Wash Down Solution Improves Clean In Place Process for Meat Processing

The Challenge
A meat processing equipment OEM was experiencing downtime during its Clean-In-Place (CIP) process resulting from cylinder disassembly during washdown. The OEM also wanted a closely coupled valve for faster cycle times.

The Solution
Along with fittings and tubing, Parker's P1D-C Series ISO Pneumatic Cylinder and Viking Xtreme Series Valves met the need for their meat processing equipment.

• Easy cleaning without disassembly: Corrosion resistant, clean body cylinder
  with clean design end caps to prevent dirt traps sped washdown, reducing
  production downtime during the clean in-place process.
• Faster cycle times: Corrosion resistant, IP67 rated, stainless steel valves with
  food grade lubrication provided the required cycle performance with the
  durability and cleanliness needed for demanding meat processing conditions
• One-piece construction simplified bill of material

P1D Series ISO Pneumatic Cylinder
Innovative, double-acting cylinder with newly designed, adjustable air cushioning offers improved productivity and lower maintenance. Complies with the current ISO 6431, ISO 15552, VDMA 24562 and AFNOR installation dimension standards.
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Viking Xtreme Valves
Combines high performance with compact installation dimensions, large flow capacity, short changeover times and low changeover pressure. Stainless steel offers very good corrosion protection. Provides increased operating cycles and cycle speeds.
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Stainless Steel Fittings
Stainless steel fittings suitable for food contact. Corrosion-resistant, non-toxic, non-absorbent and capable of being washed and disinfected. Reduced retention zones for easy cleaning.
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Nickel-plated Brass Fittings
Compact push-to-connect fittings are specially designed for low-pressure circuits where fast assembly, disassembly and reassembly are important. FDA-compliant; chemical-resistant.
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Stainless Steel Flow Controls and Function Fittings
Stainless flow controls are used to regulate the speed of a cylinder rod as well as gas flow in environments with high mechanical or chemical constraints. Compact, flexible and reliable function fittings enhance the efficiency and security of your pneumatic installations.
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Composite Fittings
Compact and lightweight. Excellent for air, inert gases and vacuum applications found in food and beverage packaging.
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Polyethylene Tubing
FDA, NSF Standard 51, 61 and ASTM D-1963 compliant. Series EA formulated to resist degradation from mildew, algae, fungi and biofilm in filling and processing applications.
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PFA, PTFE and FEP Tubing
For extreme high and low temperature applications. UV resistant by nature. Compatible with virtually any media. Corrosion and chemical resistant; low level of extractables for highly sensitive contaminant applications.
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Polypropylene Tubing
Meets FDA, NSF Standard 51 for all food contact. Exhibits excellent chemical resistance to chlorinated water applications. Can also be used where UV light stabilization is required.
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