Material handling can be a challenge in food manufacturing, impacting hygiene, worker safety and efficient operations.
Poor quality equipment can rust, risking contamination. It can be difficult to clean, and may not stand up to the rigorous cleaning cycles required in food settings.
It can also compromise employee safety, and result in inefficient workflows that slow down production. Manufacturers need fit-for-purpose quality solutions to stay lean and competitive!
EHI Australia offers a range of products that can help manufacturers maintain compliance, protect workers and optimise productivity.
EHI’s S5 stainless steel castors deliver corrosion-resistant mobility for trolleys, particularly those used in wash-down zones, supporting HACCP compliance. They are easy to clean and durable, able to withstand frequent cleaning. The stainless steel housing and roller bearing resist rust, helping to prevent contamination from falling flakes.
The castors feature a double headset bearing that provides added strength and ensures a smooth swivel movement. Headset seals and thread guards shield the bearings from dust, reducing maintenance requirements and helping extend the castor’s service life. Available in 100mm and 125mm sizes, the castors have two weight capacities, 220kg and 230kg, with either a urethane or hard-wearing nylon wheel.
Hygiene is crucial for the containers used to store products, tools and components at each stage of the manufacturing process. Fischer polypropylene storage containers are made in Australia and are food-safe, non-porous and easy to clean.
They come in different colours, so workers can immediately see they have the right container, and don’t waste time searching. Containers can be colour-coded for different areas, to help prevent cross-contamination.
EHI’s range of materials-handling equipment can help workers do their jobs safely, reducing strain and the potential for manual-handling injuries. Easyroll hydraulic scissor table lifts make it easy to lift heavy or bulky items to a comfortable working height.
Powered by a foot-operated hydraulic ram, they have a steel frame and come in weight capacities from 227kg to 1000kg. The swivel castors can lock the table in place for added safety. Easyroll aluminium hand trucks allow workers to move materials around with less effort. They are lightweight, rust-resistant and easy to manoeuvre in wet environments. Foldable models can handle 80kg, 125kg and 200kg.
Efficient operations depend on reliable, easy-to-use equipment that allows workers to move materials around quickly, without jamming wheels or difficulty turning. Equipment needs to have enough capacity for the job, whether it’s moving raw ingredients, cleaning chemicals or finished products, while resisting rust.
Easyroll aluminium platform trolleys are corrosion-resistant and lightweight for fast, effortless transport. They have two fixed castors at the front and two swivel at the rear for precise tracking and easier pushing. The Easyroll twin tub picking trolleys streamline inventory movement, with dual 52L compartments and agile mobility. The trolley features two swivel castors and two swivel brake 100mm PP castors on precision ball bearings. Made with a powder-coated steel frame for durability, it can handle up to 450kg.
Fabrice Ducarme, National Sales Manager Industrial & Safety at EHI Australia, says manufacturers who invest in quality equipment get good returns and longevity out of it.
“If poor quality products break, it can lead to downtime and loss of productivity, and could affect your relationship with customers,” he says.
As Australia’s leading supplier of industrial solutions, Blackwoods has everything you need to keep your operations running smoothly. Talk to your local Blackwoods account manager about sourcing products tailored to your operational needs. Stay prepared, because productivity should never be left to chance.