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WASHDOWN SOLUTIONS FROM METTLER-TOLEDO BOOSTING YOUR PRODUCTIVITY EVEN IN HARSH ENVIRONMENTS

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s a food manufacturer, a key challenge you probably face is finding the right balance between producing high quality products and maximising your productivity. In the current economic climate, combatting rising costs is also a primary concern. Investing in innovative technology designed to help you address these challenges can deliver both productivity and cost reduction benefits

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over the lifetime of your product inspection equipment and that’s where Mettler-Toledo can help. The company offers a range of washdown checkweighers and combination systems to help you meet these challenges.

THE CHALLENGES OF HARSH PRODUCTION ENVIRONMENTS Your products may be produced in harsh and/or wet environments and so reducing bacterial

contamination risks is vitally important. This is made all the more challenging when regular and strict cleaning routines are required. You may have concerns about how the machinery will hold up under continued cleaning with hot, high-pressure water and caustic detergents, or how to minimise cleaning downtime. Moreover, you may be worried that the system requires time to dry before restarting and returning to full functionality.

“Fortunately, our washdown checkweighers can start accurately weighing products again immediately after cleaning. We can help you maximise uptime and reduce user errors with the intelligent design and user-friendly features of our washdown product inspection systems,” says Jürgen Kress of Mettler-Toledo.

HIGH PERFORMANCE IN HARSH ENVIRONMENTS “At Mettler-Toledo we design our

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The open frame design of Mettler-Toledo washdown solution makes cleaning more efficient, allowing the system to resume operation as soon as cleaning is complete.

systems with advanced features to reduce bacterial contamination risks.” For example, the company’s washdown checkweighers are robustly designed with open frames and sloped surfaces to avoid pooling or collection of moisture where bacteria can thrive. “Thanks to sealed cable connectors and an IP69 rated electrical cabinet, you do not need to worry about moisture ingress causing unexpected downtime. In fact, the entire system is IP69 rated, including the interface, so it does not need to be covered up prior to cleaning. “In addition, we offer IP69 rated FlashCell Electromagnetic Force Restoration (EMFR) technology in our checkweighers, which is at the heart of our load cells.” These load cells are designed to operate with exceptional precision at high speeds. They can withstand extreme temperatures and maintain weighing accuracy irrespective of the frequency or duration of the cleaning regimes in place. These washdown systems therefore help you comply with numerous food safety standards and maintain your brand reputation.

release conveyor belts that are easy to adjust allow you to quickly dis- and re-assemble your washdown system. It only takes around 90 seconds to remove these belts for thorough cleaning, says the company. Rollers and glide plates can also be removed and replaced in a matter of moments, thereby keeping downtime to an absolute minimum. Production can be resumed right after the washed elements have been reinstalled. Indeed, you can even have two sets of conveyors, so one can be immediately installed while the other is being cleaned, further reducing downtime. “All of our washdown systems support failsafe operation so

potential user errors are greatly reduced as the systems are designed to be intuitive and easy to use. For example, our C35 Checkweigher has self-adjusting elastic belts, meaning there is no need for straining upon reassembly, minimizing potential belt-related problems after reassembly,” says Kress.

BOOST YOUR PRODUCTIVITY Washdown solutions from MettlerToledo can help you to boost your productivity by keeping your production lines running smoothly, even at high throughputs. For instance, the C33 washdown Continued on page 4

“All of our washdown systems support failsafe operation so potential user errors are greatly reduced as the systems are designed to be intuitive and easy to use. For example, our C35 Checkweigher has self-adjusting elastic belts.”

REDUCE DOWNTIME Design features such as quick

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“We also support good data governance as our systems connect to open interfaces such as OPC UA, PackML and Fieldbus.”

checkweigher offers remarkable weighing accuracy at a throughput rate of 250 packs per minute. The CM3 washdown system combines metal detection and precision weighing in a single, space-saving device, ideally suited as a critical control point (CCP). This combination system has dual reject bins and is therefore able to quickly identify the reasons products were rejected, saving time and money. “We realise that any unplanned downtime can have a significant impact on your profit margins and at Mettler-Toledo our goal is to help our customers meet their business needs. Having the right product inspection solutions for your application is essential for brand protection and profitability. With minimal downtime thanks to our helpful systems, you will see your productivity increase and quickly recoup your investment costs.”

SUPPORTING COMPLIANCE The company says that it understands that as a food

manufacturer, compliance is very important to your business. You want to uphold the various standards and regulations your industry is subject to in order to sustain your hard-won reputation and keep consumers safe. “Mettler-Toledo is your trusted partner in achieving these goals. All of our conveyor materials that come into direct contact with food fully comply with Regulation (EC) 1935/2004, Regulation (EU) 10/2011 as well as the relevant FDA regulations. “We also support good data governance as our systems connect to open interfaces such as OPC UA, PackML and Fieldbus. This means that you can access and analyse production data whenever and wherever is convenient for you. In addition, we offer our own data management software, ProdX, to further enhance your data collection efficiency.” With over 20 years of experience and expertise, Mettler-Toledo can advise you which product inspection solution will give you

the best value and outcomes for your application. The right choice will help you avoid costly and damaging product recalls and help ensure only high-quality products leave your facility and reach your customers. As compliance requirements become more demanding, the company's product inspection equipment can help you meet them, even in the most challenging of environments.

IN SUMMARY Product inspection systems for harsh environments have to be reliable, precise and resilient. These are the qualities offered by Mettler-Toledo washdown checkweighers. “Whether you choose a single system or a checkweighing and metal detection combination system, you will benefit from increased productivity and reduced production costs.” If you are looking for more information on washdown solutions and the benefits they offer download the free eGuide at https://www.mt.com/cw-wd-au.

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About Mettler-Toledo Product Inspection: The Product Inspection Division of METTLER TOLEDO is a leader in the field of automated inspection technology. Our solutions increase process efficiency for manufacturers while supporting compliance with industry standards and regulations. Our systems also deliver improved product quality which helps to protect the welfare of consumers and reputation of manufacturers.

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