AquaGard sanitary conveyor platform is suitable for baking, snack food, pet food and packaging industries that require wipe-down and occasional washdown cleanings of the conveyor with noncaustic solutions and comes in belt, modular belt and positive drive options.
Designed for sanitary food production areas, MENNEKES SPEC-grade motor disconnects and switched receptacles have a 15° sloped-top roof, drainage channel and sealed fixing holes for flush rear-wall mounting.
The Mepaco Model 11-09 self-feeding grinder, 170 ThermaBlend batch cooker, 420v vacuum stuffer and ergonomic sanitary lifts are designed for food processing applications.
As this issue’s cover story explains, the state of food manufacturing is slowly trending upward. But, while business indicators are gradually improving, some of the current challenges in food manufacturing remain unchanged: the need for increased automation, advances in food safety and a more highly skilled workforce.