JW Winco offers its GN 1150 latches that are designed to repel dirt and can be cleaned in place, enabling increased reliability for production systems. The Hygienic Design latches support the clean-in-place (CIP) machine and system cleaning concept.
Systems, fixtures and machines can be cleaned quickly and easily, which
lowers operating expenses, according to the company, and why it continuously expands its portfolio of standard parts in Hygienic Design (HD). GN 1150 refers to cam latches
of stainless steel with special FDA-compliant seals of EPDM (synthetic rubber) and
TPU (thermoplastic polyurethane). With these seals in place, the latches have no dead spaces for dirt to collect. When the latch arm is turned 90 degrees, its beveled surfaces produce a tension that reliably presses covers, hatches, doors or covers against their opposing element (frame or body).

Harco Enterprises offers the Vikan Heavy-Duty Push Broom from Remco, which it says is ideal for food and beverage plants. With its angled cut bristles, the broom enables users to maintain contact with the floor during sweeping with its heavier broom head and prevent skipping or hopping during long pushes across production floors. Users also are able to reach into corners and wall junctions with the push broom’s flared bristles designed to make cleaning easier. The push broom also can sweep both larger debris with its densely packed and soft bristles.

Interlocking Liner Panels from Extrutech Plastics offer superior sanitary surfaces for ease of cleaning and sanitizing on a daily basis, the company says. The panels are food safe, and ideal for incidental food contact. USDA- and CFIA-accepted and they provide a bright white, high-gloss, easy-to-clean, non-porous surface that resists damage and corrosion. The products are cleanable, 100% waterproof and will not rust, rot, corrode, peel or discolor, the company adds. The panels also are ideal for high moisture areas where daily sanitation is critical to plant operations.

Diversey Intelligent CIP uses the power of cloud computing to collate and process a company’s clean-in-place (CIP) data, giving operators immediate insight into the performance of each cleaning run. This data provides clarity into the compliance of each run against the validation protocols and flags any indicators that can help uncover a potential hygiene issue. The advanced analytics also tracks utility usage data such as time, energy, water and chemistry to help with managing and controlling costs, the company says. These optimization opportunities also help improve sustainability and reduce cycle time, while intelligent CIP converts CIP data into actionable information.

The PT20H compact temperature sensor from Baumer can help companies solve their cleaning tasks efficiently. The company says the sensor is perfectly automated to save time, energy, detergents and water, without jeopardizing food and process safety. Some of its highlights include precision measurement from -50 to 250 C, an integrated 4 to 20 mA transmitter with high accuracy and fast power-up time in less than two seconds. All parts are welded together, and customer-specific immersion depth down to 3,000 mm is available. It also features an IO-Link dual channel for easy commissioning.

BriteRail and FlatRail products from Atkore are an innovative solution in conduit support systems for sanitary and washdown environments. A unique design protects threads and eliminates water from pooling during the washdown process to prevent debris or bacteria from forming, the company says. Built from 304 stainless steel, the conduit support systems have a superior “brite” finish for increased corrosion resistance and optimum structural strength.

The Hygienic Side Entry Receiver (HSER) filter for pneumatic conveying and dust collection from Schenck Process is designed to meet challenging requirements for sanitation and inspection in the food and dairy industries, the company says. A horizontal cartridge filter, HSER is ideally suited for low headroom applications under pressure or vacuum and is primarily used as a filter receiver at the end of a pneumatic conveying system to separate the product being conveyed from the convey air. Well-suited for a variety of indoor locations, the HSER has a small footprint requirement and can be easily explosion-vented through the roof or from the side.

Noshok Intelligent Silo & Tank Level Sanitary Pressure Transmitters easily integrate into a system with no adaptors and deliver reliable performance with active temperature compensation for fast, accurate readings that help prevent tank overflow, the company says. The 3A-certified transmitters offer money-saving advantages that deliver superior performance, including exclusive design benefits, HART options, multiple connection options and a three-year warranty. Ranges are available from 16 inH2O to 58 psig (1,600 inH2O), with an overlap in ranges to allow higher proof pressure when required. The vent plug located on the back of the sensor head is easily popped out and replaced. They are both clean-in-place and sterilize-in-place.

FOAMit from Nelson-Jameson is a line of solutions for every step of a company’s cleaning process. The company has more than 35 years of experience providing efficient, scalable cleaning solutions to the food and beverage industry, it says. The FOAMit line includes a 55-gallon drum rinse, conversion kits, hose assemblies, a 10-gallon fog/mist unit with two nozzles, a chemical transfer unit, a 5V foamer and more.

Madison Chemical offers its RAF Foaming Cleaner, a moderately alkaline, chlorinated, general purpose foaming cleaner that performs well under all water conditions. When used in a “foam generator” as a one-package cleaner, it produces a thick, stable, wet foam necessary for cleaning without permitting dry-out or run-off. It cleans all ferrous, stainless, and cuprous metals, particularly vertical and overhead surfaces, and machinery that is hard to clean by other methods. The foamer is ideal as a general cleaner (A1) in food and beverage processing areas, or in other departments with steam or mechanical cleaning devices, but it is not intended for food contact. It is ideal for cleaning of all types of food and beverage processing equipment, especially vertical surfaces on mixing and grinding equipment, tanks, rotary conveyors, filling and sealing systems, canning and bottling machinery and more, the company says.

Lechler's tank-cleaning nozzles revolutionize hygienic standards in the dairy industry, according to the company. With precision-engineered designs, they ensure thorough cleaning, which is vital for maintaining product quality and preventing bacterial contamination. These nozzles utilize high-impact jets and wide coverage patterns to reach every corner of Spray Drying chambers, dairy tanks or ducting systems, effectively eliminating residue and biofilms. Their efficiency minimizes water and chemical usage, contributing to sustainability efforts. From small-scale operations to large dairy facilities, Lechler's tank cleaning nozzles set the standard for hygiene, the company says, ensuring dairy products are safe and of the highest quality.

Koss Industrial designs, manufactures and installs custom stainless steel clean-in-place (CIP) systems that meet companies’ specific process needs. Options vary from single-tank, single-circuit systems all the way to multiple circuits, chemical addition and turn-key electrical automation programming to ensure process lines are properly cleaned. The company says all of its systems are designed to meet or exceed USDA sanitary standards.

The SSV Series Drum Motors from Van der Graaf are designed for sanitary belt conveyor applications. With all drive components enclosed inside the drum and designed for 80,000 hours of continuous operation before maintenance, the SSV Drum Motor promotes operator and food safety, reduces operational costs, increases throughput, and drives modular conveyor belts without using sprockets. Motors feature an IP69K-rated sealing system, withstand pressure washdown up to 3,000 psi, and eliminate crevices that trap by-products which harbor bacteria, reducing washdown time and water usage by 50%, the company says.

APV, a brand of SPX Flow, offers the Aseptic Rapid Recovery System (ARRS), a pigging technology that is clean, safe and more sustainable, the company says. The system scrapes the inside of the pipe, so nothing is wasted — like a spatula in a mixing bowl — allowing operators to recover more product and produce higher yields. It can be implemented or retrofitted into any system and helps reduce chemical and water usage by 60-70%. The ARRS upholds the hygienic process for ambient, aseptic, highly sensitive and pH neutral applications, along with high-value viscous products such as creams, desserts and more.

Slot Hog from Slot Drain Systems helps keep dairy facility floors dry and safe, the company says. Specifically designed for the dairy industry, this accessory connects seamlessly via a Tri-Clamp to vessels, allowing liquids to drain directly into the Slot Drain system. The company says the Slot Hog not only prioritizes safety but also streamlines companies’ operations, enhancing productivity.