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Spotlight:
Packaging Equipment
Multivac Offers Standard-Compliant Systems for
Sanitized Food Packaging
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R530 is at work in major packaged food companies such
as Hormel. |
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Multivac Inc. says that its R530 thermoform roll
stock packaging systems feature the latest advancements in easy-to-sanitize
design: reduced flat surfaces; hermetically sealed hollow components;
and one-piece construction of many parts to avoid crevices and water
collection points. The new features, designed to help processors maximize
their food safety practices, are based on American Meat Institute
(AMI) guidelines, U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) standards,
and the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) 3-A standards
covering materials, design and construction requirements of equipment
used in meat and poultry processing.
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| Multivac’s R530 has
been specifically engineered to meet USDA and Dairy 3-A
sanitation standards. |
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Multivac says that it worked closely with AMI members
at companies including Land O’ Frost to evaluate its R530 roll
stock system according to AMI’s new sanitary design guidelines.
The company has also embraced the USDA’s voluntary program by
engineering the R530 to address the agency’s stringent sanitation
requirements. Multivac claims to be the only manufacturer of horizontal
form fill-and-seal equipment to gain acceptance in the USDA compliance
program. The company has also received authorization to apply the
3-A symbol. The R530 was introduced with all-stainless-steel surface
construction in 1991. Today Multivac’s line of roll stock systems,
tray sealers, and chamber equipment features stainless steel construction,
full wash-down capabilities, and other features for easy cleaning.
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| Houston-based Amy Foods
uses the Multivac R530 for its complete line of Asian
specialties. |
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As part of the design and development process for
the R530, Multivac invited customers and members of AMI’s sanitary
design committee to review the system. Their recommendations led to
the most recent enhancements and will serve as the basis of future
designs, according to Multivac.
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