Food hazards in slaughterhouses: drainage systems for the meat industry The risk of bacterial contamination is much higher in food processing facilities such as slaughterhouses and meat processing plants, therefore maximum hygiene is paramount. There exist many hazards which can affect food safety, but at the heart of all of them there are problems related to workplace hygiene issues. In a nutshell, meat processing plants need to be designed and constructed with food safety in mind as the higher hygiene standards are, the safer the meat we eat is. Food hazards should not be underestimated throughout the entire meat production process, from slaughtering to delivery and storage. In this article we will focus on the important role that drainage systems play in terms of hygiene in slaughterhouses by removing waste water and also collecting meat waste. The three types of food hazards in slaughterhouses In slaughterhouses and meat processing plants there are basically three types of food hazards: chemical, biological and microbiological. We are neither going to take into consideration the first as it’s linked to detergents and disinfectants used in cleaning operations nor the second which is due to the parasites of cattle, but our focus will be on the latter. Indeed, drainage systems come into play to prevent the microbiological risk of food contamination caused by pathogenic microorganisms such as viruses and bacteria, which may occur in any stage of meat processing. Besides walls, ceilings, switches and handles, another possible source of contamination are floors and drainage systems installed to drain waste water; for this reason drainage systems must comply with safety guidelines set forth by HACCP protocol which, in Italy, sets out good hygiene practices for all operators in the food chain. HACCP in the meat supply chain: the role of drainage systems Since the HACCP protocol clearly states that not only food-contact surfaces but also walls and floors must be easily washable and disinfectable in food processing plants, drainage systems undoubtedly plays a delicate and key role by avoiding water stagnation on the floor where germs may proliferate. Yet, mold and bacteria growth might occur on drainage channels and gullies as well, affecting the hygiene of the entire work environment. That’s why it is so important to choose easily disinfectable drainage systems made of stainless steel, the only material that ensures durability and resistance to corrosion. In order to provide a superior hygienic performance, Inoxsystem® has developed the innovative Inoxsystem® Total Hygienic line. The design of these top-of-the-range drainage systems does not allow bacterial growth as channels roundes internal and gullies removable odor trap and filter basket kits ensure easy and thorough cleaning. A few good recommendations for maximum hygiene in slaughterhouses One of the major problems connected the meat industry is water disposal. First of all, filter baskets should have proper dimensions and capacity in order to collect solid waste originating from meat processing. Then, drainage systems should be suitable also for cold rooms where very high standards of hygiene are required. Inoxsystem® offers a floor drain with double odor trap, which means a double barrier against germs and smells, further strenghtened by a super resistant "O-ring" gasket. Another big issue that affects cold rooms is low temperatures. The risk of freezing is high for the water inside the odor trap system, so we recommend to install a direct outlet in cold rooms and relocate the odor trap away from cold as without water it would otherwise not work. Discover our range of products Request more information Name Surname Email * Please fill in the required fields. Phone Company Subject Please fill in the required fields. QmxvZzogRm9vZCBoYXphcmRzIGluIHNsYXVnaHRlcmhvdXNlczogZHJhaW5hZ2Ugc3lzdGVtcyBmb3IgdGhlIG1lYXQgaW5kdXN0cnkKPHA+PHN0cm9uZz5EYTo8L3N0cm9uZz57e2ZpcnN0LW5hbWV9fSB7e2xhc3QtbmFtZX19PC9wPgo8cD48c3Ryb25nPkVtYWlsOjwvc3Ryb25nPnt7ZW1haWx9fTwvcD4KPHA+PHN0cm9uZz5PZ2dldHRvOjwvc3Ryb25nPnt7c3ViamVjdH19PC9wPgo8cD48c3Ryb25nPkF6aWVuZGE6PC9zdHJvbmc+e3themllbmRhfX08L3A+CjxwPjxzdHJvbmc+VGVsZWZvbm86PC9zdHJvbmc+e3twaG9uZX19PC9wPgo8cD48c3Ryb25nPk1lc3NhZ2dpbzo8L3N0cm9uZz57e21lc3NhZ2V9fTwvcD4= I accept the Privacy Send Message More from the blog

Underground garage: how to avoid flooding Let's face it: when it's raining, underground garages are really convenient. Not quite so pleasant, however, when rain gets heavier and they floods. This problem is common to many apartment buildings which garages are located in the basement and, in most cases, flooding is due to misjudgements during building design phase. Indeed, whether it is a newly built floor or a renovation, it is paramount to bolster your home defense against the possible damages caused by rainwater during planning process, also giving the fact that more and more often nowadays rain turns into cloudbursts. Predicting potential drainage problems is essential to keep you house durable and maintain its value over time, avoiding structural damage (walls and floors). Anyway, it is possible to fix this problem also when the design mistakes have alreaby been made by installing a proper drainage system that prevent basement flooding and mould growth on the walls. The proper drainage system to stop your garage from flooding If your underground garage turns into a swimming pool while it’s raining hard it is because, being located below ground level, it is more exposed to the problem of rainwater runoff. To definitively solve the problem it will be sufficient to install a drainage system in the pavement that can collect the water and lead it to the drainage points. The most frequent fear among homeowners is that of having to intervene in a radical way, or alternatively of having to live forever with the nightmare of water on the floor. But fortunately, the solution exists and it is even simpler than expected. The most effective remediation technique consists, in fact, in laying manhole covers or slotted or grilled channels in the flooring, which will thus be able to "capture" excess water. The benefits will be seen immediately: have you ever thought about the advantage of having the garage floor always dry, even after parking the car with wet tires on rainy days? One is not worth the other: the underground garage wants a stainless steel drainage system When it comes to garages, you need drainage systems that are resistant to heavy loads. The garage flooring is, in fact, subjected to weight stress on a daily basis, every time a car enters and exits the garage. Drainage systems must therefore also do their job ensuring long-lasting performance. The choice of material and accessories, together with the correct maintenance, greatly affects the resistance capacity of the channels and drain grates. In addition to being an elegant and hygienic material, stainless steel is also one of the strongest materials. For this reason, Inoxsystem® drainage systems are entirely made of stainless steel, with important thicknesses and closely spaced reinforcing rods. The product, in fact, must not undergo deformations that could lead to the formation of cracks and thus damage the entire flooring. For its drainage systems Inoxsystem® has also studied a special three-component epoxy resin which, applied under the edges of the channel, offers a certified product in capacity class D400 and capable of supporting the transit of loads and heavy vehicles. Given the different expansion between the materials, it is recommended to keep the floor detached from the drainage system by a few millimeters during installation, in order to create an adequate elastic joint. Discover our range of products Request more information Name Surname Email * Please fill in the required fields. Phone Company Subject Please fill in the required fields. QmxvZzogVW5kZXJncm91bmQgZ2FyYWdlOiBob3cgdG8gYXZvaWQgZmxvb2RpbmcKPHA+PHN0cm9uZz5EYTo8L3N0cm9uZz57e2ZpcnN0LW5hbWV9fSB7e2xhc3QtbmFtZX19PC9wPgo8cD48c3Ryb25nPkVtYWlsOjwvc3Ryb25nPnt7ZW1haWx9fTwvcD4KPHA+PHN0cm9uZz5PZ2dldHRvOjwvc3Ryb25nPnt7c3ViamVjdH19PC9wPgo8cD48c3Ryb25nPkF6aWVuZGE6PC9zdHJvbmc+e3themllbmRhfX08L3A+CjxwPjxzdHJvbmc+VGVsZWZvbm86PC9zdHJvbmc+e3twaG9uZX19PC9wPgo8cD48c3Ryb25nPk1lc3NhZ2dpbzo8L3N0cm9uZz57e21lc3NhZ2V9fTwvcD4= I accept the Privacy Send Message More from the blog

Breweries, how to ward off the threat of the wet floor On the one hand the risk for workers to get injured, on the other hand the risk of microbial contamination. Inside breweries, whether they are big factories or just small producers, the wet floor is a cause of concern. Due to the high amount of liquids that pours out all over the ground during the production phases, cutting the problem at its root is almost impossible, not to mention the vast amount of water used for washing machinery, which is necessary to guarantee the hygiene standards required by the food sector. Breweries must therefore pay maximum attention to both workers and environment safety. The solution is to equip production plants with a proper drainage system made of channels that drains water off the floor. The floor as well must be designed accurately as a slope is necessary for effective drainage. Wet floor and risk of injury In breweries wet floors are one of the main causes of workplace accidents. This is why injury prevention must be a core value in corporate culture. Safety regulations in the workplace are stringent and require specific individual and collective protection equipment. Slips and falls on overly wet floors can cause serious injuries, also given the presence of high-temperature machinery used in the various stages of beer production such as so-called “mashing boilers” used in the mashing process that create, combining a mix of grains and hot water, a malty liquid calles wort. This process requires high temperatures, which can vary from 35 to 75 degrees. HACCP protocol and bacterial contamination risk The strict health regulations applied to the food sector also apply to breweries. Infact, both industrial and craft breweries must adopt the HACCP protocol drawing up a manual in which good hygiene practices are explained to protect consumers. Hence, a thorough cleaning of machinery and manufacturing plant, from goods reception area and warehouse to malting, cooking, pasteurization and bottling areas is of paramount importance. Proper cleaning and sanitation start from the floor, in food sector but even more in breweries where wet floors and consequent water stagnation may cause bacteria growth thus jeopardizing the health of the environment. In the war against eccess water, proper slope flooring along with an efficient drainage system is the best weapon available for breweries. With an eye to the choice of materials, because only stainless steel can guarantee the high hygienic performance required to the food sector. Drainage systems for breweries: little tricks, great benefits Stainless steel drainage systems are located in the middle of the floor in breweries: basically it is a linear channel that covers the whole length of the room. Water is allowed to run over the floor and if it is sloped properly there won’t be water stagnation thus avoiding accumulation of dirt, bacteria growth and bad smell. In addition, to simplify the design of floors, Inoxsystem® has equipped its channels with a built-in slope that allows water and waste flow more quickly through the channel and to the catch basin. Therefore, when designing the floor only two sides out of four must be sloped thus saving time, effort and also money. Breweries can also choose between slot channels and channels with grating. The former are the most practical solution to combine the elegance of stainless steel with functionality and hygiene. Completely inspectable thanks to rounded internal corners, they can be easily cleaned with a water jet. The latter are equipped with a cover grating that can be completely removed in case solid waste carried by water need to be manually removed. To help the food & beverage industry in its daily fight against bacteria, Inoxsystem® has developed the new top of the range Total Hygienic line which allows the removal of odor trap and filter basket for a thorough cleaning. Discover our range of products Request more information Name Surname Email * Please fill in the required fields. Phone Company Subject Please fill in the required fields. QmxvZzogQnJld2VyaWVzLCBob3cgdG8gd2FyZCBvZmYgdGhlIHRocmVhdCBvZiB0aGUgd2V0IGZsb29yCjxwPjxzdHJvbmc+RGE6PC9zdHJvbmc+e3tmaXJzdC1uYW1lfX0ge3tsYXN0LW5hbWV9fTwvcD4KPHA+PHN0cm9uZz5FbWFpbDo8L3N0cm9uZz57e2VtYWlsfX08L3A+CjxwPjxzdHJvbmc+T2dnZXR0bzo8L3N0cm9uZz57e3N1YmplY3R9fTwvcD4KPHA+PHN0cm9uZz5BemllbmRhOjwvc3Ryb25nPnt7YXppZW5kYX19PC9wPgo8cD48c3Ryb25nPlRlbGVmb25vOjwvc3Ryb25nPnt7cGhvbmV9fTwvcD4KPHA+PHN0cm9uZz5NZXNzYWdnaW86PC9zdHJvbmc+e3ttZXNzYWdlfX08L3A+ I accept the Privacy Send Message More from the blog

Drainage systems in pharmaceutical industry must be 100% reliable Hygiene standards are very high in pharmaceutical industry; in this sector, more than others, there’s no room for mistakes. To prevent drugs from being contaminated during the production phase, the entire environment, not just the machinery, is under strict sanitation protocols. Suffice it to say that no drug can be marketed before "cleaning validation", a process that provides documented evidence that an approved cleaning procedure will provide clean equipment, suitable for its intended use. When it comes to processing, storage and conservation of substances used in medicine or cosmetics, the sanitation operations of the environment follow strict health regulations, starting from an appropriate plant design. In this regard floors must be taken into consideration as well: indeed, drainage systems play a key role as their performance, especially in pharmaceutical industry, must be flawless. Sterilization of clean rooms in the pharmaceutical industry In pharmaceutical plants bacteria must absolutely be kept out. The "cleanrooms", in industrial laboratories as well as in hospitals, must be completely sterile. But what are "cleanrooms"? Sterilized and controlled atmosphere environments designed to maintain extremely low levels of particulates, such as dust, airborne organisms for pharmaceutical production. Air purity in a cleanroom is even higher than that of an operating room: indeed, air flow systems ensure forced recirculation of the air which is thus filtered. The standard that regulates clean rooms, and all associated controlled environments, is ISO 14644. The operation of a cleanroom is based on the sterilization process which is possible only if the room is completely sealed. Drainage systems to protect cleanrooms from bacteria In the cleanrooms of pharmaceutical facilities, floors play a key role and drainage systems as well, taking surface water  away from floors and thus eliminating stagnant waste  water, smells and, consequently, the risk of microbial growth. Drainage systems must also keep cleanrooms aseptic. In a nutshell: they must force the water out without letting dirt and bacteria coming back up. How to do that? Inoxsystem® boasts within its product range square top floor drains with blind cover and O-Ring gasket supplied insted of the standard drilled cover. You just have to remove the blind cover with a suction cup to let water be drained away when needed and then, once cleaning operations have been completed, replace the blind cover on the floor drain in order to keep the environment completely separated from waste water. This blind cover is equipped with an “O-ring” gasket, a resistant loop of elastomer which is compressed resulting in zero clearance, thus "sealing" the room and effectively prevent bacteria from contaminating the environment. And what about the flooring? All Inoxsystem® products can be equipped with a clamping flange for PVC flooring widely used in cleanrooms as they have no grout lines. Drainage systems will be provided with a frame and a screwdown flange that mechanically clamp the vinyl beneath ensuring a water tight seal between vinyl floor and clamp making it impossible for germs and bacteria to proliferate. Finally, for unrivalled hygienic performance, Inoxsystem® has developed the new Inoxsystem® Total Hygienic line, drainage systems especially suitable for the pharmaceutical sector. In addition to internal rounded corners, a feature that all Inoxsystem® product range have, this type of floor drains and channels are equipped with a removable odor trap & filter basket kit for a complete and thorough cleaning. Pharmaceutical industry requires drainage systems made of grade 316 stainless steel. The importance of choosing the right material for drainage systems is vital for their performance. In pharmaceutical industry drainage systems must be manufactured in stainless steel as it is the only alloy that meet the strict standards of hygiene of this sector. Its extreme resistance to corrosion, indeed, eliminates the risk of contamination due to volatile organic compounds. However, stainless steels are not all the same: all users shoud evaluate their suitability for each itended use. Unlike the food sector, where grade 304 stainless steel is widely used, the pharmaceutical sector requires grade 316. Both contain chromium and nickel, yet the key difference is molybdenum: 316 stainless steel contains molybdenum, 304 stainless steel does not. Molybdenum drastically enhances corrosion resistance, making 316 stainless steel the ideal solution especially for more saline or chloride-exposed environment, or where acids at a high concentration are used. Discover our range of products Request more information Name Surname Email * Please fill in the required fields. Phone Company Subject Please fill in the required fields. 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