Hygiene drives the industry
Conveyor technology in the food industry
Whether in frozen food environments, logistics centres or production facilities, the food industry is subject to particularly stringent hygiene requirements.
These requirements are also a key focus when our conveyor technology teams develop new automation solutions. Hairnets, protective clothing, handwashing procedures and insulated jackets in chilled environments are all part of the daily routine for our colleague Raffael Berssen, conveyor technology specialist. “You get used to it very quickly,” he says. As project lead, he was involved in three projects delivered together with Helmers Intralogistic Systems.
For an international food manufacturer in Dubai, we are expanding an existing production line. The electrical engineering design and software programming are provided by SCHULZ, while installation is carried out by a local team. At the same time, we delivered the conveyor technology for empty and filled crates at a food wholesale and foodservice facility in Gallin, northern Germany. In addition to planning and control panel manufacturing, the project also included installation works. For a third project involving the construction of a major cold storage and logistics centre in Bückeburg, we supplied the complete conveyor system, including programming and commissioning.
Conveyor technology for empty and filled crates: hygienic designs and easy-to-clean components ensure reliable processes throughout food logistics operations.
All three projects shared the same demanding requirements for hygiene, materials and engineering design. Acid-resistant and easy-to-clean components must withstand intensive high-pressure cleaning without compromise. “Every element must be capable of being cleaned thoroughly and comply with strict hygiene standards,” explains Raffael Berssen. This makes comprehensive quality assurance all the more important. That is where SCHULZ ProKom comes into play. The documentation tool enables every detail to be recorded, documented and tracked transparently by all project stakeholders. Building on the successful partnership with Helmers, further projects are already underway, using intelligent conveyor technology to optimise processes and support long-term operational reliability.
In the food industry, technology, hygiene and documentation must work together seamlessly. With SCHULZ ProKom, every step remains transparent and fully traceable.
Raffael Berssen, Conveyor technology specialist
