Pneumatics for food and beverage applications
November 2015
Pneumatics & Hydraulics
Through its world-wide network of offices, factories and technical centres, SMC has teams of experts entirely dedicated to the food processing and food packaging industries. These specialists do regular research on new trends, legislation and problems facing customers under the stringent new hygienic process requirements.
The teams are knowledgeable about the regulations that govern the production and packaging of food products and, with this knowledge, they offer innovative product solutions that not only meet the latest legal requirements, but which also ensure that customers gain or keep their competitive edge.
Pneumatics can be found in almost every part of the food production chain, whether it be palletising, filling, capping or labelling. The key issues which affect the industry include hygiene, health and energy efficiency, to name just a few. Products need to comply with these requirements and also withstand the working conditions which demand optimum availability. Special products have therefore been developed to cater to the demands of the applications found in food and beverage factories.
SMC boasts an impressive range of standard and customised products, plus it guarantees the highest levels of service and technical support. “We understand issues such as 24/7 operation, the latest up-to-the-minute hygiene regulations, and continual wash-down with its extremes of heat and cold,” comments Brian Abbott, product manager at SMC Pneumatics South Africa.
Brian Abbott.
“Energy and safety have long been important requirements in the European market, so these are nothing new and our solutions are tried and tested. Our experts recognise the need for maximum operator health and safety and with energy costs increasing at an alarming rate, even the smallest saving can have a real impact on a business´s bottom line as well as the environment,” he adds. “Some of the specific solutions on offer include corrosion resistant transmission systems, heat resistant tubing, hygienic design actuators, cylinders and solenoid valves, and ionisers for electro-static removal.
For more information contact SMC Pneumatics South Africa, +27 (0)11 568 2407, [email protected], www.smcpneumatics.co.za
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