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Foodec Hygiene Plus - unparalleled hygienic performance
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Hi, I am Hector Forero-Hernandez, and I work as a R&D Test Engineer at Alfa Laval. I am going to talk about a few of the unique hygienic features that make this solution stand out. First, we have drainage holes strategically placed to ensure minimal residue is left in the decanter bowl after use. In addition to this, the surfaces inside the Foodec Hygiene Plus are engineered and designed to be as smooth as possible. This also reduces the build-up of biofilm and residue, enhancing hygiene significantly while also making the inside of the decanter easier to clean. Here you can see the newly designed CIP feed tube. CIP stands for cleaning in place, and this new feed tube enhances cleaning because it allows you to clean critical dead-end areas inside the decanter such as the decanter feed zone, or the tapered cone section. This CIP bar is also a new design, and the main advantage is that it allows us to clean every part of the frame and the outside of the bowl using less cleaning media. All of these features have been designed specifically to improve hygiene levels, which can lead to some other benefits such as improved product quality and reduced unscheduled downtime. We know that every food application is different, and that everyone has different standards to meet. That is why we have optional features in the Foodec Hygiene Plus that enhance the level of hygiene even further. First, we have what we call TrueStainless. This means solid stainless steel is used in the decanter frame and other key parts that are in contact with corrosive atmospheres and media. With this feature, we can not only improve the decanter’s hygiene and ability to withstand cleaning agents, but also increase the lifetime of the equipment. Then we have SaniRib. These fully welded ribs on the inside of the bowl create optimal friction and the most optimal solids transport. They also eliminate pathogen hotspots and make cleaning much easier resulting in longer production runs with better hygiene levels.