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Cable assembly for food technology
Cable systems for machines that are cleaned.
- against water and cleaning
- Sealed
- against cleaning agents
- Resistant
- from a single source
- Prototype to series
Overview
Cable systems for machines that are cleaned.
In food technology, cable systems have to meet hygiene requirements and withstand water, cleaning agents and biological influences. Powertune manufactures waterproof, chemically resistant wiring harnesses for production lines, packaging machines and automated processing systems.
We select cables, connectors and sealing to match the actual load, so that signals and power are transmitted reliably even in wet conditions, during cleaning and in continuous operation.
Services
What we do for Food technology.
- Wiring harnesses for production lines and packaging machines
- Cables for automated processing systems
- Sealed connectors against water and cleaning agents
- Sensor and temperature sensor cables
- Power and control cables with industrial connectors
- Electrical testing and traceability
Waterproof, chemically resistant and reliable in signal and power transmission.
Applications
Processing from our production.
The examples show the kind of processing that production and packaging lines call for: sealed connections, temperature sensor and sensor cables, industrial connectors.
Hygiene
Built for moisture, cleaning and continuous operation.
Production lines in the food and beverage industry undergo regular wet cleaning: with water, foam, cleaning agents and disinfectants, in some cases at high pressure and at high temperatures. Cables and connectors have to withstand these conditions permanently, without moisture reaching the contacts.
- Sheath materials that are resistant to the cleaning agents used
- Sealed connectors with the matching degree of protection
- Single wire seals and cavity plugs in connector housings
- Smooth cable routing that is easy to clean, without unnecessary edges
Which degree of protection and which materials are needed depends on the cleaning method and the installation location. The basis is the specifications of the component manufacturers and your requirements. More on the selection in the article connectors and degree of protection.
Applications
For production, packaging and processing.
We produce wiring harnesses and cable sets for production lines, packaging machines and automated processing systems: power and control cables, sensor cables (with temperature sensors, for example) and cables with industrial connectors for drives and control cabinets.
For machine builders we supply cable sets to match the bill of materials of the machine: marked, tested and, on request, as a framework order with call-offs. More on mechanical engineering under Mechanical engineering & robotics.
Testing
Reliable signal and power transmission.
Every cable set is tested electrically before it leaves our plant. Through our MES, every delivery is traceable down to the individual cable. That matters when a line has to be running again quickly and replacement cables have to be reproduced identically.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions.
Which cables are suitable for the food industry?
Cables whose sheath is resistant to the cleaning agents and disinfectants used and which are designed for moisture and for the temperatures that occur. Which cable is the right one depends on the cleaning method, the installation location and any movement. We select it as specified by the manufacturer.
Which degree of protection do connectors need for wet cleaning?
That depends on the cleaning method. Water jets and high pressure cleaning call for a higher degree of protection than occasional wiping down. We match connectors and sealing to your machine.
Do you produce cable sets for packaging machines?
Yes. We produce wiring harnesses and cable sets for production lines, packaging machines and automated processing systems, from sample to series production.
Can you reproduce replacement cables identically?
Yes. Because every delivery is documented down to the individual cable, we reproduce cable sets identically. If there is no documentation, we work from a sample. More in the article rebuilding a wiring harness.
Do you also supply temperature sensor cables?
Yes. We assemble sensor cables, with NTC temperature sensors for example, individually or in series production.
Request a quote
Your project in Food technology?
Send us a drawing, a bill of materials or a sample, or sketch your wiring harness directly in the enquiry form. We will get back to you with a non-binding quote.
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Our expertise at a glance.
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