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Chesterton, which helps process industry companies and manufacturers improve the reliability and efficiency of their process platforms, will be displaying its wares at this year’s APPEX on Stand A12. The company offers a range of pump and valve sealing solutions, applications expertise, equipment maintenance and wear-prevention products.

Precision Solutions: Boosting Food & Beverage Production with Tailored Seals and Lubricants

Seals and lubricating oils are the unacknowledged heroes, ensuring safe and hygienic operations at total capacity. They must handle various temperatures, pressures, and processing speeds. Quality seals and lubricants extend machinery life and cut maintenance costs.

Level Up: Go Beyond Biodegradable

Chesterton also offers biodegradable lubricants, saying they're not just good for the environment, they boost machine performance too.

Seal the Deal for Food and Beverage Safety

It is also offering customised polymer seals, which it says is the key to safe, hygienic operations and optimal production.

Tailored to your business needs, the company says these seals enhance machinery performance and slash maintenance costs, ensuring a longer lifespan.

Visit Chesterton at Stand A12. APPEX is taking place on 12-15 March at the Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre. Free registration is open now.

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