Sanitation & Janitorial

UST Brushes & Brooms

February 28, 2015

Nelson-Jameson Inc.

Welcome to the world of Ultra Safe Technology (UST), a groundbreaking line of brooms and brushes designed to revolutionize cleanliness in the food and beverage industry. UST goes beyond conventional cleaning tools by incorporating Bristle Security Units directly molded to the brush block, eliminating gaps and seams. Vikan introduces this innovative solution with a clear objective: to create the most secure, safe, and hygienic cleaning tools for food processors. Rigorous testing has ensured functionality, durability, and compliance with HACCP requirements and FDA regulations. Discover how UST enhances bristle security, ensures food safety, improves product quality, and boosts cleaning efficiency. With a commitment to hygiene, UST sets new standards for cleanliness, making it the ideal choice for those seeking a reliable and compliant solution in the realm of food processing.

What Is Ultra Safe Technology (UST)?

UST is an innovative line of brooms and brushes that utilizes enhanced Bristle Security Units directly molded to the brush block, effectively removing any gaps or seams while offering unprecedented bristle retention strength.

UST provides food processors the confidence that bacteria and foreign contaminants will not hide in and around the tools—for an outstanding alternative to resin set brush products.

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Why Was UST Created?

UST is Vikan's latest initiative to create the most secure, safe and hygienic cleaning tools for the food and beverage industry. Rigorous testing has proven great functionality, durability, and chemical and thermal resistance.

These UST brooms and brushes are compliant with HACCP requirements and FDA (CFR 21).

Features & Benefits

Enhanced bristle security.
No metal staples or resin.
High cleaning efficacy.
Easy to clean and dry.
Easy visual inspection.
FDA-compliant.
Fully tested and documented.
Strong, durable and light construction.
Temperature rating: -2° to 250°F/-20°C to 121°C.

What Can Ultra Safe Technology Do For You?

Ensure Food Safety

UST utilizes Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) Audit Scheme Requirements for the hygienic design and maintenance of cleaning tools and utensils.

Equipment should:

Be free of crevices and contamination traps
Have a smooth surface finish
Be easy to clean and dry with easy access to all areas
Be easy to disassemble/reassemble
Minimize the risk of foreign bodies
Be temperature and chemical-resistant

Improve Product Quality

Unlike traditional brushware, where bristle bundles are drilled and stapled to the brush head, UST bristles are individually molded to the head, reducing the risk of product contamination.

It takes 52% more force to loosen a UST bristle than bristles on a traditional brush.
If a bristle is pulled from its position, it doesn’t affect the remaining bristles.
Bristle fixation is 3x more consistent in UST brushes than in drilled and stapled ones.

Clean More Efficiently

Each UST brush and broom features a purpose-designed, efficiency-boosting bristle pattern.

Hand Brush—Angled and circular arrangement of the Bristle Security Units facilitate a more efficient cleaning when scrubbing and washing in a circular movement.
Broom/Deck Scrub—Angled arrangement of the Bristle Security Units enabling more efficient cleaning.
Bench Brush—Bristles Security Units are arranged to enable the efficient and effective removal of fine powders and loose debris.

Illustrated safety check list and person with hair net and lab coat

Satisfy Factory Auditors

Fully approved for food contact

Complies with FDA requirements and all applicable standards in Europe
Each product comes with complete documentation of regulatory compliance for efficient auditing