HC10DTP and HC20DTP collaborative robots enrich the company’s HC-series line. Hand-guided programming allows users to direct teach points without a pendant, and an ISO standard tool flange and electrical connections facilitate a plug-and-play approach.
At a glance, it might seem that most conveyors are doing their job as long as they shuttle items from one point to another. However, a number of other elements must be present for a conveyor to be efficient and productive in a food-processing environment, like hygienic design, cleanability, versatility, updated technology and more.
DuraCirc circumferential piston pump features a high efficiency design, wide performance envelope and low-net positive suction head (NPSH) requirement.
The company’s hygienic, totally enclosed Cableflow tubular cable drag conveyors offer clean-in-place (CIP) options including wiper discs, air knife purge units and brush boxes.
Equipment plays a critical role in cleaning, sanitizing strategies
April 22, 2021
As retail demand surged during the COVID-19 pandemic, food and beverage manufacturers found themselves having to quickly ramp up production to keep pace. The challenge faced by many was how to properly clean and sanitize both equipment and production areas when shifts were added or extended, while plants were running seven days a week and employees were scrambling to keep up with the surge in demand.
Without sanitary design principles being properly applied to equipment, potential, serious food safety incidents may occur, creating a food safety catastrophe and damaging brand, customer loyalty and business.
By now, say the name Blue Bell, and the first thought in most people’s minds isn’t ice cream. The company just went through one of the biggest recalls in recent times due to potential contamination from Listeria monocytogenes.