HYGIENIC WASTE REMOVAL
The benefits to food manufacturers of switching from conventional waste removal methods to an enclosed , automated solution like the BTM are three-fold . Firstly , it is more hygienic . Transferring waste products through a closed pipe system eliminates , for example , the need for dedicated cleaning of tote bins prior to re-entering high-care areas which prevents potential cross contamination .
IMPROVED HEALTH & SAFETY
Secondly , it is safer . Manual handling or conveying systems often result in waste product falling or being dropped onto the floor , presenting an immediate health and safety risk to operatives , who are in danger of slipping on it . Furthermore , this fully automated solution requires only one staff member to load product into the hopper . This leads to improved health and safety on the factory floor due to a reduction in traffic and hazards in high-risk areas – fewer forklift trucks , fewer operatives and fewer tote bins .
COST-SAVING SOLUTION
Finally , the BTM pump range is more efficient , generating significant cost savings . By chopping , pumping and transferring all-in-one as the BTM is able to create a pumpable consistency without requiring any additional water , resulting in savings from water usage . This has the additional benefit of reducing the volume of waste by up to 60 %, making it easier to transport and thereby cutting transport costs . The operating and energy costs of the BTM are considerably lower than vacuum or compressed air systems , generating savings there . And by removing a manual element from the process and automating it , food producers are saving on labour costs , too , freeing employees for more lucrative , primary production roles .
Where high care production areas are chilled , removing waste via a simple pipeline rather than manually through doorways , will also assist in reducing energy costs as well as minimising potential contamination from external sources .
BESPOKE OPTIONS FOR MOST
The BTM pump range is more efficient , generating significant cost savings .
SEEPEX bespoke waste pumping solutions
CHALLENGING WASTE STREAMS
Where more challenging by-products need to be transported , customised solutions are available . ‘ Bridging ’ can be an issue with certain wastes , so the BTM pump range includes augers with a large pitch that enables the product to be conveyed into the cutting elements to ensure continuous pumping .
Horizontal and vertical grinders can also be integrated , as can stone and knife traps to prevent pump damage , while dewatering devices can help to reduce waste volume even further . Finally , all BTM pump systems can be fitted with
Smart Conveying Technology ( SCT ); an innovation from Seepex that enables rapid dismantling and cleaning , increasing pump stator life by up to 200 % and reducing maintenance time by up to 85 %. Pumps fitted with SCT are also suitable for Clean-Out-of-Place ( COP ) or CIP .
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