Description
The Certol ProLube Instrument Lubricant Concentrate is the dilution economical way to keep hinges moving freely after the wash. The silicone free, mineral oil free concentrate mixes into the dip bath that gives instruments their final protective treatment before packaging.
- Silicone and Mineral Oil Free – The water soluble formula lubricates without the residues that can interfere with sterilization or stain instruments.
- Steam Permeable Film – The lubricant layer lets steam through during sterilization, so protection never becomes a barrier.
- Concentrate Economy – One gallon of concentrate makes many dip baths, dropping the per set cost well below ready to use sprays.
Dilutable Instrument Lubricant for Dip Bath Programs
The lubricant dip is the step that decides whether hinges open smoothly six months from now or get forced and damaged. ProLube Concentrate serves departments that run a dip bath program: dilute per the manufacturer’s directions, immerse cleaned instruments, and let the water soluble film protect joints through packaging and sterilization. The formula contains no silicone and no mineral oil, and it is bacteriostatic in the bath. Each gallon carries a metered pump for repeatable bath mixing, and cases hold four gallons. High volume sterile processing departments that process hundreds of sets a week are the natural home for the concentrate format.
Features and Benefits
Lubrication Quality
- True Water Soluble Film – The lubricant rinses and behaves predictably in steam, unlike oil based products that can bake on.
- Joint Protection – Hinges, box locks and ratchets get the friction reduction that extends instrument life.
- Bacteriostatic Bath – The manufacturer formulates the bath to resist bacterial growth between changes.
Program Economics
- Gallon Concentrate – Dilution stretches each gallon across many baths, the cheapest cost per set in the lubricant line.
- Metered Pump – The included pump keeps bath concentration consistent from tech to tech.
- Documented Use – The linked TDS and FAQ carry mixing and use directions for the department file.
Product Specifications
Product Details
- Manufacturer Part Number: PLC128
- Formula: Silicone free, mineral oil free, water soluble
- Film: Steam permeable
- Application: Diluted dip bath after cleaning
Packaging
- Container: 1 gallon bottle with metered pump
- Packaging Count: 4 bottles per case, sold per case
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Why Choose ProLube Concentrate
Instrument replacement dwarfs chemical cost, so the lubricant step is where smart departments refuse to economize badly. ProLube Concentrate is the economical form of the right product: silicone free, steam permeable and documented. The savings come from dilution, not from cutting corners.
- Protects the Instrument Budget – Smooth hinges and box locks mean fewer repairs and replacements across the fleet.
- Sterilization Friendly – A steam permeable, water soluble film supports the sterilization step instead of fighting it.
- Lowest Cost per Set – Concentrate dilution beats ready to use formats on cost wherever a dip bath runs daily.
- Consistent Baths – The metered pump makes every bath mix the same, which is what a written SOP needs.
Manuals and Troubleshooting Guides
Frequently Asked Questions
How is the concentrate used?
It is diluted into a lubricant dip bath that cleaned instruments pass through before packaging. Follow the technical data sheet for the dilution and bath change schedule.
Does it contain silicone or mineral oil?
No. The manufacturer formulates ProLube without silicone and without mineral oil, and the film is water soluble and steam permeable.
Why lubricate before sterilization?
Lubrication protects hinges and joints from friction and corrosion through repeated cycles. A steam permeable film protects without blocking sterilant contact.
How is it packaged?
Four 1 gallon bottles with metered pumps per case. This listing sells the full case.
Who makes ProLube?
MicroCare, LLC manufactures it in the Spec Clean line, successor to Certol International. The concentrate carries part number PLC128.
