The food sector is rated as one of the most demanding industrial environments.
For this type of sectors, continuous improvement is key, in order to offer products with additional value and ones that are fully adapted to existing needs.
In particular, the food and beverage industry is very demanding because of the working conditions in which all production processes are carried out.
These facilities almost always require the meeting of very strict sanitation needs, for which chemical agents are used that could degrade the electrical components.
In addition, these industrial environments have different areas in which work is carried out, where in each of them cables must meet a series of different requirements. Given this situation, it is important to use versatile, efficient and fully compatible product ranges.
Types of cables for each area in the food sector
In the food and beverage sector, we differentiate between 3 production areas, which we detail below, with the characteristics that the cables must meet for each of them.
Hygienic area in the food sector
In this area safety and hygiene measures are stricter, so it is best to avoid contact along the whole length of the cables.
If such contact is essential, hygiene must figure as one of the key basic design principles. In this way, the cables will be placed in stainless steel tubes or in ducts that have special protection.
Hygienic area in the food sector
In this area safety and hygiene measures are stricter, so it is best to avoid contact along the whole length of the cables.
If such contact is essential, hygiene must figure as one of the key basic design principles. In this way, the cables will be placed in stainless steel tubes or in ducts that have special protection.
Splash area in the food sector
The splash area is also a space subject to very strict hygiene rules, especially in relation to the components of machines and the installation in general.
The priorities here are to avoid food contamination and keep the facilities in optimal condition.
Regarding the most suitable cables, they must be highly resistantto chemical agents, high-pressure water jets, as well as extreme temperatures.
Non-product area in the food sector
Finally, we find the non-product area in the food sector. This area stands out because here the components of machines and installations must not be subject to product-specific hygiene standards.
Therefore, in this area, the use of cables designed for industrial use is recommended, that is, ones which feature good mechanical and environmental resistance, in addition to meeting all the necessary requirements regarding safety in the event of fire.
Sumflex Fortis product range for the food industry
At Sumcab, we design and manufacture different product ranges, in order to meet the specific needs of all types of applications and to adapt to the requirements of each industrial sector.
In the food sector, Sumcab has launched the new on the market. It is a high-efficiency product with Ecolab certification and the best possible relationship between flexibility and resistance, among other things thanks to an improved sheath.
This cable, which is manufactured at the Sumcab Tailor Made Cable facilities and is also available in a shielded version, meets all the guidelines required for installation in any of the production areas of the food industry.
Sumflex Fortis stands out because of its resistance to:
- Chemical agents.
- Steam.
- Cold.
- Continuous movement.
- ATEX areas (with risk of explosion due to storage of flammable substances).
Sumflex Fortis Power Cables
Currently, we distinguish above all between 3 types of Sumflex Fortis cables that can be used for the non-product area of the food industry, as well as for hygienic and splash areas.
They are the following models:
Sumflex® Fortis+ 500 300/500V
This is a flexible control cable up to 500V, it is halogen-free and Ecolab certified for the food industry.
It has great mechanical resistance and is specially designed for electrical installations, control, measurement and signalling circuits.
Sumflex® Fortis+ 500C 300/500V
This power cable from the Fortis range is also flexible and features copper braid shield control.
To the previous features of the Fortis+ 500 300/500V cable, it also adds protection against electromagnetic interference.
Sumflex® Fortis Sensor
Finally, within this range for the food sector, we recommend this cable for flexible installation of sensor wiring that is Ecolab certified for the food industry and has high mechanical resistance.
All three models are resistant to water, impacts, oils and different chemical agents. They are also halogen-free and prevent the propagation of flame. The Sumflex® Fortis+ 500 300/500V option offers maximum safety by preventing the spread of fire due to the components with which it is manufactured.
These three models mentioned above are resistant cables, suitable for food industry areas and they comply with the very demanding safety and hygiene guidelines of this sector.
If you want more information about specific cables for the food industry or any other sector, contact us and we will offer you the best personalised advice, to find the ideal solution.
