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Compressed air is essential when it comes to food production. It's used for bagging, sparging, mixing, drying, and exhaust, and can come into direct contact with food products. Unfortunately, just like other parts of the production process, compressed air may carry contaminants that can sicken consumers.

 

Compressed air can carry contaminants such as:

•  Microorganisms & pathogens
•  Oil
•  Water
•  Dirt particles

 

When these contaminants meet food grade products, it can lead to production delays and costly recalls. Even utilizing top-of-the-line filtration systems in your compressor room isn't always enough to prevent these contaminants from being introduced elsewhere in the system. To ensure the quality of your product and the safety of your consumers, food and beverage applications need an additional line of defense: point-of-use filtration.

 

Point-of-use filtration systems are placed as close as possible to where your compressed air comes into contact with food. This helps to place a filter between your food and ay other connection points in your system. For food-grade applications, Triad Technologies recommends 3-stage compressed air filtration system in point-of-use areas:

 

Stage 1: Removes bulk liquid and particulate contamination down to 0.1 micron at 93% efficiency or greater. This stage includes an automatic drain.

Stage 2: Removes oil and water aerosols and smaller particulate matter down to 0.01 micron at 99.99% efficiency or greater. This stage also includes an automatic drain.

Stage 3: Removes microbial contamination down to 0.01 micron at 99.999% efficiency or greater. This stage uses a sterile air filter.

 

Treating your compressed air in point-of-use areas ensures your food business also meets regulatory requirements from:

•  U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Code of Federal Regulations
•  Safe Quality Food (SQF)
•  British Retail Consortium (BRC)
•  FSSC22000/ISO 22000 standards
 

These regulations require that compressed air used in food production is treated in a way that prevents food contamination. As your local distributor of Parker Hannifin filtration solutions, Triad carries Finite HX 3-stage Aluminum Filters for Non-Washdown Applications, as well as 3-Stage Stainless Steel Filters for Washdown Applications. These filters meet and exceed current food safety requirements for compressed air, ensuring that your business and food products are protected.

 

Don't let contaminated compressed air put your business at risk. Contact Triad Technologies today to learn more about Parker Hannifin filtration products.