Processing & Flow Control
- August 04, 2022
Selecting conveyor systems that are flexible, minimize waste, and ensure the integrity of transported products is vital for optimizing production efficiency. The market offers a diverse array of conveyor systems for integration into your production line, each with its unique features. Choosing the right solution is critical to prevent contamination of products and streamline the production process. While traditional conveyor belts efficiently move large quantities of powders, granules, and solids, they have drawbacks such as requiring significant installation space, exposing products to external contaminants, and being challenging and expensive to sanitize. Pneumatic conveyors provide an alternative solution, utilizing a closed airtight system to prevent product dispersion and contamination risks. This article delves into the working mechanisms of pneumatic conveyors, offering insights into their advantages, such as low maintenance costs, reduced contamination risks, prevention of product
- July 23, 2021
Ultraviolet-C (UV-C) has been a part of the food processing industry for over 50 years. The power of this unique form of light may be invisible to the human eye, but it's impact on sterilization can be felt far and wide. Unlike the costly and corrosive chemicals that are traditionally used in the sterilization process, UV-C disinfection offers an alternative that has been proven to be both effective and cost efficient to your bottom line.
- February 26, 2020
Understanding the diverse landscape of stainless steel grades is imperative, especially when catering to the specific requirements of food-related industries. With approximately 150 stainless steel grades available today, only a select few meet the rigorous standards for food-grade applications. The 300 and 400 series steel dominate the food-grade stainless steel landscape. The 300-series, distinguished by the presence of chromium and nickel, includes notable variations like 304, widely employed in dairy, beer, and food processing due to its exceptional corrosion resistance. The 400-series, characterized by chromium dominance, encompasses varieties such as 430, notable for its susceptibility to corrosion in challenging environments. To qualify as food-grade stainless steel, the material must withstand acids, alkalis, and chlorides, ensuring resistance to caustic substances that could contribute to premature corrosion. Explore the intrinsic properties, types, and applications of food-grade
- January 31, 2020
Properly measuring a sanitary fitting and knowing what size to order can be a common problem. This is our top reason for returns, regardless of the type of fitting or gasket being ordered. Here are some tips on how to measure a sanitary fitting.
Regardless of the fitting type being measured, the OD of the tube will be the fitting or gasket size you will need. If you look at the diagram below, most people will measure the Outside Diameter/OD (item A in the diagram) and assume that is the size of the fitting, but this is incorrect. Others will measure the Inside Diameter/ID (item I in the diagram), but this is incorrect also. The proper way to measure for a fitting size would be to measure the OD of the tube (item O in diagram). For example, a 2-inch Tri-Clamp Ferrule will have an OD (item A in diagram) measurement of 2.5", ID (item I in diagram) of 1.87", and a Tube (item O in diagram) size of 2".
- November 18, 2019
What is 3-A?
3-A Sanitary Standards are detailed standards for equipment design related to the "cleanability" of equipment. The goal of 3-A standards is to ensure all product contact surfaces can be cleaned and sanitized to protect consumable products from contamination.
How does 3-A certified equipment benefit food, beverage, and pharmaceutical plants?
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Ensures product safety by eliminating surfaces that can trap product and harbor bacteria
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Meets Regulatory Compliance requirements of Federal and State Inspectors
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Saves time and money during cleaning and problem-solving activities
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- September 24, 2019
Tank cleaning technology has advanced as improvements to hygienic standards have changed. As that change has taken place, priority has been placed on cleanliness of equipment
- April 16, 2018
With constant eyes on profit margins, processors strive to make every dollar count on the processing line. Are you trying to figure out your next continuous improvement project aimed at maximizing profits for your operations? Turbidity monitoring from Anderson-Negele can help to maximize profits while saving money on wasted product going down the drain during cleaning cycles.
Turbidity is defined as, "the phenomenon where by a specific portion of a light beam passing through a specific liquid medium is reflected by undissolved particles." Basically, the sensor acts like a flashlight into the light stream and senses the light that comes
- April 02, 2018
Tank cleaning technology has advanced as improvements to hygienic standards have changed. As that change has taken place, priority has been placed on cleanliness of equipment and storage tanks, which helps to ensure quality in
food products.Many organizations such as 3-A have developed standards across the food industry specific to cleaning of a tank. Coupled with hygiene is the added task of reducing chemical and water usage. A common acronym that is used with tank cleaning methodologies is TACT which stands for Time, Action, Chemistry, and Temperature (see figure 1). New technology harnesses the time and action portions of the acronym and are displayed in the chart commonly referred to as the sinner circle.
- September 28, 2017
Have you ever asked yourself, what is the difference between a filter and a strainer? Here we will take a look at each item individually and show how they stack up against one
- August 25, 2015
When purchasing a pump, tank, or valve, also purchase an inexpensive engraver, and engrave the model and serial number in an alternate location that is more visible
