Situation
One of Türkiye's leading cheese producers was experiencing serious hygiene and occupational safety problems due to the intense dust dispersion during the transfer of milk powder on its production line. The problem was the mixing of milk powder with the ambient air during its transfer to the vat.
- It lowers the hygiene level in the production area.
- It poses a respiratory risk for employees.
- It extends cleaning times.
- This creates additional cleaning staff costs.
- It was causing production stoppages.
The facility was severely affected by this situation and was requesting a permanent, safe, and food-standard compliant solution.
Need
His team's expectations were clear:
✔ Eliminating the dust cloud that forms during milk powder transfer at its source.
✔ To improve food safety and increase hygiene levels.
✔ Significantly reduce cleaning time in the production area.
✔ Using a system that complies with ATEX safety standards
✔ To obtain an energy-efficient, long-lasting, and low-maintenance solution.
To meet these requirements, the Nederman MEP 4-4-EX Smart Filter Unit and CARZ200 ATEX Blast Isolation Valve were proposed for the project by Arpon Engineering.
Solution
MEP 4-4-EX Smart Filter Unit + CARZ200 Explosion Isolation Flap Valve
Why this system?
- MEP 4-4-EX is specifically designed to filter food raw materials with fine particle structures, such as milk powder, with high efficiency.
- It absorbs dust at its source, preventing its spread and thus keeping the ambient air clean.
- The CARZ200 explosion isolation valve ensures safe operation in accordance with ATEX standards.
- The system reduces operating costs through low energy consumption and a long service life.
- Rapid assembly and commissioning were achieved without disrupting production.
The assembly process was carried out in accordance with food safety protocols, and dust emission was completely stopped as soon as the system was commissioned.
Benefits
✔ Nearly 100% Dust Emission Control
The clouding of milk powder has been completely eliminated, and the production area has become hygienic.
✔ 80% Reduction in Cleaning Time
The need for intensive cleaning has been eliminated; significant savings have been achieved in cleaning staff and downtime costs.
✔ Employee Health and Safety Improved
The risks associated with inhaling milk dust have been minimized.
✔ Fully compliant with ATEX safety standards.
Safe operation was ensured with the filter system and isolation valve.
✔ Energy Efficient Operation
The system offered the advantage of long-term operation through low energy consumption.
✔ A Long-Lasting Process Solution
A low-maintenance, stable filtration system has been implemented.
Customer Review
“You solved the dust problem that has been plaguing us for years from day one. We no longer see dust clouds in the production area. We don't have to make the cleaning team work overtime. The difference was incredible as soon as the system was implemented!”
Result
This project proved to be a successful implementation that permanently solved the company's long-standing hygiene problem. It was a combination of Arpon's engineering expertise and Nederman technology.
- Hygiene levels have increased.
- Work safety standards have improved.
- The risk of production contamination has been eliminated.
- Cleaning and downtime costs have decreased significantly.
At Arpon, we continue to provide turnkey engineering solutions to all facilities in the food industry that experience similar dust emission and hygiene problems.
