Industry: Powders & bulk handling

Hygienic stainless steel for powders and bulk handling

The challenge

Powders adhere where the surface is rough

Powders and dry ingredients easily adhere to stainless steel, especially around welds, transitions and areas with higher roughness. That build-up leads to:

  • More frequent or intensive cleaning
  • More product residue inside the equipment
  • A higher risk of cross-contamination between batches
  • Poorer product flow and discharge
  • Extra downtime during cleaning and changeovers
Operator inspecting a treated stainless steel part
What ViwateQ delivers

Less adhesion, better discharge

Instead of blasting the surface away, ViwateQ optimises the existing topography. Geometry and details are preserved.

Less

Product adhesion

Powders and ingredients stick less to the steel.

Better

Cleanability

Less build-up means faster, more effective cleaning.

Uniform

Surface

Welds and ground areas get an even finish.

Hygienic

Design

Complements the hygienic design principles in your equipment.

Applications

Applications in bulk handling

  • Mixers and mixing vessels
  • Bins, silo outlets and hoppers
  • Dosing and weighing systems
  • Filling and discharge sections
  • Inspection hatches and transitions
Inside of a stainless steel mixer with smooth surfaces finished by ViwateQ
Frequently asked questions

Questions from bulk handling

How does ViwateQ fit our production process?

Parts can be treated by an approved ViwateQ partner and then integrated into the equipment. You use a standardised finish without changing your own manufacturing process.

Is the geometry of parts preserved?

Yes. ViwateQ optimises the existing surface rather than blasting it away. Shape and details remain intact.

Can we feel the result first?

Yes, request a free sample. We treat a test part of your material so you can see and feel the difference.

Stainless steel process vessel after ViwateQ Finishing
Treated stainless steel part after ViwateQ Finishing
Wet polishing stainless steel parts in the ViwateQ cabin

Outsource or bring it in-house?

Have your parts finished by ViwateQ service, or bring the technology into your own production with a dedicated cabin. We help you choose the route that fits your volumes.

    Reinhard van Essche, ViwateQ
    Our engineers are ready to help

    Discuss your bulk application

    Tell us which parts you want finished and where adhesion causes problems today. An engineer will get in touch.

    Operator applying ViwateQ Finishing to a stainless steel frame