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Feeding system for primary packaging of chocolate

Those whose business involves chocolate (in all its many forms) know all too well the importance of the stage in which the “moulded” products are transferred to the primary packaging machine.

This is the moment in which a series of variables enter the picture, tied to the form of the product and the feeding system of the packaging machine. Added to this is a problem of available space: production facilities are not always overly generous with space to dedicate to packaging.

Bearing this in mind, it is not hard to see how important it is to have an ad hoc conveyor system that takes into account:

  • the type of product to be transported;
  • the feeding system of the primary packaging machine;
  • available space;
  • any devices that may be able to increase the efficiency of the line.

That is why, in this blog post I would like to provide an overview of the main feeding systems for primary packaging of chocolate.

All products, from the classic chocolate bars, through “hollow” forms (such as Easter eggs and bunnies, for example), all the way to the most carefully crafted pralines share a fundamentally similar production process, known as moulding. This is the most fascinating moment in the process, the one in which the chocolate takes shape.

Moulding generally involves the products travelling through special moulds and trays, so there are no particular differences between one product and the next in terms of the conveyor technology required.

When the chocolate is removed from the moulds (known in jargon as “demoulding”) the differences begin to be felt between the different types of products and packaging.

There are essentially three types of feeding system.

Hollow eggs and delicate/intricate pralines

In these cases, the product remains in trays known as counterplates until the moment they are loaded into the packaging machine, usually using a so-called “pick and place” system.

This process generally involves the following equipment:

  • Conveyor belts

These can be of different types and they carry the plates either along the short or long sides, facing forwards.

  • Expulsion system

Placed after the metal detector and activated by pneumatic cylinders or brushless motors, this is responsible for ejecting plates with contaminated products. The plates must then be cleaned and reinserted manually (in the majority of cases).
Only lines that handle products with high margins can justify a fully automated recovery system.

  • Elevators

Bucket or ledge elevators are the ideal solutions for lines with relatively long work cycles. The ideal solution incorporates a motorised brushless axis to control the positioning and acceleration, offering a solution that ensures fluid and risk-free motion even when the plates are full.

  • Buffer

For these types of products, the natural choice is LIFO buffer systems (Last In — First Out) such as Pater Noster

  • Plate rotator

This device is usually the last one in the return line. The plate is presumed empty, but the packaging loader may have missed a few pieces that are still in the mould; therefore, before returning it to the demoulding position, it must be turned upside down and shaken to ensure any residual pieces fall out.
Once the plate has been definitively emptied, it can return to the start of the line and restart the cycle.

Small flat-bottomed chocolates

These usually use chicane conveyor belts that align the product and divert it towards the different wrappers.

Chocolate bars

This uses the classic rank feeding system that can load both wrapping paper and flowpack. In these cases, the products must be arranged in single file at one or more exits before they enter the machine.

To meet this need, merge and align groups for unpackaged products are used.

The standard merge group consists of three belt or modular chain conveyors that operate at different speeds, to separate the arriving products. Above the belts there are a few pairs of fixed guides or motorised belt diverters with adjustable inclines, that slow some products down and allow those they do not touch to pass, thereby breaking up the threading process.

To buffer large volumes of the unpackaged product by rank, we need a multiple cleave belt that follows the FIFO principle (First In — First Out); the cleaves can either be fixed, fed by a tilting conveyor or organised in a single rack that can be raised and lowered. This second solution is critical in production facilities where available space is at a premium.

The packaging machines are fed by exit lines that are perpendicular to the primary transportation line. The exit lanes receive the product from the primary transportation line through oscillating devices.

Before they can reach the primary packaging, the products must often be rotated and separated to ensure the efficiency of the line. The task is carried out using a series of conveyor belts that carry out successive jumps in speed, to ensure adequate spacing between the products.

M.H. produces all of the solutions described above, focusing first and foremost on the specific needs of each client, to tailor and optimise the entire packaging process for them.

M.H. is an Italian brand with thirty years of experience with handling movement and logistics within production facilities in every sector of industry, providing conveyor belts, merge and sort accumulation systems, item rotators and flippers, lifts, destackers and other accessories necessary in the packaging and product manufacturing process.
Thanks to their modular design, M.H.’s products are interchangeable and easy to integrate into existing lines.

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Come scegliere il sistema di accumulo piu adatto

How to choose the right storage system for your business

Throughout my career, I have often come across companies who make the mistake of underestimating the importance of the packaging line of their products dei loro prodotti.

The result: Reduced efficiency and the risk that machines may not work at maximum capacity, or worse still, grind to a halt.

These situations happen because someone erroneously thinks that product packaging requires buying the primary and, if necessary, secondary packaging machines and nothing more, failing to take into account the systems necessary to connect them.

There is an image that often comes to mind when I have to tackle this kind of problem: I think of the conveyor belts like the circulatory system that carries blood around the body and allows the different organs to function. Different packaging machines have to be connected to each other by an efficient “circulatory system” that is able to iron out any discrepancies that may exist between them.

Underestimating the importance of this “circulatory system” can result in production problems and delays.

When would we need a storage system?

There are two situations in which storage systems are critical:

  • when we need to compensate for operating differences between two machines that are connected in series;
  • when we need to regain productivity during micro-stops of downstream machines.

The first condition typically occurs when an intermittent machine is connected to a continuous one; for example, when an upstream machine produces product groups at regular intervals, while the downstream machine requires an ongoing flow of products equidistant from each other.

In the second case, on the other hand, we have start-ups and shut-downs of two machines that are incompatible with each other.

In these cases a buffer is a simple solution that requires a few metres of conveyor belt to regulate the flow and avoid regular stoppages in the production process.

As you can imagine, the efficiency gains are significant.

Which buffer to choose?

The choice of system depends on various considerations (including financial ones) but there are three variables that must be kept in mind:

  • the operating method of the storage system;
  • the available storage space;
  • the recovery capacity.

It is only by carefully considering these factors that we can move to a rapid consideration of the investment in the purchase of a buffer.

How the buffer works

The buffer can either be LIFO(Last In First Out), in which, as the name suggests, the first product to enter the buffer is the last one to leave it, or FIFO (First In First Out), in which the first product into the buffer is the first one out.

Among FIFO systems, there is a choice of:

  • machines that are external to the production line;
  • machinery that keeps the product within the production line, gradually increasing the available transportation space. In the latter case, the product is fully traceable, and it is considered more of an advanced storage system rather than a buffer.

LIFO buffers are the cheaper and simpler models. They are particularly suited to non-perishable, with long expiry dates, that can wait a long time for final packaging.

FIFO systems, on the other hand, are recommended for fresh products that must pass through the packaging line within a limited time frame in order to retain their freshness. These machines are usually more complex and their price is often not far off that of the packaging machines themselves.

Storage space

The decision regarding the dimensions of the storage space is linked to the efficiency of the upstream and downstream packaging machines and the time it takes to bring them back online in cases of micro-stops. In cases of a longer stop caused by mechanical failure, it is unlikely that a system within the packaging line will be sufficient to avoid any interruption at all.

In most cases, the storage space can correspond to a production time of 2-5 minutes; obviously there may be situations in which the demand for storage is notably higher and in this case it is worth considering the cost-benefit analysis and the impact that the buffer’s presence might have on the time it takes to bring the packaging line back online.

Often, the long time to recover from a micro-stop is because the operator is unable to focus exclusively on fixing the problem, because the upstream products continue to arrive, with the potential for pressure and chaos along the line.
Real-world conditions have shown that the presence of a buffer can help to contain machine downtimes.

Another example might be whereproducts travel a long distance along the packaging line and the client wants the ability to fully empty them. In this case, the necessary space can rise to 20 minutes or more. Such situations are rare but can happen.

Recovery capacity

A properly sized packaging line requires a buffer that is able to recover the product during regular production. The downstream machine must also be able to work at a rate greater than its nominal one, usually 10%-20% faster.

The time for emptying the buffer depends on this recovery capacity.

For more information on this subject, I have published a video dedicated to choosing the right storage system.

M.H. is an Italian brand with thirty years of experience with handling movement and logistics within production facilities in every sector of industry. We offer dedicated solutions for LIFO and FIFO storage systems, tailored to the client’s needs.

Our wealth of experience and our innovative and technologically advanced solutions mean that M.H. is also able to support companies in optimizing and streamlining their packaging lines.

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Non basta pulire le macchine l’igiene va progettata fin dall’inizio

Cleaning machines is not enough: hygiene must be designed from the start

When it comes to “Hygienic Design”, many people immediately think of stainless-steel equipment, free of gaps and easy to wash down.
This is a correct image — but only a partial one.

The reality is that Hygienic Design does not start — and does not end — with the equipment.
It is a structured approach that takes shape much earlier, beginning with how the facility is conceived, built, and organized.

Only by considering the entire production ecosystem — from building structures and material flows to raw material handling and personnel procedures — can safety, efficiency, and sustainability be truly ensured.
Machines come later: their role is to protect and preserve what has been designed upstream, not to compensate for shortcomings at earlier stages.

The facility as the first link in the chain

Every Hygienic Design project therefore starts with the building layout.

Its location in relation to the external environment, the distance from potential sources of contamination, floor slopes designed to promote proper drainage, and thermal insulation all directly affect the ability to maintain hygienic conditions.

Selections of materials is equally critical: walls and surfaces must be easy to clean and durable over time

If a facility is not designed with these principles in mind from the outset, the cost will be significant: more washdowns, higher water and chemical consumption, and increased operating costs.

This is not a problem that can be solved with a high-quality machine alone, but with couscous design decisions made from the very beginning.

People, raw materials, and products: the flows that make the difference

The second level focuses on internal movements.

Ingredients, semi-finished products, and personnel must not share high-risk pathways. Any overlap increases the likelihood of cross-contamination.

For this reason, more advanced manufacturers implement a hygienic segregation of production areas, physically separating high-risk zones from low-risk ones and enforcing strict procedures: garment changes, controlled access points, and physical barriers. This approach, commonly referred to as hygienic zoning, is one of the most effective tools for reducing contamination risks within food processing facilities.

Machines are the protagonists, but procedures are the script

Only at this stage does the focus shift to machinery. Their role is not to “create hygiene,” but to preserve the hygienic conditions established upstream.

Features such as cleanable surfaces, open-frame designs, tool-free removable components, and food-grade certified materials are not optional details — they are essential requirements. A single poorly designed critical point is enough to turn a machine into a source of risk.

The cost of a mistake can be substantial: Commercial Food Sanitation estimates that a product recall caused by contamination costs, on average, €1.67 million in operational losses and reputational damage.

This is why Hygienic Design is not a technical detail, but a strategic investment.

We don’t sell machines — we design safety

At MH Material Handling, we believe that Hygienic Design is not something to be applied downstream, but a philosophy that must guide every decision throughout the entire process. This is why, although we specialize in the design of conveyor systems such as Saniflex, we do not limit ourselves to supplying a machine.

Our consulting approach always starts with a comprehensive analysis of the plant: we assess layout, material and personnel flows, sanitation practices, and production requirements in order to integrate the conveying solution into a context that is truly coherent, safe, and efficient.

Saniflex is not an off-the-shelf product, but a modular and customizable system, engineered to simplify cleaning, withstand aggressive detergents, and ensure operational continuity.

What truly makes it effective, however, is its ability to fit into a broader approach in which every design choice contributes to reducing risks, costs, and operational complexity.

Would you like to understand whether your line truly complies with Hygienic Design principles — and how Saniflex can enhance it to the fullest?

Contact us for a tailored consultation: together we will analyze your processes and identify the most effective solutions to protect product safety and strengthen your business competitiveness.

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Il futuro della competitività passa dall’efficienza della propria linea di confezionamento

The future of competitiveness depends on the efficiency of your packaging line

It already works well as it is… do we really need to change?

This is the question many plant managers ask themselves when they look at their packaging line.

If the machines are running, orders are being fulfilled, and production continues, why intervene in something that appears to be working?

The truth is that “working” does not always mean “working at its best.”

A small bottleneck, an unexpected buildup, one manual step too many: details that often go unnoticed, yet over time erode productivity, margins, and delivery reliability.

Today, the efficiency of a line is not determined by the power of individual machines, but by the ability to integrate and harmonize every component into a balanced, seamless flow.

Conveyors: the circulatory system of the line

Just as blood carries oxygen through the body, conveyors represent the circulatory system of a packaging line.

They are responsible for synchronizing machinery, absorbing fluctuations, and preventing bottlenecks.

If the flow is not continuous and well balanced, even the most advanced machine loses its effectiveness and the risk of downtime increases.

Yet these systems are often underestimated already at the design stage, resulting in inefficiencies that are difficult to correct later on.

Different solutions for different needs

At M.H. Material Handling, we know that no two lines are the same. That is why our solutions are designed to adapt to very different products, spaces, and processes.

Heliflex LIFO Spiral System

Ideal for large product accumulation with heights not exceeding 90 mm. This double-spiral system finds its optimal sizing with between 200 and 500 meters of available space.

BAT-Buffer Modular System

Modular and compact, it is perfect for handling different product types and plant layouts. It is versatile, easy to integrate into existing lines, and has relatively limited footprint requirements. Its ideal size ranges between 100 and 150 meters of available space.

5L FIFO Multilayer Belt

Developed specifically for the confectionery sector, it enables gentle multilane transport upstream of the packaging stations, reducing the risk of product damage.

These solutions are complemented by mergers, dividers, elevators, and intelligent handling units, all designed to ensure increasingly smooth and fully integrated material flows.

Efficiency is much more than speed

Being efficient today does not simply mean “running faster.”

It means designing ergonomic lines that are easy to clean, hygienic, and capable of making the most of the available space.

It means having systems that reduce downtime, optimize energy consumption, and ensure a long-term return on investment.

Our solutions, entirely made in Italy, reflect these values: they are reliable, customized, and built to last.

With nearly forty years of experience in the food and pharma sectors, at M.H. Material Handling we do more than supply individual components.

We always start with layout consulting, analyze material flows, and develop integrated conveying and buffering solutions that transform plants into efficient and competitive ecosystems.

Our goal is simple: to help companies increase productivity and stability while reducing complexity and hidden costs.

If your line “already works well,” ask yourself: is it really expressing its full potential?

A custom-designed conveying system can make the difference between a line that merely runs and one that grows.

Contact us for a personalized consultation and discover how to make your plant more fluid, safe, and efficient—without disruptive changes.

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Dalla 879 alla UltimateSafeChain la stessa affidabilità, ma potenziata

From the 879 to UltimateSafeChain: the same reliability, enhanced

Today’s production lines demand increasingly high standards: higher speeds, lower noise levels, and greater safety.

The historic 879 chain, developed in the late 1980s and established as an industry benchmark, has long proven its strength as a tireless “workhorse” of conveyor lines.

MH Material Handling decided not to settle.

Drawing on nearly forty years of experience and direct, ongoing dialogue with field technicians, USC – UltimateSafeChain was created: an evolution that preserves the robustness of the 879 while integrating with new technologies to meet the real demands of modern industry.

Can something that already works perfectly really be improved?

The strength of the 879 BAT has never been in question: robust, versatile, andlong-lasting, it has earned the trust of operators because it “simply works.”

In particular, tangential drive has proven over time to be the most effective solution for managing LIFO accumulation systems, such as the BAT Buffer, ensuring stability and operational continuity.

However, through extensive field experience and ongoing dialogue with technicians, a key insight emerged: when the foundation is solid, it can be made even safer, quieter, and more efficient.

For this reason, we partnered with Ammeraal Beltech, integrating Safety Finger technology into our new USC chain, a solution already recognized for its strong focus on operator safety.

USC: the reliability you’ve always trusted, even better performance

The new UltimateSafeChain is not a break with the past, but its natural evolution.

It is fully backwards-compatible with existing lines: no system redesign is required—only the chain and sprockets need to be replaced.

The tangible benefits are immediate:

  • Higher operating speeds, increasing productivity without compromising stability.
  • Reduced noise levels, improving operator comfort and supporting compliance with industrial noise regulations.
  • Greater installable length, enabling more flexible and scalable system layouts.
  • Enhanced stability and safety, thanks to the integration of Safety Finger technology, which reduces the risk of accidents and unexpected stoppages.

All of this while preserving what operators already know and value: the reliability of tangential drive, a distinctive feature that continues to deliver top performance in buffering and accumulation systems.

Easy revamping that reduces downtime and hidden costs

One of the most critical aspects of plant modernization is the risk of downtime. Stopping a production line to replace components slows productivity and increases operating costs.

USC was developed with a clear objective: to simplify revamping.

No complex rebuilds, no full replacement projects—just the new chain and the corresponding sprockets are enough to transform an existing system into a more modern, efficient, and safer solution.

This approach fully aligns with the Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) perspective: investing in next-generation components helps reduce hidden costs related to extraordinary maintenance, energy consumption, and unplanned downtime.

Why choose MH Material Handling

At MH Material Handling, every innovation is driven by listening to the real needs of industrial systems.

With USC, we chose to preserve what already works—the robustness and tangential drive of the 879 BAT—and enhance it with new technologies that address today’s requirements: higher speed, greater safety, lower noise, and improved efficiency.

This is not an “off-the-shelf” product, but a solution designed to last over time, reduce risk, and simplify the daily work of those who operate and maintain systems.

That is what sets us apart: transforming conveyors from simple components into true drivers of competitiveness for companies.

If the 879 BAT has been a cornerstone for nearly 40 years, USC – UltimateSafeChain marks the beginning of a new chapter: the same reliability, with higher performance.

Would you like to find out whether USC can make your line more efficient and safer without redesigning the system?

Contact us for a personalized consultation: together, we will assess how a simple upgrade can be turned into an immediate advantage.

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Cosa succede quando il nastro trasportatore non è quello giusto

What happens when the conveyor isn’t the right one?

At first glance, it may seem like a small detail, just a component connecting one machine to another, nothing more.

In reality, the conveyor is the heart of the line: efficiency, hygiene, safety, and ultimately the quality of the product reaching the consumer all depend on it.

Yet too often, its selection is underestimated, as if one belt were as good as another. But that’s not the case.

Each application is different, every product has its own characteristics, and each plant has its own criticalities.

Treating the conveyor as a “standard” element means opening the door to unexpected downtimes, contamination, waste, safety issues, and hidden costs that grow over time.

A significant share of line stops doesn’t stem from mechanical failures but from synchronization and accumulation problems, a clear sign that conveyors impact production continuity much more than people think.

When the product is “naked” fresh or dry is not enough

Talking about “naked” products means addressing very different worlds. A dry croissant is not the same as a honey-covered bar, just as a filled cake slice cannot be compared to a cracker.

In the fresh sector, hygiene is paramount. Belts must be washable, cavity-free and easy to sanitize. Belts with internal fabric layers are not suitable: if the fabric emerges, it becomes impossible to clean properly.

That’s why monolithic belts are used, more rigid and less flexible, but capable of ensuring the highest hygienic standards.

In the dry sector, the range is broader: brittle products such as biscuits or crackers fit well on modular chain conveyors, which allow easy removal of crumbs.

But when coatings, creams, or jams come into play, PU belts are required, surfaces that can be scraped clean without damaging the belt.

Each product type therefore requires a targeted evaluation.

Packaged products, but where in the line?

Even a packaged product raises specific questions: is it located in a white zone or a grey zone? Does it require washdown capability or not?

Are high speeds, tight transfers, or low noise levels needed?

In general:

  • The tabletop chain conveyor is ideal for heavy loads, high speeds, and complex layouts.
  • The modular chain conveyor offers greater flexibility and smaller wrap diameters, but it’s less robust, has wider curve radii, and requires more maintenance attention.

If we’re in a washdown area, the structure matters too: at least the legs must be in stainless steel, if not the entire frame.

The choice, therefore, concerns not only the belt, but the whole operational context.

The invisible factors that make the difference

Beyond product features and packaging type, there are less visible but decisive variables:

Belt position

On the floor or overhead?

Overhead systems prioritize robustness, since maintenance interventions are more complex.

On-floor conveyors, instead, prioritize operator safety, requiring reduced-pitch chains to minimize risk.

Maintenance

How often will the belt need to be serviced? High frequency calls for easily removable and sanitizable designs.

Format variety

If the line handles multiple product types, flexible and adaptable systems are essential.

Finally, one basic principle must not be forgotten: machines never work in perfect synchronization. That’s why accumulation systems (buffers) are necessary to guarantee continuity and prevent line stops.

At M.H. Material Handling, we know these complexities well. For nearly forty years, we have been designing tailor-made conveyors for every type of line, product, and requirement – from fresh to packaged good.

Our solutions always start from listening: we don’t begin with a standard catalog, but with a real customer problem.

Whether it’s about handling a delicate product, freeing up floor space for operators, or optimizing flows in limited spaces, every project is co-designed together with the customer.

From the washdown SaniFlex line to the BAT system with USC chain, up to the ModulFlex conveyors with modular chains ,each technological choice follows a clear logic: transforming daily challenges into efficient, safe, and long-lasting solutions.

For us, automation doesn’t mean selling a machine, it means designing together the right answer to a real need.

Want to understand which solution best fits your line?

Contact us for a personalized consultation and discover how to make your system smoother, safer, and more efficient.

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Migliora la produttività sulla tua linea di confezionamento

Improve Productivity on Your Packaging Line

Increasing the performance and efficiency of your production line often requires a significant investment in both money and space.

However, there are aspects of your packaging line that can be optimized to make the most of the available space and boost productivity — all while staying within your planned budget.

Streamlining the product flow through your packaging process allows you to enhance the productivity of your entire production line. With the right solution, you can achieve this while respecting space constraints and maintaining sustainable costs.

If you want to find out which solutions best suit your needs, contact us and request our MH Scan Solution service: we will analyze your packaging line to identify how to refine and optimize your production setup.

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Hygienic Design da semplice esigenza a requisito strategico per l’industria alimentare

Hygienic Design: From Basic Need to Strategic Asset in the Food Industry

In the food industry, hygiene isn’t just good practice—it’s an essential requirement for ensuring safety, quality, and regulatory compliance.

But is designing machines that are “easy to clean” really enough?

The answer is no.

Preventing contamination and protecting the end consumer requires a much more advanced, structured, and systematic approach.

That’s why today we’re talking about Hygienic Design: a set of construction criteria, design choices, and specific materials developed to eliminate risk areas, simplify sanitation, and guarantee the highest standards in food safety.

Hygienic Design in the Spotlight: Why It’s Transforming Food Production

In recent years, tighter regulations and a growing focus on food safety have brought Hygienic Design to center stage.

Food manufacturers are dealing with increasingly automated processes—and maintaining high hygiene standards throughout the entire line, including the most complex phases like internal transport and handling, is now a top priority.

Key challenges include:

  • Preventing cross-contamination, both microbiological and chemical.
  • Ensuring fast and effective cleaning of every product-contact surface.
  • Reducing water and detergent consumption to meet both sustainability goals and cost control.
  • Complying with EHEDG (European Hygienic Engineering and Design Group) guidelines, now a benchmark across the European industry.

Hygienic Design Is More Than Just Stainless Steel

Many think Hygienic Design simply means using stainless steel—but that’s only part of the story.

A proper approach starts with material selection but extends to surface geometry, accessibility for cleaning, the absence of gaps and stagnation areas, and tool-free disassembly of washable components.

Among the most common materials, AISI 304 stainless steel with bead-blasted or 2B finishes is standard for frames and load-bearing structures.

But plastic materials also play a key role. For instance, M.H.’s Saniflex system uses polypropylene chains with polyketone pins—highly resistant to the chemical agents used during sanitation.

Saniflex: Designing Hygiene with No Compromise

M.H. Material Handling developed the Saniflex system specifically to meet the toughest requirements of the food industry, particularly in dairy production.

In these environments—where processing fresh and packaged cheese demands absolute cleanliness—standard solutions simply aren’t enough.

Saniflex stands out thanks to:

  • Fully open frame design that prevents build-up and supports efficient drainage.
  • Tool-free removable components for fast and easy daily or deep cleaning.
  • Chains resistant to aggressive detergents but fully compliant with food-grade regulations.
  • Reduction in water and detergent use compared to traditional systems.

The result?

A solution that enhances productivity, guarantees hygienic safety, and supports environmental sustainability targets.

Invisible Contamination: The “Forever Chemicals” Risk

Hygienic Design isn’t just about bacteria and mold.

Today, manufacturers must also consider chemical contamination from persistent substances like PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances), often called “forever chemicals.” These may come from the environment, industrial coatings, or even the detergents used on production lines.

Designing equipment that’s easy to clean also means reducing surface exposure to these chemicals.

With Saniflex, manufacturers can:

  • Reduce washing cycles.
  • Use gentler, less aggressive detergents.
  • Minimize the risk of transferring harmful substances onto the product.

When Hygienic Design Becomes a Competitive Advantage

Hygienic Design is a strategic investment that brings measurable benefits:

  • shorter downtimes,
  • longer equipment lifespan,
  • lower cleaning costs,
  • stronger food safety,
  • regulatory compliance.

At M.H. Material Handling, these principles are a cornerstone of our engineering.

With solutions like Saniflex, we combine technological innovation, operational efficiency, and full adherence to the strictest international guidelines.

Wondering if your production line meets today’s hygiene standards?

Book a free consultation with our experts via our MH Scan Solution service: we’ll assess your system’s critical points and show you how to optimize safety, efficiency, and sustainability.

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