Solutions for the food industry
Different works. Different Solutions
We understand as food industry the part of the industry that is in charge of the processes related to the food chain. The phases of transport, reception, storage, processing and conservation are included within the concept.
The raw materials of this industry consist mainly of products of plant (agriculture), animal (livestock) and fungal (relative to mushroom) origin.
Thanks to food science and technology, the progress of this industry has been increased and the increase in production has been combined with a progressive effort in the surveillance of hygiene and food laws of the countries trying to regulate and unify the processes and the products.
Basor Electric has been able to interpret these new times, more professional, offering to our clients the best solutions for the food sector with the highest quality and always meeting the most demanding standards.
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Clean and processing areas
The facilities in the processing areas must be designed according to a hygienic design that guarantees food safety, eliminating the risk of any type of contamination. In addition to this, cleaning and disinfection must be facilitated and contribute to the conservation and maintenance of the installation.
The correct choice of materials in the cable trays ensures that the installation can be cleaned properly and that the surfaces resist contact with food products and the chemicals used for cleaning.
It should be noted that facilities that are difficult to clean will require more intensive procedures, more aggressive chemicals, or longer cleaning cycles, resulting in a higher cost in this type of operation.
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Extreme temperature zones
Extreme temperature zones are locations with very low temperatures, places where ambient temperatures below - 20 ºC can occur and be maintained. Freezing chambers and cold rooms are considered as very low temperature zones. In these locations, it must be observed that the insulation and other protection elements of the electrical equipment used must not suffer any deterioration at the temperature of use.
The cable trays must withstand the resulting efforts to which be subjected by environmental conditions. Therefore, when different parts of an internal channeling are exposed to very different temperatures, such as in cold stores, the trays must be able to withstand air circulation from the hottest to the coldest part, without losing their properties.
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Underground storage areas
Accessible underground storage areas are wet locations, those where floors, ceilings, and walls are or may be impregnated with humidity and where mud, or thick drops of water due to condensation may appear or be covered with mold for long periods.
In these areas, the electrical material, and especially the cable management systems, it is recommended that it complies with the IP protection, being used for terminals, splices and connections thereof, systems or devices that present the degree of protection corresponding to vertical drop and water spray.
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Outdoor storage areas
Outdoor storage areas are areas with a high incidence of meteorological elements, where humidity and sunlight makes accelerated wear on any type of product that is installed.
In the particular case of outdoor installations, the use of cable trays will be marked by a minimum corrosion resistance of Class 5, with a galvanized specially designed to withstand inclement weather for a long period of time.
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Production control areas
The production control area is a room adjacent to the factory, either integrated or separate from it where all production activities are coordinated. All the signals from the machinery arrive at this room and it is where they will be processed to make up the daily schedule that will move all the production processes of the factory.
In the case of cable trays, the use will be indoors, with a low incidence of external agents that may mark a deterioration in the life of the product.
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Technical addendum
Norm: EN 1672-2:2005+A1:2009
This addendum specifies the common hygiene requirements for the machines and facilities used in the preparation and processing of food for human use and, where appropriate, consumption of animals to eliminate the risk of contagion, infection, disease or injury caused by these foods.
Raw materials in installed products
The surfaces of the materials shall be durable, cleanable and, when necessary, capable of being disinfected, without breaks, resistant to cracking, chipping, scaling or abrasion, avoiding the penetration of unwanted materials.
In addition to this, the materials will be:
- Corrosion resistant
- Non-toxic
- Non-absorbent
- It should not transfer odors, colors or stains
In non-food areas, materials should be made of corrosion resistant material or material that is treated (coated or painted) to be corrosion resistant, these surfaces should be cleanable as well.
Cleaning
Surfaces must be finished so that no product particles are trapped in small indentations as it will be difficult to dislodge. Surfaces must be able to be cleaned and, when necessary, can be disinfected.
For this they must be smooth, continuous or sealed.
Installation
A sanitary facility for a food factory must be designed to keep the number of microbes low. Pests, such as insects, rodents, and other animals, should be don´t be appear and should not find places where they can breed:
- Corrosion resistant
- Non-toxic
- Non-absorbent
- It should not transfer odors, colors or stains
