C O M PA N Y F O C U S
Sanitary certification impacts quality, and your pocket Inoxpa’s Prolac HCP and SLR pumps range has obtained a 3-A sanitary certificate with the 02-11 standard. Maryke Foulds looks at the positive impact of this standard on the food and beverage sector.
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- A Sanitary Standards is a US organisation
best efficiency point. Other notable aspects
that evaluates machine and equipment
include its compact construction, reduced
design for use in the dairy, food, drinks
NPSH and high performance (up to 74%,
and associated industries. The pumps achieved
depending on the model). This makes it one of
certification for its standard version. This
the most efficient on the market in its category.
means buyers will gain a significant price
The unit features only two mechanical seal
benefit, as no additional costs are required.
diameters for the entire range. The double seal,
This hallmark ensures quick and simple
which consists of two single seals, also means
pump handling, enabling fast cleaning and
that lower stocks of spare parts can be kept.
inspection processes. Inoxpa underwent a
These characteristics make Prolac HCP a unique
thorough certification process at its facilities to
pump on the market.
test compliance with established 3-A Sanitary Standards requirements. Called Third Party Verification, this
Drawing on its extensive sector experience, Inoxpa designed a Prolac HCP pump with options its customers require most (Ra<0.5, USP
independent inspection ensures impartial
Class VI, materials certification). This resulted
authorisation and protects the integrity of the
in the design of the Prolac HCP-WFI pump.
stamp – indicating the level of quality behind
Specifically conceived for pumping purified
the standard.
water and water for injections, it adapts to the
The certificate includes a unique
high standards this market requires.
authorisation number. Code 3563 is a publicly available guarantee for online verification of the authorisation granted to Inoxpa.
SLR: A SAFE, HYGIENIC ROTARY LOBE PUMP The 3-A certificate adds to the SLR pump’s
PROLAC HCP
existing certifications. The rotor pump complies
This range of centrifugal pumps are designed
with FDA, EC 1935/2004 and an ATEX version is
for use during main treatment processes for
available too. As one of the rotary lobe pump
food, dairy, beverage and pharmaceutical
range in conjunction with the HLR rotary lobe
products. The range has EHEDG certification,
pump (EHEDG certified), the SLRT rotary lobe
ensuring comprehensive pump cleaning using
pump can be used on trucks while the TLS
CIP without requiring disassembly. It complies
rotary lobe pump features a compact, close-
with FDA, EC 1935/2004 and an ATEX version
coupled design.
is available. The Prolac HCP centrifugal pump range is
The Prolac HCP and SLR pumps are ideal for facilities requiring a high level of hygiene and
very extensive. There are 12 models, which
high performance thanks to their design, the
means its easy to access the model with the
material used and certifications. •
“The range has EHEDG certification, ensuring comprehensive pump cleaning using CIP without requiring disassembly”
A dairy plant in operation
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Food Review | April 2020
CASE STUDIES:
Automated dairy product manufacturing equipment
A prominent company in the UAE which specialises in dairy products wanted to implement a production and bottling plant for fresh milk, fruit- or chocolateflavoured milkshakes and drinking yoghurts. The customer wanted a supplier with sector experience capable of planning, equipping, and implementing a complete installation. The proposal was comprehensive and presented the customer with a solution comprised of different equipment for automatically preparing and bottling a range of dairy products, as well as a heat treatment and cooling system.
INSTALLATION CHARACTERISTICS
• An automated mini-plant for preparing dairy products with a capacity of 500ℓ/h, with a 48kW heat treatment and 56kW cooler unit. • A PLC control system that records set and actual parameters. • A unit to receive the milk and cool it down from 35⁰C to 4⁰C. • Two pasteurised milk vats with a capacity of 500ℓ. • Two pasteurised milk fermentation tanks for yoghurt with a capacity of 250ℓ. • Two powder blenders with a capacity of 500ℓ. By combining the equipment into one installation, Inoxpa could provide a comprehensive solution for preparing different dairy products. The fully automated mini-plant has PID-controlled and recorded heat treatment and cooling. This provides complete traceability for the process. Production processes are easy to change to adapt to different types of milk and dairy products.
Inoxpa – www.inoxpa.com
