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5 factors that matter the most in hygienic equipment design

A brand’s reputation can be ruined by contamination, making hygienic equipment design crucial—whether or not the machinery comes in direct contact with food.

Hygienic design of equipment in food processing plants is crucial.
Hygienic design of equipment in food processing plants is crucial.

Food manufacturers should take extra precautions when it comes to processing equipment – be it conveying systems where the product is in direct contact, or weighing systems where the product does not come in direct contact of the surface, according to Kevin Hill, digital marketing manager of Quality Scales Unlimited. 

Hygienic design of equipment is crucial. It helps safeguard the quality of manufactured products. Hill says there are five key factors to keep in mind for building and maintaining food processing equipment:

1. Type of materials 

The materials used in constructing food processing equipment are required to meet strict standards. The parts of equipment which face direct product contact should be neutral under all operating conditions, as well to the cleaning agents used for these areas. Other requirements include, anti-corrosive materials, mechanical stability and original surfaces should remain unchanged under all the conditions of usage and cleaning. Parts which do not come in direct contact with the product should be easy to clean, corrosion resistant, include stable functionality, and have smooth and even surfaces.  

2. Surface properties

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