A Discussion on Air Quality Standards ISO 8573.1 and ISO 12500
By Jay Francis, Vice President of Marketing, SPX Dehydration & Filtration
The next time you sit down for dinner; take a good look at your food. There’s a very good chance compressed air played an essential role in preparing your meal for consumption.
Compressed air is a vital energy source and is utilized in multiple operations in a food processing facility. When properly treated, compressed air is regarded as a safe, clean utility, as compared to other energy sources. Compressed provides the energy source for pneumatic conveyers that transport liquids, powders and moisture sensitive product throughout the plant. It provides power for pneumatically operated tools and equipment that renders meat products, aerates liquids and mixes granular ingredients. It is ultimately used to package, wrap, seal, palletize and label food products prior to storage or shipment.