Inadequate lubricant storage is still a common non-compliance with the BRC Global Standard, despite solutions being readily available for many years.
Often a consequence of a ‘stuck in a rut’ reactive maintenance culture, improper lubricant storage is the root cause of so many issues our teams see when going into new-customer sites. Fix the root cause, however, and many compliance-related boxes can be ticked in one fell swoop.
Storage solutions that are part of a holistic, systemised approach really are the first step to an improved lubrication culture and help change the mindset to one of pro-active best practice.
Activate recognised the importance of this a long time ago. Innovative lubrication systems are the core of our offering and the reason why we are able to provide 'right first time' solutions. Our unique visual management approach has audit compliance built in from the start and enables a meticulously ordered oil store with minimal risk of misapplication.
The classic System8®
System8® is the famous open storage unit that has formed the core of our visual management system for many years. System8® enables a meticulously ordered oil store by incorporating all required oil containers, Oilsafe cans and aerosols in one place.
The unit is bunded to safely contain any spills and there are expansion options (such as shadow boards for grease gun storage) to ensure that the system is 100% tailored to your specific needs. Lastly, the Compliance Manual sits on the system, keeping all essential paperwork on hand for the auditors.
The powerful benefits of System8®, combined with our high-quality synthetic lubricants and unrivalled customer support, allow us to guarantee compliance on food-grade lubrication to the BRC Global Standard for Food Safety and all UK retail audits.
Lockable stainless-steel cabinets
A natural evolution of System8®, our state-of-the-art stainless-steel cabinets are a neat solution for complying with the requirement for “a designated storage area with restricted access to authorised personnel”. They are of high-quality construction, durable and lockable, and available in a range of sizes to accommodate differing inventory and oil store requirements.
Our food grade lubricant storage cabinets are resistant to chemicals used in the hygiene process and feature a bunded internal sump tray fixed in the base. The large size cabinet also features adjustable feet - ideal for use in the production area.
Do you feel that your oil store needs bringing up to best practice guaranteeing audit compliance? Contact us today to start your Lean journey towards an optimised lubrication culture.
Elevate your food grade lubrication to a strategic, operational level and declare open season on OEE's, safety, sustainability and compliance!
Bespoke and off-the-shelf projects to identify and provide reliability improvement opportunities to current assets.
Fully synthetic foodsafe oils, greases and aerosols, and innovative foodgrade application equipment and storage solutions.
We offer bespoke and off-the-shelf training options to suit different requirements and user preferences.
We are always on hand to answer any queries and provide comprehensive support on all lubrication matters.
“Thank you so much for your help we cruised through the audit nicely thanks to your swift response! I don’t think there is anything we need at the minute but thank you again for the support - times like that show which suppliers truly deliver support and you do!”
“Thanks to you and the whole Activate team for your assistance this year, it has been great working with you.”
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Braintree, Essex CM7 4TX
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