Granklin Air Compressor Advertising Copy - Welcome to Join and Order

What should the oil content of compressed air in contact with food be less

2026-04-15Views:

According to international standards and industry norms, the oil content of compressed air in contact with food shall be strictly controlled by grading. The specific standards are as follows:

1. direct contact with food scenes (e. g. ingredients, fermentation, stirring)

  • international Standards:
    • ISO 8573-1:2010 Class 1: Oil content ≤ 0.01mg/m³(sum of liquid oil, oil aerosol, oil vapor).
    • 3-A Health Standard: Dairy products and beverage industry equipment requires Class 0 oil-free compressed air, which needs to be realized by oil-free compressor or deep purification.
  • Regulatory requirements:
    • FDA 21 CFR Part 110: It is mandatory to use oil-free compressed air or high-efficiency filtration system to avoid oil pollution.
    • EHEDG Guide: It is recommended to configure the activated carbon oil mist filter combination to ensure that the oil residue meets the standard.
  • Technical support:
    • adopt water-lubricated oil-free compressor to eliminate oil pollution from the source.
    • Equipped with a catalytic oxidation purifier, decomposes oil vapor into CO₂ and H₂ O, ensuring absolute oil-free.

2. indirect food contact scenarios (e. g. packaging workshop, bottle blowing)

  • international Standards:
    • ISO 8573-1:2010 Class 2: Oil content ≤ 0.1mg/m³.
    • Some companies adopt stricter internal standards (such as ≤ 0.05 mg/m & sup3;) to improve food safety.
  • Risk control:
    • regularly detect oil, moisture and particulate matter, and verify at least once every quarter.
    • Use high-efficiency precision filters (filtration accuracy ≥ 0.01 μm) to ensure stable compressed air quality.

3. special application scenarios (e. g. food film blowing, aseptic packaging)

  • custom Standard:
    • the total oil content should be controlled 0.01 mg/m & sup3; below it is necessary to combine multi-stage filtration (condensed activated carbon adsorption) and real-time monitoring system.
    • Simultaneous control of microbial indicators (such as the total number of colonies ≤ 10CFU/m & sup3;).

4. Detection and Compliance

  • detection frequency:
    • direct contact link: weekly detection of oil, moisture, particulate matter; monthly microbial detection.
    • Indirect contact link: monthly detection of key indicators, quarterly comprehensive physical examination.
  • Consequences of violations:
    • excessive oil content may lead to food odor, chemical pollution, enterprises face the risk of recall or legal penalties.
    • Enterprises that have not passed the ISO 8573 certification may lose their international market access.

5. Technology Solutions

Scene recommended equipment oil content target
direct contact with food oil-free compressor catalytic oxidation purifier≤0.01mg/m³
indirect contact with food high efficiency precision filter dryer≤0.1mg/m³
special high-demand applications on-line monitor for multistage filtration system≤0.01mg/m³

by strictly enforcing these standards, food companies can ensure the safety and compliance of their compressed air systems and the quality of their end products. It is recommended that a third-party agency be commissioned quarterly for full-project testing and annual ISO system review.

More Recommendations

  • 2026-04-13

    How much is an oil-free air compressor?

    When looking for an efficient and environmentally friendly oil-free air compressor, price is often one of the important factors that users pay attention. In view of the diversity and price differences of oil-free air compressors on the market, the water-lubricated screw air compressors produced by Shanghai Granklin Group have excellent performance and reasonable

    View details
  • 2026-04-14

    Gas production of 45 kW screw air compressor

    45 kW screw air compressor, its gas production is not a fixed value, but will be affected by a variety of factors. These factors include, but are not limited to, compressor design efficiency, operating conditions, operating pressure, and ambient temperature. Under standard working conditions, that is, air compressor

    View details
  • 2026-04-09

    When to replace the filter element of the oil and gas separator of the screw machine

    The replacement cycle of the oil and gas separator filter element of the screw machine varies according to the specific situation and the use environment. It is generally recommended to replace it every 250 hours, or it can be replaced according to the manufacturer's replacement cycle table. In the process of use, if the working environment is bad, such as containing a large amount

    View details
  • 2026-04-09

    How often does the air compressor clean correctly?

    The frequency of air compressor cleaning usually depends on its use and environment. Under normal working conditions, it is recommended to clean every 1000 hours or so. However, if the working environment is poor, such as the presence of a large amount of dust, debris and other dirt, then clear

    View details
  • 2026-04-10

    The most commonly used air compressor industry

    As an important industrial equipment, air compressor is widely used in many industries. The following are some of the most commonly used industries for air compressors: Machinery processing industry: In the machining process, air compressors can provide continuous and stable compressed air for driving

    View details
  • 2026-04-13

    How many years is the service life of the air compressor pressure container tank?

    The service life of the air compressor pressure vessel tank is a problem involving many factors, including its material, manufacturing process, use conditions and whether to follow regular inspection and maintenance specifications. The following is a rigorous answer to this question: 1. general service life

    View details
  • 2026-04-09

    There are several common faults and solutions of variable frequency air compressor

    No matter what kind of equipment of the air compressor, it is inevitable that there will be failures in the operation process, and so will the variable frequency air compressor. The following is a summary of some failures and solutions that often occur in the factory during the operation of the variable frequency air compressor. 1. Unstable voltage

    View details
  • 2026-04-10

    Air compressor outlet pressure setting range

    The air compressor outlet pressure setting range usually varies according to the use scenario and demand. The following are some common air compressor outlet pressure setting range and professional terms explanation: general industrial use: outlet pressure setting range is usually 6 ~ 8b

    View details
  • 2026-04-10

    The difference between micro-oil screw air compressor and oil-free screw air compressor

    There are some obvious differences between micro-oil screw air compressor and oil-free screw air compressor in design and operation principle. The following are the main differences between the two: Lubrication method: micro-oil screw air compressor: This type of air compressor uses a small amount of lubricating oil to lubricate the screw

    View details
  • 2026-04-09

    How to solve the problem of slow inflation of air compressor

    Air compressor pumping slow repair method 1, check whether the air filter is blocked, in the process of operation need to clean the air filter regularly, the use of bad environment to properly shorten the replacement period. 2. Check the pressure sensor of the air compressor, you can put the back of the air storage tank

    View details