Purity FG Seamer-E fluid achieves recognition

Edited by the Processingtalk editorial team Jun 1, 2009

Petro-Canada has announced that its Purity FG Seamer-E fluid has been recognised by Pneumaticscaleangelus, an original equipment manufacturer (OEM) of can seamer machines.

The recognition includes no objection for the use of Purity FG Seamer-E fluid in seamers of the 61/62H, 80/81L, 100/101L, 120/121L, 140S, 180S and 12M series.

The Purity FG Seamer-E fluid is a mineral-oil-based product formulated for use in high-speed continuous lubrication seaming units.

In addition, the product also meets food industry safety standards and fits in Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) and Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) plans.

All components comply with FDA regulation 21 CFR 178.3570.

The product is also registered by NSF as an H1 lubricant for use in food-processing plants where incidental food contact may occur.

Further product features and benefits include product stability for extended fluid life, good load-carrying properties and corrosion inhibition, according to Petro-Canada.