{"id":13215,"date":"2024-09-17T08:14:00","date_gmt":"2024-09-17T13:14:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.misumiusa.com\/?p=13215"},"modified":"2024-09-24T08:48:07","modified_gmt":"2024-09-24T13:48:07","slug":"hygienic-components","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/us.misumi-ec.com\/blog\/hygienic-components\/","title":{"rendered":"3 Reasons Why Hygienic Components Are Used in Machine Design"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>In industries where cleanliness and hygiene are crucial, hygienic components are indispensable hardware. Sectors such as food manufacturing, <a href=\"https:\/\/us.misumi-ec.com\/service\/industries\/medical-lab-automation\/\" title=\"\">medical lab automation<\/a> and equipment, and <a href=\"https:\/\/us.misumi-ec.com\/blog\/category\/industry-insights\/semiconductor\/\" title=\"\">semiconductor<\/a> manufacturing rely heavily on equipment that meets rigorous sanitary standards to ensure product quality.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Hygienic machine parts prevent contamination, facilitate thorough <a href=\"https:\/\/us.misumi-ec.com\/blog\/clean-and-pack\/\" title=\"\">cleaning processes<\/a>, and maintain sterile conditions essential for compliance with regulatory and manufacturing&nbsp;requirements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In this article, we\u2019ll dive into the top reasons hygienic components are used in machine designs and product production.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2>1. Reduce Product Contamination <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The usage of hygienic products can reduce the likelihood of product contamination, which extends the shelf life of sensitive items such as food and medicines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>By maintaining a sterile environment throughout production and packaging processes, these parts mitigate risks associated with microbial spoilage and contamination-related recalls.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For example, hygienic industrial leveling feet have pads and are installed on the bottom of equipment and machinery&nbsp;to stay level on uneven floors and are often used in the food and pharmaceutical industries to help reduce contamination.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.misumiusa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/JW-Winco-Leveling-Feet.jpg\" alt=\"JW Winco hygienic equipment parts - leveling feet\" class=\"wp-image-13221\" width=\"156\" height=\"290\"\/><figcaption><a href=\"https:\/\/us.misumi-ec.com\/vona2\/detail\/221303755671\/\" title=\"\">JW Winco Industrial Hygienic Leveling Foot <\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>This proactive approach not only enhances product quality but also reduces costs associated with potential product recalls and liability claims, safeguarding both consumer health and brand reputation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2>2. Meet Rigorous Regulatory Standards<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Having hygienic hardware helps ensure compliance with stringent regulatory standards set forth by oversight bodies like the FDA, FSIS, and AMS.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These parts are engineered to meet or exceed industry-specific guidelines for cleanliness and sanitation, which are essential for gaining regulatory approvals and certifications.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.misumiusa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Kipp-Hygienic-Wing-Nuts.jpg\" alt=\"kipp hygienic components - wing nuts\" class=\"wp-image-13222\" width=\"200\" height=\"200\"\/><figcaption><a href=\"https:\/\/us.misumi-ec.com\/vona2\/detail\/221303936931\/\" title=\"\">Kipp Hygienic Wing Nuts<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Adhering to these standards not only demonstrates a commitment to product safety and quality but also opens doors to new markets and opportunities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Manufacturers leveraging hygienic hardware not only help meet regulatory requirements but also gain a competitive edge by assuring consumers of consistently high standards in product manufacturing and safety.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2>3. Save on Cleaning Costs and Time<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Hygienic products have the potential to save on cleaning costs for equipment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Since hygienic products are designed with antimicrobial materials, like stainless steel and seals to prevent microorganisms from getting into hard-to-reach places, it will require less time for washdown applications.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This reduction in time would mean direct cost-savings in labor and a more efficient use of workers\u2019 time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"249\" height=\"251\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.misumiusa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Kipp-Hygienic-Stainless-Steel-Knobs-GN75.6-Series-V2.jpg\" alt=\"Kipp hygienic components - stainless steel knobs\" class=\"wp-image-13229\"\/><figcaption><a href=\"https:\/\/us.misumi-ec.com\/vona2\/detail\/221303755693\/\" title=\"\">JW Winco Hygienic Stainless Steel Knobs, GN75.6 Series<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Explore MISUMI\u2019s catalog of brands that specialize in hygienic components, such as JW Winco\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/us.misumi-ec.com\/vona2\/detail\/221303755671\/\">Stainless Steel Leveling Feet<\/a> and Kipp\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/us.misumi-ec.com\/vona2\/detail\/221303936931\/\">Hygienic Wing Nuts<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Learn the three reasons why hygienic products are used in machine and equipment design. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":75,"featured_media":13216,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"om_disable_all_campaigns":false},"categories":[1134,1136,1132,1433],"tags":[1448,1447],"aioseo_notices":[],"gutentor_comment":0,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/us.misumi-ec.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/13215"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/us.misumi-ec.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/us.misumi-ec.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/us.misumi-ec.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/75"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/us.misumi-ec.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=13215"}],"version-history":[{"count":5,"href":"https:\/\/us.misumi-ec.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/13215\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":13328,"href":"https:\/\/us.misumi-ec.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/13215\/revisions\/13328"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/us.misumi-ec.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/13216"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/us.misumi-ec.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=13215"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/us.misumi-ec.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=13215"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/us.misumi-ec.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=13215"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}