Between market pressures, limited access to replacement parts, and tighter capital budgets, today’s pet food manufacturers are doing everything they can to extend the life of their equipment. Investments in predictive maintenance and process automation are rising across the industry. But ingredient quality plays a role too.
Choosing the right inputs can reduce clogs, minimize downtime, and prevent gradual wear that shortens the lifespan of your machines. One of the most overlooked contributors is standard chicken fat.
Equipment Lifespan Matters More Than Ever
As economic uncertainty lingers and lead times for critical parts grow longer, pet food manufacturers are shifting their strategies. Instead of planning for replacements, many are focused on protecting what they already have. That mindset has led to a rise in equipment-protective practices and a reevaluation of inputs that contribute to long-term strain.
As a result, manufacturers are:
- Prioritizing preventive and predictive maintenance
- Delaying capital investments in new equipment
- Relying more heavily on existing lines to meet demand
But even the best-maintained systems are vulnerable to wear caused by clogs and contaminants. With every production run, residue buildup and insoluble impurities put more strain on your equipment, especially when you’re relying on lower quality inputs.
How Clogs and Contaminants Accelerate Wear
Standard chicken fat contains up to 4 percent non-fat impurities like insoluble particles, organic matter, and trace metals. These contaminants cause real problems for your equipment since insolubles lead to clogs that slow production and put strain on pumps, nozzles and valves. Even when the line keeps running, inconsistent flow creates uneven wear and forces more frequent maintenance.
Residue buildup inside tanks and lines increases the need for harsh cleaning, which wears down internal surfaces. Meanwhile, trace metals and organic material speed up oxidation and microbial growth, introducing new risks and putting your equipment under additional stress.
Why Gold Shield® Is the Clean, Clear Choice
Reducing the strain on equipment doesn’t just come from better maintenance routines, it starts with cleaner input. That’s where Gold Shield® Refined Chicken Fat stands apart. Developed through a patent-pending refining process, Gold Shield® is engineered to remove the impurities that standard chicken fat leaves behind.
Here’s how it helps protect your equipment and operations:
- Contains less than 0.2 percent insolubles, compared to up to 3 percent in standard chicken fat
- Significantly reduces levels of iron, calcium, phosphorus, and other trace metals
- Provides a verified microbial safety advantage, including Salmonella inactivation during processing
By removing the debris before it ever enters your lines, Gold Shield® helps reduce clog-related interruptions, lessen wear on your machinery, and keep your operations running longer.
Keep Your Operations Running Smoothly
Your equipment is one of your most valuable assets, and protecting it starts with what you put into it. Gold Shield® Refined Chicken Fat helps eliminate the hidden causes of wear and tear so you can reduce downtime, avoid costly repairs, and get more out of your investment.
When you choose a cleaner, more precise ingredient, the difference is clear.
