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Open plant cleaning in the Food Industry
Open plant cleaning is a critical process in the food industry that involves the thorough cleaning and sanitizing of all equipment, surfaces, and facilities that come into contact with food products. This type of cleaning is essential for preventing the growth and spread of harmful bacteria, viruses, and other pathogens that can cause foodborne illnesses. Open plant cleaning involves a detailed cleaning schedule that includes the use of cleaning agents, such as detergents and sanitizers, along with mechanical cleaning methods to remove any residual debris or contaminants. By adhering to rigorous cleaning and sanitizing procedures, food manufacturers can ensure that their products are safe for consumption and comply with regulatory requirements.
Why use foam?
Foam is an essential tool in the open plant cleaning process in the food industry. Foam cleaning is a highly effective cleaning method that uses foam to cover and adhere to surfaces, providing excellent contact time for cleaning agents to work effectively. Foam cleaners are designed to remove even the toughest of soils, including fats, oils, and grease, which are common in food manufacturing facilities. The use of foam during open plant cleaning can help reduce water usage, making it a more environmentally friendly option. Additionally, foam cleaners are less likely to cause slip and fall accidents, as they are less likely to run off onto floors, and they can be easily controlled and targeted to specific areas. Overall, the use of foam during open plant cleaning in the food industry is crucial in ensuring a thorough and effective cleaning process that helps maintain food safety and hygiene standards.
Foam cleaning equipment.
What are the advantages of using foam for cleaning ?
When using foam to clean, the contact time of the foaming agent on the surface is significantly increased. This process is also very efficient due to air being added to the cleaning agent and water increasing the volume of the product and reducing chemical consumption. Another advantage of cleaning with foam is the user can clearly see which areas they have covered and where still needs to be foamed. When this process is compared to the spraying of chemicals, considerably less aerosol is generated resulting in a clearly reduced impact on the user environment
What equipment do I need to create thick foam?
In order for the chemical injector to add chemical to the water stream the pressure being exerted through the injector needs to be lowered. It is important to get the correct injector size combined with foam nozzle size. The larger the hole where the water flow exits the lower the pressure becomes. The higher the water flow of the system the injector is operating on the larger the nozzle hole needs to be. This ensures the pressure is kept low enough to create the vacuum effect required to add chemical to the water stream. If you know the flow and pressure of the system your injector will be working on you can use our interactive chart to ensure you select the correct products. Click the box where your flow and pressure meet, then select the type of injector you require. You will find the correctly related foam head or foam lance on the products page of the injector you require.
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Foam head for vehicles or the food industry.
The RM Suttner ST75 foam lance designed and developed in Germany. An excellent product for anyone looking to gain from the benefits of cleaning with foam. Together with a chemical injector, this foam lance creates a nice thick foam. The foam generated offers more contact time with surfaces and is used as a pre-wash when cleaning vehicles. This then makes the pressure washing of the vehicle more effective as the dirt and grime have been loosened.
Foam also prevents contamination by run-off or dripping making the stainless steel ST75 an ideal product for cleaning inside food processing environments. Foam cleaning is a safe and effective way to clean any food preparation environment such as abattoirs, dairies, breweries and beverage plants. If you require a bespoke industrial cleaning system for your business please contact us today, we have a large distributor network who will be able to provide this service. More information can be found on our Food Industry page.
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