Hygienic stainless steel for the dairy industry
Milk protein and fat leave no room for compromise
Milk proteins and fats quickly form deposits on stainless steel. Every cleaning cycle depends on how well the surface cooperates. A rough or uneven surface takes more time, water and detergent, and increases the risk of biofilm.
At the same time, standards such as 3-A and EHEDG set clear roughness requirements for product contact surfaces.
A surface that works with your cleaning
ViwateQ delivers a uniform, smooth finish that measurably meets the standards in your sector.
and EHEDG
The finish meets the roughness requirements of 3-A and EHEDG.
Cleaning
Fewer deposits mean shorter cleaning cycles and less detergent.
Chemical residues
The process is fully mechanical, nothing is left on the steel.
Across the part
Welds and ground areas get the same finish as the rest.
Applications in dairy
ViwateQ is applied to parts that touch product or are cleaned frequently, such as:
- Filling and dosing machines
- Cheese processing and moulding systems
- Powder handling, hoppers and bins
- Conveying systems and frames
- Covers and housings
Questions from the dairy industry
As a stand-alone treatment ViwateQ easily achieves a roughness below 0.8 µm, depending on the starting material. That meets the general requirements of EHEDG and 3-A.
Depending on the project, we provide detailed roughness and measurement reports for your quality control and compliance.
No. ViwateQ uses no chemicals. The surface is treated mechanically, after which a new passive layer forms.
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.
Discuss your dairy application
Tell us which parts you want finished. An engineer will look at the options and get in touch.