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Food and beverage production – select the right filter for the respective hygiene zone
In food and beverage production, even minimal contaminant levels in the air can lead to contamination of the entire food production. The result: Reduced shelf life or even worse consequences. Producers utilize a zone concept in order to protect foods and beverages during every production process.
The zone concept classifies the individual production areas by their hygiene risk and specifies the hygiene level that must be achieved in each production step. The required purity level varies depending on the product being made and the stage of production.
Multi-stage filter systems from Freudenberg reliably filter particles and microorganisms from the air and have proven themselves ideal for compliance with the strict hygiene requirements.
How to ensure hygienic air quality in food and beverage production
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Understanding the zones
Depending on the hygiene requirements, the various zones of a production facility are categorized as high (high-risk), medium (high-care) or basic (low risk).
Basic hygiene (low risk) zone
Control of contaminant sources on a low level
These zones require only a basic level of hygiene. Examples include areas used for storing pre-packaged goods.
ProductsMedium hygiene
(high care) zone
Reduce the creation of hazardous sources
The objective here is to directly control or reduce the potential sources of contaminants in order to protect food production from contamination.
ProductsHigh hygiene
(high risk) zone
Effectively control of contamination hazards
The highest level of hygiene must be maintained in these enclosed areas for the processing and packaging of products. All dangers leading to food contamination or microbial growth must be effectively controlled or prevented.
ProductsSatisfying the highest hygiene demands
100% audit compliant for food
In the food industry, a hygienic production environment is essential for smooth processes as well as compliance with statutory requirements. With controlled and monitored air quality (temperature, humidity and particle concentration), product contamination can be reliably minimized. In addition, the clean ambient air contributes to the protection and comfort of the employees. Take no chances: with filtration solutions for the food and beverage industry that meet the most stringent requirements. Additional guidelines and standards also exist to ensure that the stringent hygiene requirements for the production processes of the food and beverage industry are met.
Clean rooms capable of achieving an extremely low particle concentration in the air are increasingly common in practice. For determining the purity level of a room, there are two established classification systems to choose from: EN ISO 14644-1 and the "Good Manufacturing Practice” guidelines (GMP).
There are also a number of important rules and standards in place to ensure that the stringent hygiene requirements on the production processes of the food and beverage industry are met.
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Hygienic air filtration solutions for the food and beverage industry
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Customized air quality management with Viledon filterCair
Improved safety in all production steps for the food & beverage industry
Viledon filterCair is a filter management system uniquely customized to your needs .
With individual service contracts or various service modules which can be individually combined with each other, we offer you a comprehensive range of services to meet your stringent industry hygiene requirements: from routine inspections to a complete service and maintenance program for ventilation and dust removal systems as well as cleanrooms. In this way, we guarantee the professional maintenance of your ventilation system and the filter installation, thus ensuring optimum reliability of your ventilation system. Preventing the build-up of moisture and contaminants, which can support bacterial and fungal growth and threaten the security of your production and packaging areas.
Optimise your processes and benefit from the economically efficient and energy-efficient solutions provided by our Viledon filterCair service modules.
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Find the optimal filter solution for your plant with e.FFECT based on ISO 16890
Standardized systems for supply air filtration are frequently inefficient and do not make full use of their potential for optimization. The more specifically filter systems are customized to the respective ambient conditions and plant requirements, the greater performance and reliability they achieve. Our experts work with you to develop the best filter solution for your plant on the basis of the testing standard ISO 16890. In the filter evaluation, typical urban and rural particle size distributions are considered based on the particulate matter fractions PM1, PM2,5 and PM10, and filter arrestance efficiencies are determined accordingly.
Our experts work with you to develop the best filter solution for your plant on the basis of the testing standard ISO 16890. In the filter evaluation, typical urban and rural particle size distributions are considered based on the particulate matter fractions PM1, PM2,5 and PM10, and filter arrestance efficiencies are determined accordingly.
With e.FFECT, the electronic Freudenberg Filter Efficiency Calculation Tool, calculating the optimal filter solution is extremely simple. The local ambient conditions and specific process requirements enter directly into the calculation. Multi-stage filter systems can then be objectively compared. This simplifies the selection of the best filter concept for your needs.
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With e.FFECT, the electronic Freudenberg Filter Efficiency Calculation Tool, calculating the optimal filter solution is extremely simple. The local ambient conditions and specific process requirements enter directly into the calculation. Multi-stage filter systems can then be objectively compared. This simplifies the selection of the best filter concept for your needs.
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Satisfy the highest requirements for clean air and sterility of filter classes E11 to U15. Reliable protection against particles and microorganisms. The MiniPleat technology ensures a homogeneous media velocity for safe, economical operation.
Excellent filter dependability. Highly stable filter design with dimensionally stable pleat pack withstands extreme loads and ensures maximum operational reliability and a long service life. Water-repellent. Part of the modular clip-on system for 2-in-1 filter solutions.
Robust and extremely dependable in hygienic quality. With water-repelling hybrid synthetic nonwoven media (HSN) suitable for use in damp environments. Ideal for air-conditioning systems.
Energy efficient, combined with high dust holding capacity for energetic optimal operation of ventilation systems. All MVP EE filters achieve energy efficiency class A. Up to 25 % savings in electricity costs and CO2 emissions.
With a flexible portfolio that adapts to your needs, we offer the right solution for every dust removal application. High quality and long service life result in low maintenance costs and optimal employee safety. All variants are available as ATEX versions.
Robust in sustained use, high operational dependability and reliability even in the face of extreme moisture and wet conditions. They enable the energy-efficient operation of air conditioning systems. This translates to energy cost savings and a reduction in CO2 emissions.
Reliable removal of contaminant gases from the supply or recirculating air. The modules are an assembly of Honeycomb (HM) media housed in either a plastic or metallic frame. Easy to install.
Air handling units, fan filter units or tank pressure units ensure the health of employees and protect production processes from contamination. The systematic separation of microorganisms from the supply air prevents contamination via the room or outdoor air.