Background
A major international company, with over 150 years of experience, required an advanced solution to load and unload liquid sweeteners, such as fructose and glucose, from a variety of containers. This company operates across multiple sectors, including chocolate, cereals, and starches, and needed a flexible, hygienic system to support their operations while preventing cross-contamination between the different liquid products.
Challenge
The company faced the challenge of creating a loading system that could handle different types of liquids at the same loading point. The main concern was to ensure that the liquids were safely kept separated and that the system could be easily cleaned to avoid contamination between loading cycles. Additionally, a solution was required that could be easily adapted to occasional ISO tank loading and unloading operations.
Solution
To address these challenges, IFC Inflow recommended an articulated bottom-loading arm based on the BLA-403 series, designed specifically to handle multiple liquid types. The system was configured with a flexible design that could adapt to different types of sweeteners. The arm was built to ensure high-efficiency loading with easy access to the ISO tank’s bottom, enabling seamless operation and maximum flexibility. The system also featured the ability to undergo high-temperature steam cleaning, which ensured that the system could be thoroughly cleaned between loading cycles, preventing cross-contamination.
Outcome
With the new BLA-403 articulated bottom-loading arm installed, the client now has a flexible and hygienic system that meets all their requirements for liquid sweetener loading and unloading. The system is fully compliant with food industry regulations and provides safe and efficient operation. The ability to prevent cross-contamination between cycles and easily clean the system has streamlined the client’s loading operations while maintaining high safety and cleanliness standards.
Benefits of the Solution
- Hygienic and Safe Operation: The system prevents cross-contamination between liquids by allowing easy cleaning with high-temperature steam.
- Flexible and Customisable: The arm’s design enables it to handle different types of liquids with ease, accommodating occasional ISO tank loading operations.
- Efficient Loading: The articulated arm allows for quick and precise loading and unloading, improving overall operational efficiency.
- Compliance with Food Industry Standards: The system adheres to strict food industry regulations, ensuring that all loading processes are safe and hygienic.
- Reduced Downtime: The easy-to-clean design reduces downtime between loading cycles, improving operational throughput.
The BLA-403 articulated bottom-loading arm offers a highly efficient, flexible, and hygienic solution, delivering significant value to the client while maintaining the highest standards of safety and compliance.
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