Few industries match the complexity and exacting standards of the food and beverage sector. Hygiene is paramount, extending to electrical components used in food processing. The primary goal is to prevent germ and impurity build-up, ensuring product safety. Thus, cables, plug connections, and conduit glands for the food industry must meet stringent quality standards to maintain hygiene levels.
Cables Requirements in the Food and Beverage Industry
The food industry's strict hygiene rules demand special features from electrical components. Cables and accessories must endure various chemical, thermal, and mechanical stresses, even in refrigerated and damp environments.
Machinery and systems in food production undergo cleaning for about 30% of the day, often with strong cleaning agents to eliminate germs and impurities. Dealing with extreme temperatures in wet or refrigerated spaces and during heating processes adds to the challenge.
Therefore, cables and wires used in food production must withstand these stresses to be suitable for use in plants and production areas.
The needs of the food industry:
Must withstand strong cleaning agents
Must resist bio-oils, fats, fruit, and lactic acids
Should handle varying temperatures
Must be waterproof
Should be rust-free
Considerations for Cable Selection
In food and beverage production, three zones are defined, each subject to varying external influences such as mechanical stress or temperature fluctuations.
Regardless of the zone, we offer tailored cables and connection solutions for your machinery and systems – be it in the hygienic design zone, spray zone, or non-product zone.
The selection of appropriate components and their correct usage directly impacts staff safety and final product quality. The key here is to minimise downtime, ensure product quality, and protect employees – priorities across all industries but ones hold particular significance in food production.
In this sector, halting the processing of perishable food items results in profit losses and significant expenses due to waste disposal and production restarts. Additionally, consumer health is always of utmost concern within the food and beverage industry.
Cableworld Food and Beverage Cables
Cableworld provides a wide selection of standard and specialised products designed to meet the rigorous demands of the food industry.
H07ZZ-F ALSECURE
The H07ZZ-F ALSECURE cable from Nexans is a versatile and robust solution, designed to meet the highest safety standards in environments where fire, smoke, and toxic fumes pose significant risks.
This cable is ideal for a wide range of applications, including within the food and beverage industry among others. Its design ensures that it can withstand various mechanical stresses, making it suitable for both internal and external installations.
Features:
Rated Voltage Uo/U (Um): 450/750v
Chemical resistance: Accidental
Waterproof: Good
Max. conductor temperature in service: 90 °C
Oil resistance: Yes
Operating temperature range: -25°C to +55°C
Short-circuit max. conductor temperature: 250°C
Bending Radius: 4 x OD (Fixed), 6 x OD (Mobile)
Approvals/Standards: IEC/EN 60332-3 (cat C), Dca-s1,d2,a1
Titanex® H07RN-F
The Titanex® H07RN-F is a high-performance cable designed for versatility and durability in various different environments. With EPR rubber insulation and sheathing, it offers incredible mechanical strength and flexibility, suitable for a wide range of applications, including challenging indoor settings such as in the food and beverage industry.
Designed for durability, Titanex® H07RN-F maintains its integrity and performance, even when used several times, offering a cost-effective solution for both temporary and permanent installations.
Available in multiple configurations to suit specific requirements, Titanex® H07RN-F adheres to the highest standards of safety and performance, meeting the needs of diverse installations.
At Cableworld, we're proud to offer the Titanex® H07RN-F cable – a solution that brings together durability, flexibility, and reliability.
Features:
Voltage Grade: 450/750v 0.6/1kV in fixed, protected installations
Temperature Range: Yes
Oil Resistant: Yes
Flame Retardant: Yes – IEC 60332-1, C2
Chemical Resistant: Accidental
Waterproof: Yes - Good
CPR Class: ECA (according to EN 50575:2014+A1:2016)
Titanex® Premium LSOH
A highly versatile flexible rubber cable, TITANEX® PREMIUM combines the benefits of a low smoke zero halogen H07RN-F with the properties of H07RN8-F (resistance to submersion – AD8), H07BN4-F (operating temperature +90°C) and H07BB-F (use in extreme cold to -50°C).
The combination of compounds used for the insulation and sheath give this cable excellent flexibility and good robustness. Recommended uses include long-term heavy-duty applications in refrigeration installations in the food and beverage industry.
H07RN-F
Introducing the H07RN-F cable, your ultimate power partner for a wide range of applications. At Cable World, we bring you a cable that combines robustness, flexibility, and versatility, making it an indispensable asset across various industries. Whether you're in construction, entertainment, mining, or any field demanding durable power connections, the H07RN-F cable stands ready to deliver unwavering performance.
Crafted to withstand the toughest conditions, the H07RN-F cable boasts exceptional durability. Its robust rubber outer sheath shields against abrasion, oils, chemicals, and UV rays, making it suitable for both indoor and outdoor usage. Suitable for use in dry, wet, or oily conditions and also explosive atmosphere environments.
Need a cable that bends and twists effortlessly? Look no further. The H07RN-F cable's flexibility makes installations hassle-free, even in tight spaces. Its pliability ensures easy handling and manoeuvrability, saving you time and effort during setup.
Cableworld brings you the H07RN-F cable – a versatile, rugged solution that adapts to your power needs. With its exceptional durability, flexibility, and application diversity, this cable ensures seamless operations across the food and beverage industry.
Arctic Grade
Designed to withstand extremely low temperatures. Arctic grade cable is well suited to indoor and outdoor applications, particularly where flexibility is required at sub-zero temperatures. Typical applications include temporary outdoor power supplies, portable tools and use in cold stores.
Our state-of-the-art BS6004 compliant PVC sheathed cables are designed for use in low voltage power and lighting circuits in domestic and light industrial installations. Highly resilient, this cable retains flexibility and performance under sub-zero temperatures, built to meet the rigorous challenges posed by extreme cold environments.
