The food processing industry is mandated
to follow regulations regarding hygiene specifically regarding the layout,
design, and construction of buildings. Specific rules for production spaces
include ease in cleaning and disinfecting, good hygiene
practices, and protection against external sources of contamination.
What are swing doors?
Swing doors, as the name implies, can be
swung in both directions. These single and double-versioned swing doors have
fixed pivot hinges that can open the leaves to 90 degrees on either side of the
opening. The rounded-joint leaves enable these high-performance doors to open
to 180 degrees.
Deadlock fitted at the top and/or bottom
of the leaf allows these high speed doors to be locked.
Uses of swing doors
These high performance doors Angier NC
that are resistant to fire are used in food processing operations. These high
speed doors prevent two persons on either side of the door to push or pull in
opposite directions by glazing the doors.
Other industries also use these doors
such as the Plyfoam
II swing doors in storage
areas in department stores and warehouses. The use of these Jamison Plyfoam II
swing doors has many benefits because it can be opened simply by pushing in both
directions. Moreover, these are perfect for fire exits in car parks, schools,
hospitals, and other establishments.
Here are the reasons why owners need to
invest in swing doors for food processing:
1. Protects against contamination.
Food processing facilities always regard minimal contamination as its highest
priority. Doors must be seamless and impervious to minimize bacteria. Germs are
prevented to build up in cracks and gaps that are difficult to clean on the
surface of the door.
Hygiene is compromised if doors are easy
to crack, rot, or peel as this increases the possibility of bacterial to
reproduced in exposed surface areas.
Food facilities must impose regular and
thorough cleaning of surfaces. Thus, these doors must be waterproof and smooth
for easier cleaning and disinfection.
Traffic and vigorous cleaning procedures
attack door surfaces. Thus, these doors must be able to withstand such
attacks.
2. Increases safety and productivity.
These doors are wide enough to allow ease in the movement of vehicles,
equipment, and staff. These doors also are equipped with automated and
self-closing mechanisms that are significant in terms of opening speed. This
also helps minimize pests.
Faster opening times minimize does not
only reduce contamination, dust, draughts; these also reduce energy costs and
increase production efficiency.
Automated doors prevent damage to the
door by reducing collisions and also improves the safety of the staff.
Food processing industries must always
adhere to the highest standards of hygiene practices. One of these is the
choice for using appropriate swing doors that has numerous benefits. Having the
right choice is crucial in promoting excellence in food industries. Thus, it is
a good decision to invest in swing doors for food processing.
For any questions and orders, contact Passport Door and
Dock Systems at Angier: (919)
639-0334 or Farmville: (252) 753-6100 or send your request at http://bit.ly/passportdockanddoor-contact-us or http://bit.ly/passportdockanddoor-service-request. Service areas include North Carolina, Angier NC &
Farmville NC.
