FOOD PROCESSING EQUIPMENT APPLICATIONS
Food processors must comply with strict regulations for safety and sanitation. Proper solutions for dust collection help prevent cross-contamination and explosions, as well as slip-and-fall hazards for workers. That means industrial dust control, filtration, exhaust, and ventilation systems are essential food processing equipment applications.
Why Dust Control and Ventilation Matter in Food Processing
Dust and other airborne particles can contaminate food products, leading to quality and safety issues. Food processing equipment and processes produce industrial dust across production stages such as grinding, filling, dry mixing, and final packaging. Common food applications requiring dust collector systems or mist collectors include:
- Grain, flour, and agricultural products
- Cereal products
- Eggshells/egg products
- Starches
- Dried nuts and legumes
Proper ventilation is also very important in food processing facilities to control temperature, humidity, and air quality. Good ventilation systems can help prevent the growth of bacteria, mold, and other harmful microorganisms that can compromise food safety. Additionally, ventilation and fume extraction can remove cooking odors and other unpleasant smells from the facility. Finally, and importantly, food processing facilities are subject to strict regulations and guidelines from government agencies such as the Food & Drug Administration (FDA) and United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). Industrial dust control and ventilation systems can help facilities meet these regulations for food-grade food processing equipment and environment safety.
How We Help
At 3B Air Systems, we value both the comfort and safety of your workplace, which is why our experts only work with trusted vendors and equipment to supply reliable, quality solutions. In addition to our dust collection systems and mist collectors, we offer filters, replacement parts, and services such as engineering and inspections.
The type of industrial dust collector should be chosen based on the type and size of particles produced directly or as a byproduct in your food processing equipment, as well as the amount of dust produced, and if the collection type is ambient or source capture.
Dust type/application is the most important factor, as very fine particles, or even combustible dust, will require certain collector and filter types. Baghouses, cartridge collectors, and various vacuum systems are common in the food processing industry. Finer dust is better suited with baghouse collectors, while larger or more extreme particulates may require cartridge dust collection systems.
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