Level sensors play an integral role in many industries. From monitoring critical liquid levels to ensuring safety, the applications are vast. In the food processing industry, the ability to prevent harmful contamination, spoiling, or machine malfunction, are just a few of the ways liquid level and float sensors are used.
As manufacturers work toward meeting stringent guidelines, the various sensors, switches and computerized systems used in food processing make it possible to get accurate information about the contents of their machines. Here are some of the top ways level sensors are used to ensure the food we’re consuming is processed properly.
Product Quality
Food spoil, sanitation and other concerns like contamination are all a part of the food processing industry. To maintain high levels of product quality, it’s vital that exact measures of ingredients are used and that temperatures are maintained during the production process. Changes in these parameters could have an effect on the quality and safety of products. SMD Fluid Controls’ float switches are a great option for food processing because they are durable, resist corrosion and have high-temperature capabilities.
Product Consistency
Trying to get something exactly the same every single time can be a daunting task. For manufacturers, there is no other way. Maintaining consistent quality with every batch is critical to the bottom line and to maintaining customer loyalty. With level sensors, the food industry is able to monitor the contents of a tank or vessels for malfunctions or other factors contributing to inaccurate consistency.
Compliance
In addition to strict sanitation rules from the government for food processing, the Food and Drug Administration also conducts inspections around how food and beverages undergo processing if they will be consumed by the public. This includes stringent inspections to verify the calibration and accuracy of any processing equipment the food must pass through. SMD Fluid Controls’ temperature switches are a great way to ensure liquids are adequately/consistently heated for applications like pasteurization and more.
SMD Fluid Controls has locations in both the United States and the United Kingdom and designs and manufactures level sensors for a diverse range of industries.