Advanced Hygienic Machinery components

Various components used in hygienic machinery design.

1. Rod Ends (Spherical Bearings): These are used to connect mechanical linkages, allowing for smooth rotational motion while maintaining alignment. They are critical in reducing friction and wear in moving parts.
2. Side Guides: These components are used to guide and align moving parts or materials within machinery, ensuring precise movement and reducing the risk of contamination in hygienic environments.
3. Welding Plates: These plates are used for securing components through welding, providing a sturdy and reliable joint that can withstand hygienic cleaning processes.
4. Knobs: Used for manual adjustments, these knobs are designed to be easy to clean and resistant to contamination, making them suitable for hygienic environments.
5. Hinges: These provide pivoting movement between two parts, allowing for opening and closing motions. Hygienic hinges are designed to be easily cleanable and resistant to bacteria build-up.
6. Threaded Rods: These rods are used to connect components and provide adjustable length. In hygienic applications, they are designed to resist corrosion and contamination.
7. Rubber Buffers: These are used to absorb shock and vibration, protecting machinery and maintaining hygienic standards by preventing damage to surfaces that could harbor bacteria.
8. Spacers: These are used to create space between components, ensuring proper alignment and reducing the risk of contamination by allowing for easy cleaning.
9. Corner Nuts: These specialized nuts are used in corner joints, providing secure fastening in areas that require frequent cleaning and resistance to contamination.
10. Spindle Top Covers: These covers protect the spindle and other components from dust, debris, and contamination, ensuring the machinery remains hygienic and functional.

Each of these components plays a crucial role in maintaining the hygienic standards required in advanced processing systems, particularly in industries like food and pharmaceuticals where contamination control is critical.

Specific technical component details

Here is a breakdown of the materials, dimensions, and certifications typically associated with such components in hygienic machinery design:

1. Rod Ends (Spherical Bearings)

• Materials: Stainless steel (AISI 304 or 316)
• Dimensions: Bore diameter range from 5 mm to 25 mm, thread sizes from M5 to M25
• Certifications: FDA, EHEDG (European Hygienic Engineering & Design Group)

2. Side Guides

• Materials: Stainless steel (AISI 304 or 316), UHMW-PE (Ultra High Molecular Weight Polyethylene)
• Dimensions: Customizable length and height, typical widths range from 150 mm to 250 mm
• Certifications: FDA, USDA (United States Department of Agriculture)

3. Welding Plates

• Materials: Stainless steel (AISI 304 or 316)
• Dimensions: Thickness typically ranges from 3 mm to 10 mm, various sizes available based on application
• Certifications: ISO 9001, ASME (American Society of Mechanical Engineers)

4. Knobs

• Materials: Stainless steel (AISI 304 or 316), thermoplastic (for the grip part)
• Dimensions: Diameter typically ranges from 30 mm to 80 mm, thread sizes from M5 to M20
• Certifications: FDA, 3-A Sanitary Standards

5. Hinges

• Materials: Stainless steel (AISI 304 or 316)
• Dimensions: Length typically ranges from 30 mm to 120 mm, width from 30 mm to 120 mm
• Certifications: FDA, EHEDG

6. Threaded Rods

• Materials: Stainless steel (AISI 304 or 316)
• Dimensions: Diameter typically ranges from M5 to M30, length from 50 mm to 1000 mm
• Certifications: ISO 9001, FDA

7. Rubber Buffers

• Materials: Stainless steel (AISI 304 or 316) base, food-grade rubber (e.g., NBR, EPDM)
• Dimensions: Diameter typically ranges from 20 mm to 100 mm, height from 20 mm to 50 mm
• Certifications: FDA, 3-A Sanitary Standards

8. Spacers

• Materials: Stainless steel (AISI 304 or 316)
• Dimensions: Diameter typically ranges from M5 to M30, length from 5 mm to 100 mm
• Certifications: ISO 9001, EHEDG

9. Corner Nuts

• Materials: Stainless steel (AISI 304 or 316)
• Dimensions: Typically used with M5 to M30 threads
• Certifications: FDA, EHEDG

10. Spindle Top Covers

• Materials: Stainless steel (AISI 304 or 316), food-grade silicone for sealing parts
• Dimensions: Customizable based on spindle size, typically ranging from M12 to M30 in diameter
• Certifications: FDA, 3-A Sanitary Standards

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These details cover the typical materials, dimensions, and certifications you would expect from high-quality hygienic components used in advanced processing systems. For the most accurate and specific information, it’s recommended to consult the product catalog or datasheets provided by NHK or directly contact their technical support.