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Hygienic Design Is of the Utmost Importance

As a member of the EHEDG, Rexroth supports its aims and assists in improving essential design criteria based on its expertise in automation. We are also sending a clear signal that we are familiar with the challenges faced by our partners in the food industry and are willing to address them head on.
Rexroth’s extensive experience in the food industry and its close cooperation with the EHEDG have resulted in another milestone for our product range: The CL03 valve terminal system has been especially developed in accordance with strict criteria for use in the food industry. It was awarded EHEDG certification in January 2010, making it the very first pneumatic component to achieve this distinction.

The CL03 valve terminal system’s design and specific materials successfully withstood tests to measure resistance to the most-varied cleaning chemicals. The valve housing was designed in line with hygienic criteria to avoid joints, grooves, or gaps. Classified in the high protection class IP69K, this valve terminal system is ideal for cleaning at high pressure and at high temperatures. This helps to avoid dirt pockets and the associated contamination risks, making it perfect for areas that come into direct contact with food. The CL03 valve terminal system has a modular design and comes in many different variants, including field bus connection.

Our cooperation with the EHEDG and certification of relevant products assures our customers that they are using hygienic components, enabling smooth manufacturing of food products. Compliance with EHEDG criteria is monitored annually by an institute authorized by the association. This is to our advantage, as a hygienic component design is of the utmost importance to our food industry customers. We saw a need on the market and acted accordingly. As a result, we are making an important contribution to food safety – not only for our specific customers, but for all consumers.”