Food & Drink Process & Packaging Issue 18 2018 | Page 18

hygienic features a HE robot should be bacteria such as salmonella and listeria Staubli worked with a manufacturer of used. Parallel (or delta) architecture robot from developing. detergents and sterilization products design is not recommended and any delta robots used in sensitive food production areas should be covered to prevent Secondly, the connectors are integrated into the body of the robot so that all of the possible contamination. equipment can be cleaned. The equipment Staubli’s growing range of “HE Grade” pressurised arms eliminate the risk of robots are designed with two things in contamination. The robot arms are water- mind. Firstly, the arm’s exterior is designed tight, and designed to allow water to to comply with EHEDG recommendations drain away. To make sure the robots can on minimizing water retention to prevent withstand frequent wash down cycles, 18 FDPP - www.fdpp.co.uk is smooth (with rounded edges), and to make the outside surface of the arm chemically compatible with the cleaning products commonly used within the industry. Phone: +44 1952 671917 E-Mail: [email protected] Web: www.staubli.com