Electrical installation solution for the food and beverage industry

Q: How does OBO ensure the quality and safety of products for use in the food and beverage industry?

All OBO products are manufactured in compliance with the highest standards and while regular quality checks are performed. To ensure the best possible safety and quality of our products, they are subjected to extensive internal and external testing.

Q: What special requirements apply to electrical installations in the food and beverage industry?

The food and beverage industry has high hygiene requirements that also have to be considered in electrical installations. The installations have to be corrosion-resistant, easy to clean and, in many cases, waterproof (at least to IP66). The latter is relevant for regular cleaning of the different production areas.

Q: What standards and regulations apply to electrical installations in the food industry?

Standards such as DIN EN 1672-2 (hygiene requirements for machines in the food industry) and VDE guidelines apply to electrical installations in the food industry. Compliance with HACCP standards (Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points) is also frequently required.

Q: What has to be taken into account when selecting cables?

Cables should be resistant to moisture, chemicals and temperature changes. Easy-to-clean, highly flexible cables with good resistance to grease and oils are ideal for food production.

Q: What role does earthing and equipotential bonding play in electrical installations?

In the food and beverage industry, equipotential bonding is especially important in order to ensure the safe dissipation of static electricity and to prevent sparking. This is essential in areas with flammable substances or in potentially explosive dusty areas, in particular.

Q: What cleaning requirements apply for electrical installations?

In areas where high pressure and chemicals are used regularly for cleaning, the electrical installations must be designed accordingly. A stainless steel housing, waterproof cables and chemical-resistant components are ideal for these applications.

Safe and hygienic cable installation

The production of foods and beverages requires a high level of hygiene. Electrical installations in these environments require products that meet strict hygiene standards while also being easy to handle. The manufacture of foods and beverages is divided up into three main areas: production, conveyor technology and storage. With a complete system, OBO can offer just the right solution for each of these three areas and satisfy all requirements.

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OBO is a member of Warenzeichenverband Edelstahl Rostfrei e.V. (WZV) and carries the quality seal “Rustproof stainless steel”. This makes OBO one of the few companies that make a promise of quality with their stainless steel products, which includes materials perfectly matched to the application, sustainable expertise in production and processing, and a genuine customer orientation through voluntary quality commitments.

Areas of the food industry

Food industry

Food production

The production of foods and beverages has one top priority: hygiene. With its wide range of stainless steel products, OBO offers precisely the right solutions.

Food industry

Conveyor system

With rounded edges, smooth surfaces and easy-to-clean shapes, OBO products help avoid impurities in the area of conveyor technology

Food industry

Food storage

In the area of food storage, cables are routed preferably along the wall – and OBO cable and mesh cable tray systems are the perfect solution.

Food industry

Food production

The production of foods and beverages has one top priority: hygiene. With its wide range of stainless steel products, OBO offers precisely the right solutions.

Food industry

Conveyor system

With rounded edges, smooth surfaces and easy-to-clean shapes, OBO products help avoid impurities in the area of conveyor technology

Food industry

Food storage

In the area of food storage, cables are routed preferably along the wall – and OBO cable and mesh cable tray systems are the perfect solution.

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How does OBO ensure the quality and safety of products for use in the food and beverage industry?

What special requirements apply to electrical installations in the food and beverage industry?

What standards and regulations apply to electrical installations in the food industry?

What has to be taken into account when selecting cables?

What role does earthing and equipotential bonding play in electrical installations?

What cleaning requirements apply for electrical installations?

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