Feb 2, 2012
In a world where international trade is routine, American dairy processors are not allowed the same economic advantages as their sister plants in Europe. Factories producing identical products on two continents find that American dairy plants are required to operate with CIP devices that consume twice the amount of water to operate, and often take much longer to complete a CIP cycle. This creates a financial disadvantage for US dairy processors. American dairy processors adhere...
Oct 11, 2011
This brief article will deal with a small part of a much bigger topic: surface finish. We will be looking at commercially available finish options and how they are measured. The surface finish of process systems components plays a very integral role in the cleanability and sterility of the system. The most commonly used unit for surface finish is...
Sep 14, 2011
Do you need a manufacturer's 3-A certificate for equipment installed at your facility? The 3-A Sanitary Standards website is your portal for finding...
Jul 5, 2011
Whether for a gasket, valve seat, or O-ring, the choice of elastomer might seem like a minor decision, but it can have a major impact. If a seal material is a poor fit for the application, you could run into any number of problems, from swelling, to peeling or cracking. Needless to say, these could be a big deal in a sanitary process. But how do you decide what elastomer to use?
May 18, 2011
For years, I have seen air blow check valves used on sanitary process lines, across many applications. They provide a very useful and sometimes necessary service: allowing a gas purge of process lines. However, they are also one of the most unsanitary devices allowed on a sanitary process line.
May 5, 2011
Over the years we have seen many changes in sanitary processing equipment, especially with smaller items like pumps, valves, etc. What is the reason for this? Let’s examine some possibilities.
