Ensuring Food Safety in the Food Industry
Food safety in the food industry is vital to safeguard public health and uphold consumer confidence. It requires the implementation of stringent protocols at every stage of production, from sourcing raw ingredients through to final packaging.
Food conveyors play a key role in maintaining high safety standards. When properly utilised, this equipment can greatly minimise food contamination risks, reducing direct human contact and ensuring a more hygienic, efficient production environment.
Benefits of Food Grade Conveyors
Food grade conveyors provide numerous benefits, crucial for ensuring that food manufacturers comply with food manufacturing standards.
The benefits of utilising food grade conveyors in the food industry are as follows:
- Food grade conveyors are designed so that they are easily cleaned, reducing the risk of bacterial buildup and ensuring a sanitary production environment.
- Food grade conveyors streamline handling processes, reducing manual labour and increasing production speed, while maintaining high quality standards and minimising contamination risk through reduced human contact.
- Food grade conveyors are built to withstand harsh manufacturing environments to ensure resistance to moisture, cleaning agents and temperature changes increasing longevity and long-term performance of the equipment.
- Food grade conveyors help food manufacturers meet strict manufacturing regulations and guidelines.
Applications of Food Conveyor Systems
Food conveyor systems are utilised throughout the manufacturing industry in various food processing operations, including meat, poultry, dairy, and confectionery.
Conveyor solutions can be utilised to assist the manufacturing industry in the following applications:
- They are ideal for handling food products of different sizes, shapes, and weights.
- Conveyor systems can be used in packaging, sorting, and distribution applications.
- Easily integrated with other material handling systems to improve efficiency and productivity.
- Streamlining processes to ensure maximum efficiency with minimal human intervention.
- Used in food processing environments where sanitation and food safety are critical.
Why Choose Jarlam for Your Food Handling Conveyors?
Jarlam Australia is a leading provider of food production equipment, specialising in design, manufacturing, and installation. With close to 20 years of experience working alongside food industry partners, we craft customised, high-quality stainless-steel equipment specifically engineered for the food sector.
With hygiene and safety at the forefront of our design, each conveyor is designed with the following:
- Hygienic Design: We utilise exclusive side slot designs in each conveyor to facilitate easy access for operator cleaning.
- Minimal Surface Area: Conveyors are crafted to minimise surface area, incorporating stand offs to reduce horizontal surfaces and prevent product build up.
- Quality Workmanship: Each conveyor is fully welded to eliminate small crevices where product residue accumulates, ensuring easier cleaning and longer-lasting performance.
- Quality Materials: Use of top-tier, non toxic, non absorbent food-grade components, such as stainless steel, with 5mm side plates and durable leg components to ensure structural integrity, longevity, and reduced maintenance.
- Safety: Safety is integral to our design process. We minimise or eliminate pinch points and provide guarding for operator safety.
- QA & FAT Testing: Fabricated equipment undergoes rigorous quality assurance and factory acceptance testing, ensuring that the final product is fully operational and meets all functional requirements before reaching our clients.
Choosing the Right Food Conveyor
Choosing the right food grade conveyor is crucial for ensuring both the efficiency and safety of food processing operations. When selecting conveyor equipment, it’s important to consider the following:
- The Type of product being handled such as poultry, dairy, baked goods etc.
- Type of specialty conveyors / belt required ie roller conveyors, belt conveyors, belt type etc.
- How the conveyor will integrate with existing food processing equipment, such as food processors or bucket elevators.
- The materials used in construction and the need for food safe or sanitary conveyors.
- Wash down, maintenance, and cleaning procedures for a food processing conveyor.
- Business objectives, cost considerations and production requirements including product volume and high speed needs.
With close to 20 years of experience in the food industry, Jarlam has established a reputation as a market leader in the fabrication and installation of food grade conveyors.
