nh-foodandbev

Protect your critical electrical equipment with easy-to-clean, washdown-ready enclosures to preserve sanitary conditions and keep products safe.

Food and Beverage manufacturers must deploy advanced sanitary solutions to ensure the health and safety of consumers worldwide and to protect their businesses from costly downtime and recalls. Among the crucial pieces of equipment in any food manufacturing plant are electrical enclosures, which play a vital role in maintaining these high standards of hygiene.

With that in mind, nVent HOFFMAN manufactures hygienic design enclosures and accessories that are specially engineered for Food and Beverage applications and other sanitary environments. The hygienic design enclosures' design features help preserve sanitary conditions and protect critical electrical equipment in the most demanding food manufacturing environments.

Food & Beverage maintenance personnel have long faced the challenge of protecting critical electrical equipment during washdown procedures. Manual methods like caulking, bagging, and weather stripping were time-consuming and often ineffective, leading to potential contamination and production delays.

nVent HOFFMAN offers a solution with its comprehensive portfolio of sanitary enclosures. These enclosures are specifically designed to withstand harsh washdown environments, providing reliable protection against water intrusion and bacterial growth. By simplifying the protection process, HOFFMAN helps food and beverage manufacturers improve efficiency, reduce risk, and maintain strict sanitary standards.nventhoffman-11


Hygienic design best practices

nVent HOFFMAN continues to deliver innovative, unique equipment protection solutions to meet the needs of rigorous sanitary conditions. HOFFMAN’s sanitary solutions are designed to be easier to maintain and reduce the risk of foreign materials entering the food being processed.

nVent HOFFMAN specially engineered enclosures for sanitary washdown cleaning procedures incorporate these hygienic design principles:

  • Meet stringent industry standards – including UL Type 4X, IP66, and IP69 ratings – for preventing liquid ingress and resisting corrosion.
  • Provide a door seal that can be easily maintained and replaced, if necessary.
  • Robustly capable of surviving high-temperature, high-pressure cleaning operations.
  • Reliably maintain functionality after repeated cleaning cycles

 HyShed: Superior Protection

nVent HOFFMAN HyShed is a cutting-edge enclosure designed to deliver maximum protection in even the most demanding environments. It is the industry's top-rated solution for total sanitary washdown, safeguarding equipment in clean-in-place and harsh washdown applications. The HyShed is perfect for on-machine controls and areas with extreme temperature fluctuations.

The entire HyShed range meets the industry's most stringent standards for high-pressure, high-temperature cleaning, including IP69K (DIN), IP69 (IEC), NSF, and Type 4X. Moreover, the HyShed is the first enclosure to achieve a 3-A System Component Qualification Certificate. The HyShed portfolio comprises 18 hinge cover models and five screw cover models, along with a range of innovative IP69K-rated accessories. nventhoffman-14

Promotes longer lifecycles for controls and drives

  • Watertight seal and corrosion resistance improve the safety of critical controls and drive

Wipes out catch points for bacteria to grow, and resist corrosion

  • Sloped top (15° for hinge cover and 10° for screw cover)
  • Replaceable blue FDA-grade silicone gasket
  • Complete 304 stainless steel construction and hardware
  • Streamlined hygienic design

Speeds and simplifies maintenance

  • Eliminates extra manual steps before and after washdown
  • FDA-grade silicone gasket is easy to replace, clean, maintain, and install
  • Latches and screws use a standard tool

nVent HOFFMAN Hygienic Design Enclosures:
Protecting Your Operations

Designed to withstand rigorous washdown procedures, nVent HOFFMAN hygienic design enclosures streamline cleaning and sanitization processes, ensuring product safety in food manufacturing and other regulated environments. By minimizing hygiene risks, preventing water and dust intrusion, and featuring durable gaskets, these enclosures safeguard against contamination and maximize uptime.

Key Benefits:

  • Enhanced Hygiene: Self-draining surfaces, smooth finishes, and gap-free designs reduce maintenance costs and downtime.
  • Water and Dust Protection: IP66 and/or IP69 IEC ratings ensure protection during high-pressure and high-temperature cleaning.
  • Durable Gaskets: FDA-approved blue silicone gaskets resist harsh chemicals and are easy to maintain.
  • Corrosion Resistance: Type 4x certification guarantees durability in corrosive environments.

 Protection for Every Need

nVent HOFFMAN hygienic design enclosure portfolio offers three levels of protection to suit your specific application:

  • High: HDW enclosures for demanding clean-in-place and sanitary washdown environments.
  • Medium: AFS enclosures for general sanitary washdown applications.
  • Basic: ASR enclosures for minimal washdown requirements.

Complementary Solutions

To ensure optimal performance in extreme environments, nVent HOFFMAN also provides a comprehensive range of climate control solutions. These solutions help protect against condensation and maintain the integrity of internal electrical components, ensuring the longevity and reliability of your equipment.