The Five Benefits of Using Armoloy in Food Production

The Five Benefits of Using Armoloy in Food Production

In food production, it is essential to ensure that operations run efficiently and safely. One way to ensure hygienic conditions and product quality is the use of Armoloy coating in operative systems. The chromium finish offers numerous benefits for streamlining operations through heat-resistant and anti-corrosive measures. In this article, we explore some of the ways that an Armoloy coating on linear products within operations can offer an increase in production and a reduction in downtime.

1. Corrosion Resistance: A primary advantage of utilising Armoloy in packaging operations is its exceptional resistance to corrosion. Within food production, exposure to elemental factors such as acid, water, oil and cleaning chemicals can cause considerable corrosion to machinery over time. The deposit of pure Chromium in a microcrystalline structure offers an impenetrable barrier to protect essential components from corrosive damage. This ensures that machinery can withstand elemental damage to ensure a longer lifetime.
2. Extended Lifetime: The exceptional adhesion of an Armoloy coating offers significant wear resistance from chipping, tearing, peeling, and cracking. Food production involves heavy machinery, which is frequently exposed to constant friction, abrasion, and impact. Whether machinery involves chopping, cutting, sliding, or feeder systems, the Armoloy TDC coating can withstand up to 78Rc wear-resistant hardness. This lack of impact degradation ensures that machinery can last for longer than standard systems.
3. Non-Stick Properties: Food production often involves a significant amount of residue and fluids that can easily stick to machinery, resulting in complicated and lengthy cleaning processes. The Armoloy finish makes food-operative lubricants more effective by trapping the lubricative qualities in the micro-nodular surface. This ensures that cleaning processes can be quicker and more efficient.
4. Reduced Friction: In addition to its anti-corrosive properties, the Armoloy coating is characterised by its resistance to friction. Armoloy’s consistent thickness ensures a low-friction surface so that materials can easily slide over one another. This reduces the cost of repeatedly replacing machinery due to friction damage and ensures the equipment can run efficiently for long periods of time.
5. Food Grade Standards: Arguably the most essential, the Armoloy coating has strict compliance with food-grade safety standards and regulations. This ensures that any metallic properties do not compromise the quality and safety of the operations, and means that both direct and indirect contact with the coating has been approved by the FDA (U.S. Food and Drug Administration). The coating itself is also non-toxic, non-hazardous, and environmentally safe.

At WMH Transmissions, we have aided customers in their operative processes by providing Armoloy-coated products to aid with efficiency, extend the lifetime, and ensure the highest level of food safety. By incorporating Armoloy coating into their food packaging processes, manufacturers can maximise their output, ensure high-quality standards, and lengthen the lifetime of their machinery.

Speak to our team if you have a project or application in mind! You can contact our team on 01827 288122 or via our sales email at sales@wmh-trans.co.uk.