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Dispensers in Food Production Facilities

Soap dispensers, paper towel dispensers, PPE dispensers: what makes a great design?

Efficiency is critical in production areas. Time, energy and effort are all limited, and need to be used carefully to ensure the maximum productivity. 

Likewise, production consumables are just as essential in food manufacturing, for a range of purposes. The large volumes of these required demands efficient systems to allow for easy access and control so time isn’t lost and waste is controlled. 

Over time, the ergonomics and basic functionality of dispensers have evolved making them more valuable and necessary in food processing than ever. 

What is important in a dispenser? 

A large amount of design goes into a highly functioning dispenser. Some of the basic considerations are hygiene control, reduced contact, limited waste and c

Bins, buckets and containers are designed for the transportation and storage of goods. They are commonly used in the food industry for the bulk storage for ingredients and other produce. The food industry’s high standard of hygiene requires specially designed products to minimize any risk, particularly for products that have contact with food. To ensure your storage methods are suitable and food safe, see below key features of bins, buckets and containers specifically designed for the food industry. 

• Round edges – in the food industry all sharp edges are minimized to prevent mold and bacterial build up. These sharp angles are extremely difficult to clean sufficiently. It is vital to prevent all mold and contamination that may grow in grooves and edges, particularly in contact with food.
• Food grade material – most plastic food contact products are made from polyethylene, and where at all possible metal is avoid

Many types of gloves are available for Food manufacturing plants, including nitrile, vinyl and silverlined. A quality product that does not pose contamination risks to food production is paramount. Nitrile first became available in the 1990s and has become the most popular glove type within the food processing industry since then. There are many advantages to nitrile, and the varying thickness and options make it one of the most popular glove materials in the food processing industry.

Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC), or Vinyl gloves, as they are commonly referred to, are a relatively cheap option; they are a form of synthetic rubber and are stiff and less breathable than other materials. Their main benefit is their cost, usually considered reasonably cheap. Typically preferred when multiple ingredients are in use, gloves must be changed frequently.

However, due to their stiff nature, they often will tear when donning the glove, resulting in many employees choosing to wear two gloves