P R O C E S S I N G CONFIDENCE IN S/S CYLINDERS FOR PROTEIN PROCESSING APPLICATIONS www.foodtechnology.co.nz 27 SMC, the world’s leading pneumatics and industrial automation provider, has designed a series of stainless steel cylinders that can be used with utmost confidence in the food processing industry, and also offers financial and productivity benefits. “The meat, poultry and seafood market faces many challenges when it comes to process automation,” SMC head of OEM and key accounts Australia and New Zealand Tony Randall says. “Not only is it notoriously an industry which requires rigorous cleaning and you always have the water factor to consider, it is also an industry which needs robust solutions to handle the working environment.” Randall says that the huge effects of productivity losses in this industry which has very high hygiene standards, and the accompanying loss of turnover when a breakdown on the production line occurs can be crippling. According to Randall, the SMC's CG5-S and CJ5-S series of stainless steel cylinders are perfect for use in food processing machinery that requires regular and intense cleaning. Both cylinder series make use of food grade grease which reduces the risk of contamination. The bracket surfaces that are used to mount these cylinders are electro-polished to make them smoother so that the build-up of liquids and foreign matter can be prevented. “An increased customer demand for products which meet not only the high hygienic standards of the food industry, but is also maintenance free and robust has long been coming in the industry,” says Randall. “As a customer-centric organisation, the development of this product comes as a direct result of customer feedback & demand,” he says. The Series CG5-S stainless steel cylinder is available in eight bore sizes from 20mm up to 100mm, and has design features such as plugs for unused mounting threads (to prevent residue build-up in the threads), and the use of stainless steel (SUS304) on external metal parts to provide improved corrosion resistance in environments with exposure to water. The Series CJ5-S is the small bore version, available in 10mm and 16mm bore sizes, and is designed for use in environments with water spray (such as food processing machines). Both cylinders have a scraper that has been specifically designed to prevent water from entering the cylinder, which can increase the service life by up to five times when compared to conventional cylinders. Notably, the service life of both the CG5-S and CJ5-S cylinders can be extended as they are designed to be easily disassembled to allow for the replacement of seals. By providing quality products, designed to meet strict health and safety standards, that are corrosion resistant and reduce maintenance and replacement costs, SMC continues to be recognised as a global technology leader in industrial automation. “The stainless steel range of cylinders from SMC will outlast and outperform any conventional pneumatic cylinder in these conditions,” says Randall. Join the conversation: SMC Pneumatics Australia | New Zealand Group SMC Australia | New Zealand 100% stainless steel cylinders for the meat, poultry and seafood industry. Compact, high performance stainless steel cylinders which are manufactured to your unique specifications. Suitable in food processing and perfect for use in wash down applications which require intense cleaning. Meeting stringent FDA standards, SMC’s range of stainless steel cylinders makes use of food grade grease and special scraper seals. Incorporating smooth, hygienic design, SMC’s stainless steel cylinders are corrosion resistant for enhanced performance. These cylinders will outlast any conventional cylinder so why not choose SMC for less downtime and more productivity in your abattoir? Contact us for a consultation: AU – 1800 763 862 or AUSales@smcanz.com • NZ – 0800 1320 762 or NZSales@smcanz.com doyoureallyknowSMC Global Leader in Pneumatics and Automation Choose only the best for your production environment FT303
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