Sanitary Stainless Steel Conveyors For The Dairy Industry
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Dairy products like milk, butter, and cheese are some of the most popular and widely consumed foods in the United States, with the average American consuming over 600 pounds of dairy per year. Because of this widespread consumption, dairy processing involves a good deal of regulation from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
Government regulations surrounding the production of dairy products exist from the milking barn to the processing plant and final points of delivery. In terms of processing facilities, Federal regulation allows for no excess of equipment or materials, noting that “unused equipment or equipment not directly related to the milk plant operations can be detrimental to the cleanliness of the milk plant.”
Further FDA regulations stipulate that, “containers and equipment that milk and milk products come into contact with shall be of smooth, impervious, corrosion-resistant, non-toxic material; shall be constructed for ease of cleaning; and shall be kept in good repair.”
For material handling equipment that is versatile enough to minimize the need for excessive equipment while meeting other dairy processing regulations (as well as those surrounding the production of any raw protein), consider mk North America’s CleanMove Ultra stainless steel conveyors.
CleanMove Sanitary Conveyors: The Best Choice for The Dairy Industry
A part of the CleanMove line of sanitary conveyors, CleanMove Ultra conveyors like the CDP-600 provide the highest level available of sanitation and cleanability. Capable of standing up to high-pressure washdowns of up to 1,500 PSI as well as highly corrosive chemicals and caustic cleaning agents, these conveyors meet all “ease of cleaning” and corrosion resistance requirements specified by the FDA. The stainless steel frame is accompanied by steel motors, bearings, and controls.
Different Belt Options Available
The CleanMove Ultra line of conveyors come with a variety of belt options suitable for dairy and other food processing, including sanitary FDA-approved flat belts with “tip up” tails for easy cleaning and cleated belts suited for incline conveying or product separation. Other belt options include the CRM-600’s modular plastic belt, which allows for easy repair and maneuvers around corners, and thermoplastic flat belts that eliminate bacterial harborage for the most rigorous sanitary requirements.
To learn more about stainless steel conveyors for use in the dairy processing industry, contact mk North America today. In addition to the CleanMove Ultra line, mk can work with you to create custom dairy conveyors and other material handling solutions.