02/09/2026
What does hygienic design add to your production process?
In food processing, hygienic design directly affects how easily equipment can be cleaned, inspected and maintained.
Product residue often collects in places that are difficult to reach. Machine design can limit that from the start. Smooth product-contact surfaces, minimal hollow spaces and accessible components make it easier to keep the process clean and controlled.
Several design choices contribute to this:
➡️ Smooth surfaces help limit product build-up and make cleaning easier
➡️ Retractable shafts and large access hatches give operators better access to product-contact areas
➡️ Bearings positioned outside the product zone reduce contamination risks and improve accessibility
➡️ Automated cleaning can shorten cleaning cycles and reduce manual intervention
These details have an impact during daily production. Less residue means less cleaning work. Better access shortens inspection and maintenance activities. Faster cleaning and changeovers reduce the time equipment is unavailable for production.
Hygienic design therefore affects both food safety and the amount of productive time available between cleaning, maintenance and product changeovers.
See how hygienic design is applied in our Pegasus® Mixers: https://dinnissen.com/en/our-solutions/pegasus-R-mixers
