Natural food without the addition of preservatives and without the use of thermal processes – that is what modern consumers want. At the same time, the demand for long durability and absolute product safety is growing.
This balancing act can be mastered with the help of targeted cleanroom technology. High-performance HEPA filters offer such high filtration performance that microbiological hazards such as bacteria and mold are kept away from the production process. Whether bread, sausage, yoghurt, vegetables or drinks – contamination can be completely avoided during the production, processing, filling and packaging of sensitive goods. The practically germ-free processing of the food not only significantly extends the shelf life of the products, but also significantly increases safety, which is reflected in a lower number of complaints.
In recent years, the food industry has undergone a significant rethink in terms of hygienic production. More and more food producers are focusing on the advantages of processing in a clean room. The investment in a clean room system quickly pays for itself thanks to the resulting benefits.
The prerequisite for this is good planning in advance, which takes into account the special conditions of the specific production process. The Baden-Württemberg-based company SCHILLING ENGINEERING specializes in the development and installation of cleanroom systems and has been increasingly supplying customers in the food industry for several years. Each cleanroom system is individually adapted to the customer’s requirements and planned in close consultation. Managing Director Günther Schilling is delighted with the developments in the food industry:
“We have seen a significant increase in investment for some time now. Cleanroom technology offers great advantages in food production, as the open product is protected from germ contamination during the processing procedure. Constant and precisely directed air flows displace impure air from the process. The cleanroom enclosures are designed to be as small as necessary for safe production. We plan each project individually for each customer and supervise it through to qualification. Our customers have had very good experiences with cleanroom production. As we only use high-quality materials and the latest technology, the maintenance costs of our systems are very low. An investment pays for itself quickly.”
SCHILLING ENGINEERING offers various cleanroom solutions for food production. The CleanFlowCell® laminar flow enclosures and cleanroom tents are flexible, cost-effective cleanroom systems in which the unclean air is replaced by filtered air that is free from mold and bacteria using targeted air flows. The systems consist of aluminum support frame constructions and are shielded from the environment with PVC film curtains.
Product safety at the highest level is provided by the closed cleanroom systems CleanSteriCell®which were developed to meet the strict requirements of the pharmaceutical industry. This is a self-supporting “room within a room” system that is usually installed inside the production halls. With an integrated air circulation system within the cleanroom walls and a permanent air exchange, constant conditions of particle purity, temperature, humidity and pressure are ensured throughout the room. Employees can only enter Cleanroom via airlock systems and with suitable cleanroom clothing. Microbiological contamination is safely excluded.
With the flexible options offered by the latest standards, cleanroom technology can also be sensibly integrated into smaller operations and contributes to a significant increase in safety and shelf life in food production.
