The food and beverage industry demands high standards, efficiency, and regulatory compliance. Kadant provides advanced fluid handling, roll cleaning, and filtration solutions tailored to meet these specific needs. With a strong focus on safety, sustainability, and operational excellence, Kadant's products help food and beverage manufacturers maintain consistent production quality while optimizing their processes.

Ensuring Safety and Compliance

Kadant’s commitment to safety and compliance is demonstrated through our HAACP International-certified (Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point) blades and blade holders. The HACCP International food safe certification is vital to ensure these specific blades and blade holders are suitable for use in the regulated food industry. This helps mitigate risks of contamination and ensures that products meet stringent safety standards.

Our SX® and RX™ rotary joints, with appropriate seal package, comply with FDA and EFSA regulations in many food processing applications. This includes confectionery creation, cereal flaking, and heated drum drying. These joints facilitate the safe and efficient transfer of steam, water, and other heat transfer fluids, which are essential for consistent and high-quality food production.

Rotary Joints for Enhanced Efficiency

Rotary joints play a crucial role in the operation of drum dryers and other rotating equipment, facilitating the transfer of steam, water, and other heat transfer fluids. Kadant's rotary joints used in food processing applications offer high reliability and long service life even under demanding conditions.

SX Rotary Joints

The Kadant SX rotary joint is primarily used in steam and condensate applications. It features carbon-graphite bearings that allow for self-alignment, which is essential for maintaining seal integrity and reducing wear. This joint is used in various processes, including cereal flakers and cookers, where consistent heating and moisture removal are required.

RX Rotary Joints

The RX rotary union is primarily used in water applications. It features advanced mechanical seal technology and ball bearings to provide high durability and reliable operation. Ideal for the food and beverage industry, it ensures a secure seal and reduces maintenance needs, enhancing operational efficiency and safety in production processes.

Advanced Filtration Systems

Effective filtration is essential in food processing to remove contaminants and ensure the purity of the final product. Kadant’s RotoFlex™ resource recovery strainer is a highly efficient filtration system that helps recover valuable materials and reduce waste.

RotoFlex™ Resource Recovery Strainer

The RotoFlex resource recovery strainer is designed to reclaim water, heat, chemicals, and fibers from process streams, contributing to a more sustainable operation. It operates without the need for external power, reducing energy consumption and operational costs. In food processing a proper filtration system can provide continuous removal of contaminants that may plug up later parts of the process. The RotoFlex™ resource recovery strainer has been proven to remove long fiber from a caustic solution for reuse in a closed-loop system in a food processing facility.

Specialized Cleaning Solutions

Maintaining clean equipment is critical in the food and beverages industry to prevent contamination and ensure product quality. Kadant offers a range of roll cleaner assemblies that are designed to keep rolling equipment clean and always operational.

VeriLite™ and VeriKleen™ Roll Cleaner Assemblies

These assemblies are compact, lightweight, capable of operating in various environments, including high-temperature settings and are HACCP International food safe certified in the UK and US. They feature a quick blade change design, reducing maintenance time and improving equipment uptime. The large selection of blade materials allows for customization based on specific application needs, ensuring effective cleaning performance.

AccuFlake™ PRO Blade Holder

One standout product in Kadant’s portfolio is the AccuFlake™ PRO Blade Holder, specifically designed for use with drum flakers in the food processing industry. This innovative blade holder is engineered to streamline the flaking process, making it an ideal retrofit option for OEM holders. Its robust design not only enhances the use of floating roll cleaning blades but also significantly extends their durability and efficiency.

Addressing Industry Pain Points

• Maintaining Hygiene Standards: Kadant's certified products ensure compliance with global food safety standards, reducing the risk of contamination.
• Reducing Downtime: Quick-change blade designs and reliable rotary joints help minimize maintenance time and maximize equipment uptime.
• Improving Efficiency: Advanced filtration systems and efficient rotary joints contribute to smoother operations, reducing energy consumption and enhancing productivity.
• Sustainability: Kadant's solutions help food processors reduce waste and recover valuable resources, supporting sustainable manufacturing practices.

By offering reliable, safe, and efficient fluid handling solutions, Kadant supports the food and beverages industry in addressing these challenges, enabling manufacturers to produce high-quality products while maintaining operational efficiency and compliance with regulatory standards.