Filling, sealing, labeling and packaging lines are key equipment groups used in the final stages of food and consumer product manufacturing. Conveyor systems, packaging machinery, labeling units, mechanical transmission components and various auxiliary parts may become contaminated during operation with dust, oil, grease and organic residues originating from labeling or packaging processes.
Unlike the hygienic cleaning of product-contact process surfaces, this application is intended for the cleaning of suitable areas of machinery requiring technical maintenance. The primary objective is to remove contamination from mechanical and auxiliary surfaces in a controlled manner and prepare the equipment for maintenance operations.
Degreasing cleaners may be used for oily contamination, while solvent-based cleaning systems compatible with the surface can be used for certain adhesive or organic residues. Whether the surface to which the chemical is applied is plastic, rubber, painted metal or stainless steel should be taken into account when selecting the cleaning product. Particularly in applications involving solvents, compatibility with sensitive plastic and elastomeric components should be verified in advance.
During cleaning, the transfer of cleaning chemicals to exposed products, product-contact areas of the packaging, or direct food-contact surfaces must be prevented. Where necessary, the production line should be appropriately isolated and the facility’s established maintenance and hygiene procedures should be followed.
From this perspective, the technical cleaning of filling and packaging equipment should be regarded as a complementary stage of machinery maintenance rather than as a general hygiene procedure. When properly planned, it facilitates the inspection of mechanical surfaces and supports the systematic management of process-related technical contamination.
Product ınformatıon
- Industrial Cleaning and Degreasing Solvent, Organic Green Solvent
