The quality of air used in this industry heavily depends on it – even the slightest trace of oil can result in batch variations or contamination, posing health risks to consumers.
To ensure best practices, the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has established new air quality classes for food and beverage manufacturers. Referred to as Class 0, it is the strictest air quality standard, limiting oil contamination in liquids, aerosols, and vapors.
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1. Product Handling: Moving products at high speeds during the production process.
2. Food Filling Machines: For evenly distributing liquids in products such as pies, cakes, cookies, and other baked goods.
3. Fluid Pumps: Moving liquid products during production and filling processes.
4. Nitrogen Generation: Filtered compressed air is used to generate nitrogen for packaging processes.
5. Air Knives: Used for cutting and peeling products like fruits and vegetables.
6. Packaging: Generating vacuum during the packaging process.
Unlike in other industries, there are no defined standards or regulations that outline the minimum acceptable purity levels of compressed air used in food manufacturing. While regulations and specifications worldwide dictate that compressed air in this environment must be free from contaminants and not pose risks, they don't prescribe specific limits.
The risks posed by compressed air processes to food and beverage can be significant if proper precautions and preventive measures are not taken. Common applications of compressed air, such as drying and filtering, introduce risks from moisture, oil, and other particles.
Therefore, all food and beverage manufacturers aim to take necessary measures to ensure their products meet the highest quality standards. Every step of the supply chain – from manufacturing and processing to packaging, transportation, and storage – must undergo stringent scrutiny to ensure the purity of compressed air remains uncompromised. This should be a top priority for decision-makers.
