Posted on 11/14/2019
For food manufacturers, plant operating costs are a major concern. To keep costs low, you want to make sure you’re not using technology that's more expensive — in terms of purchase, operation, components required, and upkeep — than what is needed. When selecting compressed air equipment, you want to make sure you’re buying equipment that is appropriately sized for the plant, is easily maintained, and delivers the ROI and benefits expected.
At the same time, food safety is a priority among food manufacturers. Using compressed air in manufacturing and packaging processes adds a layer of complexity in achieving contaminant-free food products. Unfortunately, regulating bodies and standards programs, such as the FDA, USDA, SQF, etc., are not specific in their guidance for using compressed air in food manufactur...