How to replace grease for a coffee machine?

Lovers of aromatic coffee will be extremely disappointed if their faithful assistant fails. We are, of course, talking about a coffee machine (coffee maker). Any repair is an unpleasant procedure and to avoid it, it is necessary to properly operate the equipment and carry out scheduled preventative maintenance to maintain the device in good condition.

If a motorist does not change the oil in the engine or gearbox, what will happen to his favorite car? That's right, a sad fate awaits it, no matter how high-quality the oil is, it has a certain service life. All this can absolutely rightly be attributed to coffee machines from well-known world brands such as Delonghi, Bosch or Saeco. To prevent an unpleasant situation from happening, periodically renew or replace the existing lubricant in these devices.

How to replace silicone grease

It happens that you urgently need to repair something you need, but the material for this is not at hand, what should you do? If we are talking about a coffee machine, then you should not despair, since all lubricants are similar in composition to edible fats, in this case Vaseline is a quick and safe solution for your health.

It is enough to take a tube of Vaseline and a syringe, pump the contents of the tube into the syringe and apply an even layer to the treated areas. Here is such a simple and original way to get out of this situation.

Lubrication of moving parts of a coffee machine, its importance

Important! A coffee machine contains mechanical elements that are subject to wear and if they are not lubricated in time, they will fail, since the process of their operation is determined by the influence of various loads and temperature conditions. In order for your device to always remain sealed and low noise, and for the moving parts to work like clockwork, it is necessary to renew their surfaces at the interfaces with a thin layer of lubricant. By following these simple lubrication procedures, you will significantly extend the life of your device.

What we lubricate

First of all, we are talking about intensively rubbing parts, which are present in abundance in the brewing unit of your coffee machine. This part of the device is easy to remove or remove from the body, then you can quickly coat all its rubbing parts. If you have an automatic unit, then it is necessary to carry out maintenance of the entire brewing group.

Attention! Observe basic safety precautions before starting work: the device being serviced must be de-energized. And before the lubrication procedure, it is necessary to clean all surfaces from dust, coffee crumbs, and old grease. An old rag will do for this.

Important! When lubricating the parts of the brewing unit or brewing group, it is necessary to apply a thin, even layer of new material; do not overdo it: too much does not mean good, since excess will literally “come out of all the cracks.” And also do not forget to process the rubber O-rings and grooves for them.We do the same for the gears, rotating axles, and, of course, the drive shaft itself, then we process the guides of the brewing chamber, after completing the lubrication process, we assemble everything in the reverse order, not forgetting about the O-rings, and carefully put it in its place. That's it, you managed to carry out maintenance of your favorite machine without much effort.

Lubricants for coffee machines

If we have figured out the procedure for applying the material, then how to lubricate the components of the food apparatus is a separate question. Not all materials are suitable for this procedure.

Attention! Do not use materials that are intended for industrial units and machine components; this is dangerous, since the slightest contact of such material in a coffee mug can cause serious poisoning. And since coffee is a very aromatic and rich-tasting drink, you will not feel the admixture of dangerous substances.

Modern lubricants are divided into three classes or tolerances H1, H2, H3 in the NSF system. And it is deciphered as follows:

1. A material intended for lubricating surfaces in indirect contact with food products.
2. When used in units without contact with food.
3. The material can be used in machines in direct contact with food.

The tolerance parameter in the NSF system signals the presence of substances that are harmful or dangerous to human life in the material.

Reference! Some well-known manufacturers of coffee machines often complete their products with tubes of lubricant, which indicates the composition, name and detailed instructions for use.

Brands of food grade lubricants for coffee machines

OKS 1110 grease - multifunctional silicone lubricant, has an H1 approval in the NSF system and is often used to treat coffee machine components. Resistant to cold and hot water, alcohol-containing liquids and even acetone. It has a complex chemical composition, which includes silicone. On the market you can find delivery kits of various sizes from a tube to barrels (180 kilograms).

An equally popular lubricant for EFELE coffee machines, which has a similar H1 approval in the NSF system. The peculiarity of this material is that it can work without losing its properties at elevated temperatures (up to +160 degrees Celsius). It has high sealing properties and is resistant to most detergents. The tube volumes of 10 grams are very convenient for one-time use.

And also on the market of lubricants for coffee machines there are products from such well-known brands BOSCH 311368, Delonghi, Foodlube.