Mi240 FORESTER is an environmentally safe, saturated synthetic ester chain lubricant, specially formulated for tree harvester chains, chain-driven sawmill conveyors, and chainsaws.
Recently awarded with EU Ecolabel status (DE/027/344), Mi240 FORESTER’s eco-credentials are an added benefit to its high-performance lubricant characteristics. Mi240’s unique polar magnetic (adhesive) properties permeate and penetrate deeper into the spaces between pins, links and bushes, forming a highly effective, thin-film barrier against abrasive dirt and sawdust.
As well as its exceptional resistance to contaminants, Mi240 FORESTER minimises fluid “fling” from chains during operation, especially at high speeds. This means surfaces remain lubricated and cleaner for longer and ensure filters stay clear to maintain overall performance.
Improving chain tension over longer periods
Improving chain durability, so fewer chain breakages
Filter friendly – keeps blockages to a minimum to maintain chain lubrication
Reducing operational fluid consumption compared to mineral oil variants
Improving operational efficiency and reducing downtime
*Based on data collected from sawmill trials in Finland 2024
Mi240 FORESTER mitigates the environmental risk of contaminating soil and surrounding waterways from accidental spillages or from lubricant “fling” during operation. This differs from certain mineral oil/fossil-based lubricants that have naturally higher toxicity parameters.
In addition, Mi240 FORESTER does not produce poly-nuclear aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs), so it is safe for handling and will not affect respiratory systems during use should any fine mists occur during operation.
EU Ecolabel accredited lubricant (DE/027/344)
Non-hazardous to soil, vegetation, and waterways
Eliminates disposal requirements of toxic fluids
Supports corporate and global sustainability initiatives
Mi240 FORESTER provides optimum lubrication for chains, improving machine efficiency that can reduce operating power consumption. Lowering consumption also has potential benefits to the environment, as it can contribute to less emissions and reduced carbon footprint.
Switching from mineral oil lubricants to Mi240 FORESTER also reduces the carbon footprint from manufacturing the lubricants, as the production process is less invasive on natural resources as well as the energy required to produce the lubricant.
Calculate the commercial benefits of switching to Mi240 FORESTER from your existing chain lubricants using our comparison calculator.
Mi240 FORESTER operates efficiently down to as low as -50°C, so can out-perform vegetable-based ester lubricants which are prone to congeal or form a paste-like resins in colder climates.
This issue can lead to blocked filters and stop lubrication to chains, but Mi240 FORESTER keeps machinery operational for longer even in harsher climates!
Historically, mineral oil/fossil-based lubricants have been an automatic selection for the forestry industry – performing adequately in most environments, but in their purest form do not fully meet increasingly stringent environmental guidelines and regulations.
The emergence of vegetable ester-based chain lubricants has been one option to address environmental regulations, but they can perform poorly in extreme colder climates – creating gums and resins which attract contaminants that block filters and accelerate chain degradation/failure.
Mi240 FORESTER is the new alternative to traditional mineral oil-based lubricants and natural ester EALs used in the forestry sector – addressing BOTH environmental concerns and extreme cold weather performance.
* Product dependent
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