In food production, even minor disruptions are enough to trigger an unplanned shutdown. Overflow, leaks, or false detections quickly lead to scrap, rework, and additional quality assurance efforts.
Sensor failures are described based on failure patterns and influencing factors such as chemicals, thermal shock, or unstable signals and linked to their consequences in terms of downtime, scrap, and restart times. An OEE framework with clear steps guides the process from the root cause through corrective actions and monitoring to the prioritization of critical measurement points.
Resolve the causes of outages
CIP and SIP are divided into preparation, rinse phases, cleaning, disinfection, and release. In washdown areas, dead spaces, residues, and incorrectly specified parameters for media, time, or temperature compromise the cleaning effectiveness.
Check the CIP/SIP process chain
Contact type, material and conformity certificates, as well as documentation, must be complete at each measurement point and consistent with one another. Checkpoints for archiving, product changes, retrofits, and deviations ensure traceability without any gaps.
Review the release documentation
Which connection technology is suitable for hygienic areas? An overview of cables, connectors, and sealing concepts, with a focus on cleaning and process conditions.
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Technical and regulatory requirements determine whether sensor technology may be used in sensitive areas. What approvals and certifications are relevant for sensor technology and components in the food industry?
Overview of Approvals and Certifications
Without a properly functioning level measurement system, there is a risk of overflow or incorrect batch quantities.
Interruptions in flow measurement jeopardize dosing accuracy and production approval.
Missing position signals lead to scrap and unplanned machine stoppages.
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