Lubricant for conveying containers

A method of lubricating a conveyor system comprising:

• (a) installing a lubricant dispensing system comprising:
• (i) a conveyor belt;
• (ii) a lubricant distribution line comprising a first end connected to a lubricant source, wherein either the lubricant source or the lubricant distribution line are pressurized to facilitate flow of a lubricant from the lubricant source and the pressure at the lubricant source or in the lubricant distribution line does not exceed 80 psi;
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• (iii) a plurality of non-energized nozzles located along the lubricant distribution line;
• (b) instructing an operator to use the lubricant dispensing system to intermittently apply a silicone lubricant to the conveyor belt, wherein the silicone lubricant forms a thin film on the conveyor belt having a thickness of less than about 2 mm.