Sanitary Levelling Feet with Two Fixing Points

Usage of Sanitary Levelling Feet with Two Fixing Points

Sanitary levelling feet are designed to provide adjustable support and stability to machinery and equipment, ensuring they remain level on uneven surfaces. The inclusion of two fixing points offers enhanced stability by allowing the feet to be securely anchored to the floor, preventing any movement or vibration during operation. This feature is particularly crucial in environments where equipment must remain stationary to maintain precision and safety.

The primary functions of these leveling feet include:

• Ensuring Stability: Preventing equipment from shifting or vibrating during use.
• Facilitating Hygiene: Allowing for easy cleaning and preventing the accumulation of contaminants.
• Enhancing Safety: Reducing the risk of accidents caused by unstable machinery.
• Prolonging Equipment Life: Minimizing wear and tear by maintaining proper alignment.

Industries Benefiting from Sanitary Levelling Feet

Several industries prioritize hygiene and equipment stability, making sanitary levelling feet with two fixing points indispensable:

• Food and Beverage Processing: Ensuring that all equipment meets strict sanitary standards to prevent contamination.
• Pharmaceutical Manufacturing: Maintaining sterile environments is critical; equipment must be easily cleanable and stable.
• Dairy Industry: Processing milk and related products requires equipment that adheres to rigorous hygiene standards.
• Medical Device Production: Precision and cleanliness are paramount to ensure product safety and efficacy.

Material Composition

The materials used in the construction of sanitary levelling feet are chosen for their durability, corrosion resistance, and ease of cleaning:

• Stainless Steel (AISI 304 or AISI 316): Offers excellent corrosion resistance and is suitable for rigorous cleaning protocols. AISI 316 provides superior resistance, especially in environments exposed to harsh chemicals.
• FDA-Approved Vulcanized Rubber: Used on the base to prevent slippage and dampen vibrations. Available in black, blue, and white NBR (Nitrile Butadiene Rubber) and black EPDM (Ethylene Propylene Diene Monomer) to cater to different industry requirements.

Case Studies

1. Food Processing Plant Upgrade

   A leading food processing company sought to upgrade its equipment to comply with new hygiene regulations. They installed certified hygienic leveling feet with two fixing points, constructed from AISI 316 stainless steel. This upgrade not only ensured compliance but also resulted in a 28% reduction in cleaning costs due to the feet’s design, which minimized areas where contaminants could accumulate.

2. Pharmaceutical Equipment Stabilization

   A pharmaceutical manufacturer experienced issues with equipment vibration, leading to production inconsistencies. By integrating leveling feet equipped with vulcanized rubber bases, they effectively dampened vibrations, leading to enhanced product quality and reduced equipment maintenance.

3. Dairy Industry Compliance

   A dairy processing facility needed to replace outdated equipment mounts to meet stringent hygiene standards. The adoption of hygienic leveling feet with two fixing points and self-draining surfaces facilitated easier cleaning processes, ensuring compliance and improving overall operational efficiency.

4. Medical Device Manufacturing Precision

   In the medical device industry, precision is non-negotiable. A manufacturer installed stainless steel leveling feet with two fixing points to maintain equipment stability during production. This installation led to a noticeable improvement in product consistency and a reduction in production errors.

Leading Manufacturers

Several manufacturers specialize in producing high-quality sanitary levelling feet:

NHK Machinery Parts: Provides a range of certified hygienic industrial leveling feet, focusing on durability, corrosion resistance, and ease of cleaning. Their products adhere to globally recognized standards, ensuring suitability for industries where hygiene is paramount.

Certifications and Standards

Ensuring that leveling feet meet international hygiene and safety standards is crucial:

• 3-A Sanitary Standards: Focuses on the design and fabrication of equipment used in the food, beverage, and pharmaceutical industries to ensure they meet hygiene and cleaning requirements.

• EHEDG (European Hygienic Engineering & Design Group): Provides guidelines to ensure equipment is designed for optimal cleanability, minimizing the risk of contamination.

• USDA (United States Department of Agriculture): Certifies equipment that meets the necessary sanitary design and fabrication criteria for use in meat and poultry processing plants.

Products from leading manufacturers are often certified by these organizations, ensuring compliance with international hygiene standards.

Sanitary Levelling Feet with Two Fixing

The sanitary designed and protected fixing levelling foot is the acceptable choice for machinery and equipment that has to comply with sanitary requirements.
The fixing is designed to be fastened to the floor by the stainless steel-embedded rubber fixing plate. Bolt, nut and washer can be supplied.
The thread is covered with a sanitary sleeve, which also functions as counter nut. All the movable parts are sanitarily sealed.
Lowered cleaning effort is obtained by the design of the self draining surfaces.
Additionally, the foot is sanitarily sealed to the floor by vulcanized FDA-approved, anti-vibration, anti-slip rubber, which blocks out bacteria underneath the footplate.

Sanitary Levelling Feet with Two Fixing

All process industries are subject to increasing regulatory requirements, which increases the focus on resource consumption, product safety and sanitary design.
The sanitary levelling feet reduce the water consumption and cleaning resources in addition to lowering the risk of contamination in the production.
Choosing NHK’s sanitary levelling feet will secure your machinery with an acceptable sanitary design and contribute to your customer’s Return-On-Investment.

Product Group Features
• Sanitary-oriented design
• Self-draining surfaces and no exposed thread secures minimum cleaning
• All movable parts are sanitarily sealed
• Low-friction washer between spindle and footplate ensures easy adjustment
• FDA-approved, anti-vibration, anti-slip rubber blocks out bacteria underneath the footplate
• Stainless steel AISI 304/A2, 1.4301. Optional AISI 316/A4, 1.4401
• More than 1.000 different variations available (weight load, height-adjustment, flexible mounting parts)
• Design and patent protected

NHK manufacture and deliver all necessary accessories, which ensures a quick and easy installation of the levelling foot.
In addition to supplying standardized accessories we are also able to supply customized accessories.

It is important to follow these instructions in order to ensure the certified sanitary design and functionality.
This documentation is enclosed with the levelling feet and should always be handed over to the end-user.

NHK Group

NHK Group fundamentally adheres to all applicable directives and standards. All information is based on the current state of knowledge and is subject to change. We attentively follow the revisions and amendments to these directives and will design our products accordingly. This ensures that products from NHK Group are always in compliance with currently valid requirements.
Our product category is not covered by the scope of application of the EC directive for machinery. For this reason, they cannot be furnished with the CE marking in accordance with the EC directive for machinery.
Furthermore, we declare that the listed materials applied in our products comply with the demands for materials used within the food and pharmaceutical industries.

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