designed for use in food processing and other sensitive environments where superior protection against wear, rust, and oxidation is essential. This lubricant clings effectively to equipment, offering reliable, water-resistant defense against oxidation, rust, and wear. With its 100% synthetic base, LE Lubricants Inc. Quinplex Synthetic Food Grade Oil delivers excellent load-carrying capabilities and is suitable for low-temperature applications. It also contains Quinplex, LE Lubricants' proprietary impact-resistant additive, ensuring robust performance in demanding conditions.

Typical Applications: Bearings, bushings, slides, chains, compressors (including rotary screw air), vacuum pumps and hydraulics used in: animal feed preparation, aluminum/metallic foil and package manufacturing, food processing, paper-making machinery, and textile machinery

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H1 Quinplex® White Oil (4010-4040)

LE Lubricants Inc. H1 Quinplex® White Oil is an NSF H1 registered lubricant formulated for use in food processing equipment where incidental contact may occur or where a clean, non-staining lubricant is necessary. It contains Quinplex, LE Lubricants' proprietary impact-resistant additive, offering superior oxidation and wear resistance compared to competing products. This lubricant helps extend the life of assets and reduces the risk of costly unplanned downtime—critical for high-capital, continuous process equipment commonly found in the food manufacturing industry.

Typical Applications: Bearings, bushings, slides, guides, chains, compressors, valves, vacuum pumps, and hydraulic systems used in food processing equipment and other applications requiring a food grade or nonstaining lubricant.

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H1 White Utility Oil (4201 4204)

White Utility Oil (4201 & 4204) is a food-grade white mineral oil that contains a minimal amount of oxidation inhibitor to maintain color stability. It meets the requirements of NSF H1 registered lubricants and is certified Halal by IFANCA and Kosher Pareve, making it suitable for use in various sensitive applications. This oil is recommended for rust prevention after washdowns and for general lubrication needs where incidental food contact may occur or where a non-staining oil is required, such as in textile production.

Typical Applications: General lubrication applications where incidental food contact can occur. Can also be used for pharmaceutical applications, and for textile applications where non-staining oil is required, including use as spindle oil and needle oil.

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