Hygienic Design products reduce the risk of contamination in the food industry. But how do you tackle this and how do you prevent cables and components from posing a risk to food safety? Jeroen ter Velde, food specialist at Hemmink, explains more.
"As a machine builder or engineer in the food industry, you need cable feedthrough solutions that are suitable for (direct) contact with food. Because not only the machines used in the food industry, but also accessories and components such as cables, connectors, cable glands and protective hoses must be easy to clean and maintain. After all, you want to prevent dirt or food residues (bacteria) from being left behind and settling, which can cause contamination."
"Products designed according to Hygienic Design are then the solution. These products comply with current legislation for the food industry and contribute to reducing the risks of contamination through their design and improved cleanability."
"When it comes to hygienic wiring, Hemmink, knowledge partner for food safety, works with three reliable manufacturers: Pflitsch, Flexa and Wiska. With these partners, we offer you a complete package of solutions with which you can cable hygienically.
- blueglobe CLEAN Plus, the Hygienic Design cable gland from Pflitsch
- hatGLAND, the low-surface cable gland from Wiska
- Food-safe tubing from Flexa
- Open wire glands and the Single Wire System (SWS) from Pflitsch
"Compared to standard cable glands, Hygienic Design cable glands have many advantages. Whereas the standard stainless steel cable gland has open spaces and creases, visible threads and space between the gland and the housing, a Hygienic Design cable gland has no visible threads and an all-over smooth surface. Bacteria cannot adhere and thus have no chance to settle in gaps, creases or open tapped holes. Thanks to the high IP value and corrosion resistance, these cable glands are easy and reliable to clean, even with high-pressure (cleaners)."
Read more on the Hemmink website.
"Do you want to cable your installation hygienically and apply Hygienic Design cable glands in your installation? Then choose an EHEDG-certified cable gland. You are then assured that the cable gland fully complies with the EHEDG guidelines for food safety.
Hemmink is your knowledge partner in the field of food safety. Together with our manufacturers Pflitsch, Flexa and Wiska, we offer suitable solutions for end customers, machine builders or engineers at food processing companies. These solutions are precisely tailored to each other and comply with EHEGD guidelines and FDA regulations.
Want to know more? Contact us or download the food safety white paper on the Hemmink website.
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