In food and consumer products facilities, a wide range of machinery and auxiliary equipment is used across various production stages, including mixing, processing, conveying, filling, sealing, labeling and packaging. Over time, oil, grease, dust and various operational residues may accumulate on technical areas of this equipment that do not come into direct contact with the manufactured product. Machine housings, areas around mechanical assemblies, guards and metal components accessed during maintenance are among the primary areas where this type of technical cleaning may be carried out.
The fundamental principle of cleaning is to use a chemical appropriate to the nature of the contaminant and the surface material to dissolve, loosen or otherwise enable the removal of residues from the surface. Industrial cleaners may be used for general operational contamination, while degreasing systems can be applied in areas with heavier oil and grease build-up. Suitable solvent-based cleaning systems may also be considered for certain organic technical residues that are more difficult to dissolve.
Correctly defining the area of application is particularly important in food production facilities. A cleaner intended for technical maintenance should not be assumed to be suitable for use on food-contact surfaces. In areas where direct or indirect contact with food may occur, applicable regulations, the manufacturer’s technical documentation, facility hygiene procedures and relevant compliance requirements should be evaluated separately.
Chemical compatibility is also an important aspect of the process. Stainless steel, painted metal, plastics, elastomers and different coatings may respond differently to the same cleaning product. Technical cleaning should therefore be carried out as a controlled, surface-specific operation within the facility’s planned maintenance program.
Product ınformatıon
- Industrial Cleaning and Degreasing Solvent, Organic Green Solvent, Concentrated Orange-Based Organic General Cleaner
