# Bakery oven lubrication

Graphite lubrication of chains, rollers, rails, and mechanisms in bakery ovens, where heat degrades greases and fumes are not acceptable.

Family: Lubrication applications

## Processes
- Continuous bakery baking
- Oven chain and roller lubrication

## Challenges
- Heat degradation of grease
- Fumes and odor in the plant
- Line sanitary requirement

## Advantages
- Lubrication that does not depend on an oil that evaporates
- Less fume than oven greases
- Adherent film on chain and roller

## Limitations
- Does not claim a food-contact certification
- May leave black residue if over-applied
- The interval is set by the oven cycle

- [Applications](https://esgraf.com/en/applications)
- [Alternate](https://esgraf.com/aplicaciones/hornos-panificadores-lubricacion)