The recent certification of Exner turbidity and solids concentration sensors by both 3A Sanitary Standards and the European Hygienic Engineering & Design Group (EHEDG) marks a pivotal advancement for the food and beverage industry. These certifications underscore the sensors' adherence to the highest hygienic design standards, crucial for maintaining product safety and integrity in sanitary processing environments.
John Daly, Technical Director at South Fork Instruments, highlighted the significance of these certifications, stating they enable food and beverage manufacturers to integrate real-time process monitoring without sacrificing sanitary conditions. The sensors' design, featuring electropolished 316L stainless steel with surface finishes below 0.8 μm Ra, is specifically engineered to prevent bacterial adhesion and ensure complete drainability, eliminating potential contamination points.
With a temperature range suitable for both production and Clean-in-Place (CIP) operations, and resistance to standard cleaning compounds, these sensors are ideally suited for applications such as brewing wort clarification, dairy processing quality control, and pharmaceutical sterile manufacturing. The certifications not only facilitate the implementation of continuous turbidity monitoring but also support compliance with Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP) protocols, reinforcing the sensors' role in enhancing food safety and quality assurance.
Available immediately through South Fork Instruments, the certified Exner sensors represent a critical tool for manufacturers across the Americas, offering a reliable solution for monitoring process conditions in hygienically sensitive environments. This development is particularly relevant for breweries and other food and beverage producers seeking to balance the demands of product safety with the need for accurate, real-time data to optimize their operations.
