FEATURE FOOD & BEVERAGE
SAFETY AND EFFICIENCY GROWING CRITERA IN FOOD PRODUCTION
In the food industry, product contamination by micro-organisms such as bacteria or fungi presents a potential and omnipotent risk. It is therefore important to prevent any type of contamination and to facilitate its removal
The principles of hygienic design help to optimise designs to ensure the comprehensive cleanability of the materials, surfaces and constructional elements. In this way, hygienic design supports the food industry in its endeavours to sustainably increase product quality and safety. Increasing costs for wages, energy and
T
he public’s access to multimedia also makes it more sensitive to the
importance of hygienic design. This is why more and more facility and machine builders as well as manufacturers of individual components of these, face this increasing challenge. The term ‘hygienic design’ comprises the
hygienic design of structural elements, components and production facilities in the food industry under the premises of visible contamination and easy cleaning.
Minebea Intec offers a complete range of bench and floor scales for industrial
applications in a variety of finishes, including hygienic stainless steel
quality assurance means that the daily cleaning of plant facilities and machines in the food industry is not an inconsiderable cost factor. In addition, the efficiency of production is reduced due to cleaning-related downtimes. The less contamination estimated on machines and facilities, the shorter the cleaning times and downtimes thus lowering the total operating costs. More production companies are changing
their way of thinking when it comes to energy management and environmental
protection. For production facilities which can be cleaned easily, quickly and effectively, the consumption of energy and cleaning agents can be reduced. The topic of hygiene is increasingly becoming a hot topic of discussion, not only within food production. In the healthcare industry, the incidence of multi-drug resistant micro-organisms is increasing, which poses an incalculable risk to health. MRSA (Methicillin- Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus) is resistant to antibiotics (multi-resistant) enabling illness to progress to a more severe form. The only way to prevent MRSA is through comprehensive hygiene practices. Hygienic design helps minimise the risk of contamination.
Minebea
www.minebea-intec.com T: 0121 779 3131
SELF-LUBRICATING LINEAR GUIDE SYSTEMS APPROVED FOR FOOD CONTACT I
gus has expanded its range of bearing liners for its drylin linear guide systems, specifically
for use in the food and drinks industry. The new iglidur A160 liner complies with both the FDA (Food and Drug Administration) specification for repeated contact with food and the EU 10/2011 Directive. Self-lubricating and corrosion resistant
linear guide systems from igus are used in numerous applications in the food and packaging industry, be it in beverage filling systems or the bottle processing industry. Robert Dumayne, dry-tech director at igus
says: “The iglidur A160 material can be used in direct contact with food. It does not contain any ingredients that can cause harm if ingested nor can it deteriorate or change the composition of food. It is also coloured blue, which enables it to be easily detected in case any particles enter the production line.” In the igus 2,750 square-metre test
laboratory, comparison tests of new liner on various stainless steel shafts have been
carried out with liners made of iglidur J200, iglidur J, iglidur A180, iglidur E7 and iglidur X. The results clearly show that the iglidur A160 liner offers the best wear resistance. The iglidur A160 liner has a high and
online-calculable service life for use on stainless steel shafts, even in wet areas. In addition, the material boasts very high chemical resistance. Integrated dirt channels in the liner’s design makes it impervious to contamination and easy to clean and replace. It is available in eight dimensions for all drylin W housing bearings and carriages, as well as for all drylin R round guides. Based in Northampton in the UK and with
global headquarters in Cologne, Germany, igus is a leading international manufacturer of energy chain systems and polymer plain bearings. The family-run company is represented in 35 countries and employs 3,800 people around the world. With plastic bearing experience since 1964, cable carrier experience since 1971 and
continuous-flex cable since 1989, igus can provide a range of solutions based on 100,000 products available from stock, with between 1,500 and 2,500 new product introductions each year. igus operates one of the largest test
laboratories and factories in its sector to offer customers quick turnaround times on innovative products and solutions tailored to their needs.
igus
www.igus.co.uk T: 01604 677 240
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