Food is probably the last thing that comes to mind when talking about chemical adhesives, sealants and technical sprays. However, our WEICON products for applications in the food industry are actually used more often than you might think.
Repair and wear protection of rapeseed agitator blades
We are all familiar with rapeseed oil – as a salad dressing, cooking oil or for the production of edible fats such as margarine. However, it is not only used in the food industry. Also for technical applications in industry and in the cosmetic and medical sector for the production of ointments. Rapeseed oil is produced in modern large-scale plants – but intensive use can also lead to wear and corrosion. And this is exactly where our WEICON products come into play: according to the motto ‘Turn old into new’, the blades of a rapeseed agitator were repaired and protected against wear.
WEICON HB 300 and Ceramic HC 220
Before any repair, coating or touch-up, thorough cleaning of the surface is essential. First, the blades of the rapeseed agitator were cleaned with our WEICON Cleaner S before they were treated with a sandblasting machine. In order to completely remove all residues on the blades, they were then cleaned again.
Now the actual repair could begin – in the next step, the abrasive areas of the wings were filled with our epoxy resin system WEICON HB 300. WEICON HB 300 is steel-filled and resistant to high temperatures, making it suitable for use in many areas of industry for repair and moulding. It can also be applied to vertical surfaces without any problems.
In a second work step, a second layer was applied with WEICON Ceramic HC 220, as it is an optimal wear protection for heavily stressed surfaces due to its high abrasion resistance. It is also highly resistant to high temperatures and has drinking water approval in accordance with BS6920.
For optimum protection, both products were then applied a second time before the blades of the rapeseed agitator could be used again. Resources were also saved and the aspect of sustainability was taken into account.
Repair of a stainless steel pipe for processing tomatoes
Have you ever thought about how the food we enjoy every day is prepared? I’m not talking about the cooking, but the production and processing before it ends up on our plates. In large factories, meat, fruit, vegetables and other foods are prepared for us in such a way that we can utilise them in the kitchen afterwards. Specialised machines are needed for this. If one of these machines breaks down or is defective, help is needed quickly!
WEICON Pipe Repair-Kit
Our WEICON Pipe Repair-Kit was used to repair a stainless steel pipe from a tomato processing machine. The kit is used for the emergency repair of defective and damaged pipes and lines and can be used in machine and plant construction, in tank and apparatus construction, in the food, cosmetics and pharmaceutical industries and in many other areas. It can also be used in the food industry without any problems as it complies with the NSF standard. The material hardens after 30 minutes, is resilient and has a high resistance to pressure. And if you don’t have a suitable tool to hand in an emergency, that’s no problem, because you don’t need one with the WEICON Pipe Repair-Kit!
First, the damaged area on the stainless steel pipe was sanded, then the pipe was cleaned with our WEICON Cleaner S. And now the actual repair could begin – the damaged area was closed and sealed with the WEICON Repair Stick Steel. Our WEICON Repair-Tape was used to further stabilise, seal and consolidate the damaged area. It is impregnated with a special resin and is activated by contact with water. Finally, a final coating with our WEICON Zinc Spray is recommended as corrosion protection and for visual enhancement.
Our WEICON Pipe Repair Kit is a reliable aid for quickly and easily sealing cracks and leaks permanently.
Technical sprays in the food industry
Our technical sprays are frequently used in the food industry. Our foam cleaner and our quick cleaner, for example, have NSF-A1 approval and can therefore be used safely in the food and beverage industry as well as the pharmaceutical and cosmetics industry.
WEICON Bio-Fluid und W 44 T
Our WEICON Bio-Fluid and our W 44 T are also regularly used in the food industry. WEICON Bio-Fluid is a resin- and acid-free, medically pure white oil. It has been specially developed for lubrication and care. The oil reduces friction and wear, suppresses squeaking noises, protects against corrosion and dissolves dirt and rust. Bio-Fluid has NSF approval and may be used wherever there is occasional, technically unavoidable contact with foodstuffs or their packaging. WEICON W 44 T-Fluid also has NSF approval and is a physiologically harmless multifunctional oil. The resin- and acid-free oil combines lubrication, water displacement, corrosion protection, cleaning and preservation in one product. Thanks to its special formula and excellent creeping properties. Because of its special formulation, W 44 T can contribute to improving workplace safety and health protection.
Both products are used, for example, on conveyor and packaging machines in warehouses and in processing. WEICON W 44 T is mainly used in warehouses and laundries as a multi-oil on chains, gates and corroded surfaces.
