To meet international quality requirements, our client needed a fully integrated bulk bin solution to reduce their pathogen and product contamination risk in a red line environment. With compliance top of mind, we were able to explore UV-C opportunities.

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During the detailed design phase, we needed to navigate three key challenges:

1. The chain conveyor transitions, where creative automation techniques would be required to lift and expose the pallets to UV-C light
2. Shadow testing, to ensure complete light exposure
3. Continuation of normal production output

The Bulk Bin UV-C Disinfection Booth was designed to integrate into existing structures and airlock systems for conveying bulk ingredients into a high-care blending area, removing the ability for pathogens to multiply, and managing risk.

Our innovative design ensured thorough disinfection of all six sides of the bins, meeting international audit standards and supporting the customer’s export capabilities.

For Dairy Goat Co-Op, we were able to deliver:‍

• Disinfection of 500kg bulk bins
• 15 bins per hour throughput'
• 9mJ/cm2 average surface irradiance
• UV Intensity monitoring
• Integrated CAT 3 safety-rated design
• Teflon UV lamp glass breakage protection.