Hygienic solutions for the dairy industry

Hygienic solutions for the dairy industry

Our hygienic and cleanable conveyors meet the highest demands

Good cleaning systems are key in the dairy production

One of the most important requirements of the production equipment for dairy products is that it must be easy to clean to be able to maintain good hygiene. The cleanability requirement puts ever greater demands on the manufacturers of smart production equipment for the dairy industry. Also, the production line must achieve a reliable and flexible production flow.  

Avoid spillage by using stable and robust production equipment

One of the most important aspects to consider in the dairy industry is maintaining good hygiene in production. Usually, dairy products are transported in sealed bottles or cartons, so the risk of any contamination getting into the product is minimal. However, spillage in production can cause contamination and bacterial growth on the product packaging and the production line. Contamination can then be transferred from the products straight to the supermarket shelves and possibly contaminate other products' outer packaging. 

Using stable and robust production equipment that controls the bottles and cartons in a good way can prevent Spillage. We also recommend using production equipment that does not build up long conveyor lengths full of bottles or cartons. By queuing many products, they can get exposed to a lot of pressure that eventually can damage them.

Avoid spillage by using stable and robust production equipment
A hygienic design avoids contamination and bacterial growth

A hygienic design avoids contamination and bacterial growth

An inline chain washing unit runs continuously when working with production lines with high product spillage. The result is a cleaner chain that allows longer production runs without Clean in Place (CIP) systems or routine maintenance.

To avoid bacterial growth, the conveyors must have a hygienic design that is easy to clean. There are many different automated cleaning possibilities to choose from. For example, some cleaning systems isolate sections before they are cleaned and use inbuilt modules to allow the rest of the system to run a different route. This way, you can clean the conveyor chain while the production is still running.

Most automated cleaning systems are operated from a control panel that turns on high-pressure jets to clean the chain and the conveyor. Disinfection of the production line often follows right after. Also, the systems usually collect dirty residues into a collection chamber to avoid cross-contamination. All automated cleaning systems are efficient and clean to a good standard.

The importance of gentle product handling

The dairy industry consists of many different products such as cheese, milk, yogurt and many others. Milk is one of them and belongs to the subcategory of liquid dairy products. To achieve a successful production in the liquid dairy industry, it is essential to have the right equipment with the right qualities. Among them are cleanability, modularity, reliability, and robustness. For example, products must transfer easily from one conveyor to the next. Since the products in the dairy production can be fragile, it is also crucial that the equipment is gentle towards the products to avoid product damage.

The importance of gentle product handling
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FlexLink offers equipment that is adapted to food production

Our automated production flow solutions are adapted to the dairy production and consist of material that is qualified to use in food production. They are designed to maintain high efficiency, avoid bacterial growth and have smart and automated cleaning systems. Our solutions are modular and flexible in the sense that it is possible to change and adjust the layout based on different needs and make the most use out of the factory space without affecting the operating environment. We also work constantly on designing solutions with limited environmental footprint, to create smart production equipment for both you and the environment.

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