HYGIENIC SENSOR SOLUTIONS:
Bacterial contamination in the
production, transport, and
packaging processes is one of the
possible causes. A hygienic system
design – and in particular hygienic
automation components – can
minimise the contamination risks for
products and communication risks
for manufacturers.
“Germs and bacteria do not stand
a chance against stainless-steel
sensors and system solutions from
SICK,” says the company.
SICK’s portfolio of stainless-steel
sensors and accessories offer
hygienic solutions for flexible
WORKING BEST UNDER HIGH PRESSURE.
Measuring, detecting, identifying, protecting: In food processing applications, sensors quickly come under pressure. This is good
if sensors and accessories have the appropriate certification for washdown processes. And better still if they’re designed so that
they can be used directly in areas with strict hygiene requirements. SICK gives you that choice. Level sensors, photoelectric
proximity sensors, bar code scanners, encoders, and safety light curtains that are reliable even when working under high pressure
– best of all when used with the right accessories. We think that’s intelligent. www.sick.com/hygienic-solutions
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automation, protecting machines
and processes, for quality control,
and for identification applications.
To ensure the continuous and
long-term safety of products and
processes, it is necessary to meet a
variety of requirements with regard
to the chemical resistance, thermal
resistance, impermeability, and
structural design of the stainlesssteel
sensors while adhering to
market standards.
These are interrelated like the links
of a chain, where the weakest link
will determine the suitability of
the sensor or system solution for
hygienic applications.
Smart tasks – addedvalue
features ensure
future-proof sensor
solutions
The sensors of the Smart Sensor
portfolio from SICK – including
the LFP Inox and W4 Inox smart
sensors – not only detect objects
but also gather and process data
related to objects and processes,
as well as machine-related status,
process and diagnostics data. They
convert this data into information
and exchange it with automation
systems and high-ranking control
levels and applications via IO-Link.
At the same time, the SICK smart
sensors are able to utilize their
remote intelligence directly for
additional Smart Task functions.
The logic functions integrated in the
sensors make it possible to carry
out defined tasks autonomously and
remotely, meaning that automation
systems and networks of processing
plants, filling lines, and packaging
machines in the food industry can
be relieved effectively in terms of
edge computing.
STAINLESS STEEL
MAKES PROCESSES
SAFER
Not all publicity is good
publicity – particularly the type
of exposure that can be found
on many websites concerning
product recalls and public
warnings for the food and
beverage industry.
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