Food Industry

Clean, burr-free surfaces are essential in food production to ensure the  highest hygiene standards and efficient processes. With automated Stream Finishing and Electro Finishing Technologies, OTEC delivers micro-fine, easy-to-clean surfaces, setting new benchmarks for quality and cost-effectiveness.

CHOOSING OTEC MEANS

• Maximum Hygiene
  Simplified cleaning, reduced risk  of contamination.
• Increased Efficiency
  Shorter processing times, lower costs.
• Extended Tool Life 
  Reduced wear, longer durability.
• Process Reliability
  Consistent results, uniform quality.

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CONVEYOR SCREWS

Through targeted surface optimization using processes such as vibratory grinding and electropolishing, you can sustainably increase your production efficiency. The micro-fine smoothed structure minimizes adhesion and friction, which leads to a significantly reduced wear of your components. At the same time, the non-porous surface ensures improved hygiene, as contamination is prevented and cleaning cycles are shortened. These advantages not only extend the service life of your equipment but also optimize the entire manufacturing process and lower operating costs.

CHOCOLATE MOLDS

Mirror-smooth molds, created through specialized surface treatment, enable the consistent and clean demolding of pralines and chocolate bars.Mirror-smooth molds, created through specialized surface treatment, enable the consistent and clean demolding of pralines and chocolate bars. The reduced surface roughness minimizes the adhesion of the chocolate mass, which decreases material loss and supports a consistently high-quality appearance of the final products. At the same time, the improved surface quality facilitates the cleaning of the molds and contributes to compliance with hygiene requirements in the food industry. Residue-free processes ensure the cleanliness of the products.

VALVE AND DOSING COMPONENTS

Precise surface treatment enables the uniform smoothing of components with complex and intricate contours, such as those found in valves and dosing elements. The use of processes like surface densification and high-gloss polishing leads to reduced adhesion and optimized flow behavior. The improved surface structure supports compliance with hygiene standards, which is particularly relevant for the food and pharmaceutical industries. These features increase process reliability and simplify the cleaning of components, making production processes more efficient and dependable.

BRASS AND STAINLESS STEEL DIES

Specialized processing techniques for matrices made of brass and stainless steel create a smooth, burr-free surface with defined edge rounding. The use of precision polishing and grinding technologies improves the dimensional stability of the matrices during intensive use. The optimized surface quality and defined edge enable exact mold impressions and reduce material adhesion. This simplifies cleaning and supports compliance with hygiene standards, which is crucial for food production.