— FOOD GRADE OILS
Klüber NSF H1
Food Grade Oils.
If a lubricant can reach the product — it must be food grade. Droplex supplies Klüber NSF H1 food-grade oils across Kenya and East and Central Africa — specified for the application, supported locally, and backed by the technical expertise to make the conversion from conventional lubricants correctly.
— FOOD GRADE OIL RANGE
Six oil categories
Every food plant application covered.
Every Klüber food-grade oil in the range is NSF H1 registered — meaning it is approved for use where incidental contact with food or beverage products is possible. Droplex specifies the right oil for the specific application, equipment type, and operating conditions in your plant.
NSF H1 • GEARBOXES
Food-Grade Gear Oils
Synthetic food-grade gear oils for gearboxes and drive systems in food and beverage production — where conventional gear oil cannot be used due to incidental food contact risk. Extended service intervals reduce maintenance frequency without compromising protection.
- Spur, bevel, worm, and helical gear applications
- Synthetic formulations — extended drain intervals
- Superior wear protection under high loads
- NSF H1 registered — ISO 21469 certified
NSF H1 • CHAINS
Food-Grade Chain Oils
Food-grade chain oils for conveyor chains, oven chains, and drive chains operating in high-temperature or high-humidity food production environments. Excellent adhesion ensures the oil stays on the chain — not on the product or the production line floor.
- Heat-stable — suitable for oven chain applications up to 260°C
- Excellent adhesion and penetration
- Reduced friction — lower energy consumption
- NSF H1 registered
NSF H1 • COMPRESSORS & REFRIGERATION
Food-Grade Compressor & Refrigeration Oils
Food-grade compressor oils for air compressors and refrigeration systems in food and beverage plants — where compressed air or refrigerant can come into contact with food products. Superior oxidation stability extends service life and reduces carbon buildup in compressor systems.
- Screw, vane, and reciprocating compressor applications
- Refrigeration system compatible
- Superior oxidation stability — reduced residue formation
- NSF H1 registered
NSF H1 • HYDRAULIC & PNEUMATICS
Food-Grade Hydraulic & Pneumatic Oils
Food-grade hydraulic and pneumatic oils for processing, packaging, and material handling equipment in food production environments. Wide viscosity range covers different system pressures and operating temperatures — from light pneumatic systems to high-pressure hydraulic presses.
- Wide viscosity range — ISO VG 15 to VG 100
- Enhanced oxidation resistance — long service life
- Excellent filterability and system cleanliness
- NSF H1 registered
NSF H1 • VACUUM PUMPS
Food-Grade Vacuum Pump Oils
Food-grade vacuum pump oils for vacuum packaging, filling, and processing applications in food and pharmaceutical manufacturing. Formulated specifically for vacuum service — where standard oils volatilise under low pressure and contaminate the vacuum system and the product.
- Rotary vane, screw, and liquid ring pump applications
- Exceptional vapour pressure control
- Reliable under continuous operation
- NSF H1 registered
NSF H1 • VACUUM PUMPS
Other Food-Grade Specialty Oils
Specialty food-grade oils for applications not covered by standard gear, chain, or hydraulic formulations — including sugar-dissolving oils for equipment exposed to crystallising sugar, and silicone-based oils for seals, valves, and plastic components where hydrocarbon oils are incompatible.
- Sugar-dissolving oils — prevents crystallisation build-up
- Silicone-based oils — seals, valves, and plastic components
- Application-specific formulations on request
- NSF H1 registered
— WHY DROPLEX
The right oil for
the right application.
NSF H1 registration means a lubricant is approved for incidental food contact. It does not mean every NSF H1 oil is the right oil for every food plant application. The viscosity, base oil type, and additive package still need to match the specific equipment and operating conditions — otherwise the food safety compliance is there but the equipment protection is not.
Droplex specifies Klüber food-grade oils based on the actual equipment in your plant — not the nearest available product from the catalogue. We also support the conversion from conventional lubricants to food-grade lubricants correctly — identifying which lubricants need to change, in which order, and how to flush systems that have been running on conventional products.
“Switching to food-grade lubricants without technical guidance often results in the wrong viscosity, missed applications, or system contamination from incomplete flushing. Droplex manages the conversion from start to finish.”
— TECHNICAL SUPPORT INCLUDED
- Application-specific product selection
We identify the right Klüber food-grade oil for each piece of equipment — viscosity, base oil, and additive package matched to the operating conditions.
- Conversion from conventional lubricants
Full conversion support — identifying which products to change, in which sequence, and how to flush systems correctly before switching to food-grade.
- Lubrication audit for food plants
A complete review of the lubrication programme in your plant — identifying every point where a food-grade lubricant is required and any gaps in current compliance.
- On-site technical support
Application visits, troubleshooting, and ongoing technical support across Kenya and East Africa — from a team that knows the Klüber range and the equipment it goes into.
Looking for food-grade greases
Droplex supplies the complete Klüber food-grade grease range — including NSF H1 greases for bearings, open gears, and high-temperature applications in food production.
— SPEAK TO A TECHNICAL ADVISOR
Need for a NSF H1 food-grade oil?
Tell us about your plant — the equipment type, the applications, and whether you are converting from conventional lubricants or setting up a new food-grade programme. A Droplex technical advisor will specify the right Klüber products and support the full implementation.