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Food Filling Equipment - What YOU Need To Know
Dean Willis , product expert and Sales Director of Adelphi Manufacturing addresses the biggest challenges faced by Food & Beverage manufacturers , and solves the most frequent questions being asked ...
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Dean , you ’ ve been in the industry for over 33 years - what advice would you give to manufacturers looking to invest in filling machinery ?
For businesses of all sizes - artisan to multi-national - compliance is key ! Increased regional and international legislation concerning food and beverage products has come hand-in-hand with tighter interrogation of hygiene practices . It ’ s never too early to cover yourself , and your machinery supplier is a good place to start .
Many companies find the ‘ C ’ word - Compliance - quite daunting ! What specifics should manufacturers be looking out for ?
Reputable suppliers will always be happy to confirm their compliance credentials , so don ’ t be afraid to ask ! ISO certification guarantees that companies adhere to strictly audited processes and procedures , and machines which meets GMP ( Good Manufacturing Practice ) guidelines are also a great indicator of quality .
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You mentioned that hygiene is an area coming under particular scrutiny . How does this relate to the filling process , and what advice would you give to manufacturers ?
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It ’ s essential to invest in filling machinery constructed from hygienic , durable material such as stainless steel . Some suppliers use cheaper construction , and although the initial price difference can trick you into thinking you ’ re getting a bargain , in the long run this will prove to be false economy .
The machine parts which come into contact with your product ( known as ‘ wetted ’ parts ) should be made of 316L pharmaceutical grade stainless steel , PTFE and Viton , to guarantee no contamination occurs .
Also , make sure to factor-in time for thorough machine cleaning as often as required - filling machines which are quick and easy to strip-down will give you an advantage , as the longer the cleaning process takes , the more money is being lost in production downtime .
Adelphi Manufacturing & Pharma Hygiene Products Ltd ( part of the Adelphi Group of Companies ) are ISO 9001:2015 certified , award-winning , leading Food and Beverage manufacturing machinery and equipment suppliers worldwide .
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