Vacuum conveying in the food industry with Piab
Ease of use and functionality with PIAB vacuum transport
Safe and Hygienic Solutions for the Food and Beverage Industry
In the food and beverage industry, stringent standards of hygiene and safety must be maintained, while complying with the requirements of authorities such as the FDA, EU1935 EC No. 1935/2004, EC No. 10/2011, and ATEX. We understand the importance of delivering innovative products and solutions that comply with these requirements, while also providing equipment that is very easy to clean and ensures productivity and safety.
Our range of products and solutions from PIAB are created with a modular approach to design. This means that we can adapt our solutions to your needs and ensure that they meet the highest standards within the food and beverage industry. We understand that every task is unique.
When it comes to equipment that comes into contact with food, we follow strict procedures. Any product intended for use in the food industry from PIAB is accompanied by a carefully prepared declaration of conformity. This declaration serves as a summary of our extensive control work and shows that the materials meet all relevant regulations and requirements.
Our declaration of conformity also contains important information, such as limitations on the use of the material. For example, we specify how long the material can be in contact with foodstuffs, as well as the temperatures it can be exposed to. This ensures that our products not only comply with standards but are also tailored to meet the specific needs of the food and beverage industry.
When you choose us as your partner in the food industry, you can have complete confidence that we deliver solutions that not only meet the highest standards but also support your business in achieving excellent results in hygienic and safe production. Contact us today to discuss your needs and let us help you find the ideal solution for your company.
Gentle powder and granule handling
Powder and ingredients in the food industry is a large area. When we have to transport and dose powder, it can be important that the mixing ratio in the powder is the same before and after the vacuum transport from PIAB has led the powder through a pipeline or hose. And it is also important that we do it in a reliable and gentle way, so that the powder or the ingredients are not damaged.
In the production of instant food such as dry soups, noodles, sauces, etc., the materials are often dusty and can be greasy, so it is essential to use equipment that is easy to clean and allows for quick changeover between products. For certain material mixtures, dense Dense phase will help to minimize segregation. Our vacuum conveyors are designed as a closed system that will help increase productivity as well as ensure the health and safety of employees.
→Functionality with PIAB
The ultimate process optimization for the food industry when there are additional requirements to transport many different types of powder or ingredients. Together with PIAB, we have developed a unique vacuum transport system which is self-optimizing.
piFLOW®p SMART is a vacuum conveyor targeted primarily at industries that handle many different materials and/or those where frequent changes must be made to the materials to be transported. piFLOW®p SMART uses machine learning to automatically tune the process, resulting in a flawless flow of materials. Smart enough to configure itself and quickly adjust settings taking into account environmental conditions such as temperature and humidity, it beats even the most experienced operator every time! requires minimal maintenance.
User-friendliness with PIAB
Human focus with a PIAB: Easy maintenance, hygienic and safe for human interaction. For many of the nutraceutical products, the requirements in the food industry are as high as in the pharmaceutical industry, with similar challenges such as cross-contamination and dust formation. Piab's piFLOW premium vacuum conveyors are designed to solve these challenges. Since there is a need for frequent changes of powder materials, it is important to have transport equipment that is versatile, easy to clean and can accommodate a quick changeover. We also offer food-approved lifting equipment such as vacuum lifting yokes, vacuum suction cups and linear technology.
→Cleaning and hygiene with PIAB
Typical materials transported by vacuum conveyors include sugar, salt, flour, coffee, tea, gluten, milk powder, vitamins, protein, amino acids, nuts, cocoa, cheese, almonds, muesli, cornflakes, maize, sesame seeds, sweets and folic acid. As there is a need for frequent material changes, it is important to have transport equipment that is versatile, easy to clean and can accommodate quick changeovers.
The video shows how quickly and easily our PIAB vacuum conveyor can be separated into a few parts, so that it can be easily cleaned without the use of tools.
Approved and certified
Our equipment is certified within food approvals and designed for easy cleaning.
The food and beverage industry focuses on hygienic and safe production that meets the stringent requirements of the FDA, EU, ATEX and other regulations without compromising on health, safety or product quality. Piab's innovative products and solutions are modular in design and ensure the highest quality of finished goods.
- FDA, USDA
- EC no. 1935/2004
- EC no. 10/2011
- ATEX dust zone 20/21/22.
- ATEX gas zone 0/1/2