Hygienic Design

Hygienic Design
Prevent Contamination
Efficient Cleaning

Guide Book

Effective and Efficient Cleaning

Weighing in Regulated Environments
 From Sanitary Standards to No-Risk Design

Compliance Matters Sanitary standards, as defined by EHEDG and NSF, include a wide range
Hygienic Design

of equipment design aspects that have to be considered, such as select-

How to Prevent Cross-Contamination

ing the right construction materials, providing easy access for cleaning
and preventing the accumulation of materials and liquids.

Cross-contamination in manufacturing impacts product quality and may

even lead to product recalls. Hygienically designed weighing equipment helps
Hygienic risk
prevent cross-contamination and ensures regulatory compliance. Construction materials
The construction materials must be
In many manufacturing industries, a range of regulations and industrial standards provide guidance to help corrosion resistant, non-toxic and
ensure product safety and efficacy. With regard to equipment design and use, leading authorities such as non-absorbent. Surface roughness
the FDA or the Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) are very consistent in their Good Manufacturing Practice Hygienic design should be below 0.81 micrometer to
(GMP) guidance. They all state that equipment should be designed specifically for its intended use, prevent prevent the accumulation of micro-or-
contamination of the manufactured products and facilitate easy cleaning. ganisms.

Hygienic risk
Open construction
The construction should be open and
easily accessible. Horizontal elements
should be rounded and dead spaces
Hygienic design and hollow areas avoided to prevent
the accumulation of liquid and con-
taminants.
GMP cleaning validation Hygienic design certification
GMP guidelines on cleaning validation, such as the The European Hygienic Engineering & Design Group
Qualification and Validation Annex 15 of the Europe- (EHEDG) and the National Sanitation Foundation
an Commission, specify criteria for equipment clean- (NSF International) are the best-recognized interna-
ing assessment. tional experts in the area of good design practices
for sanitary equipment.
METTLER TOLEDO’s weighing platforms designed for Hygienic risk
the use in pharmaceutical environment have been METTLER TOLEDO provides weighing equipment that No crevices and niches
certified by an independent testing institute with re- is designed according to EHEDG guidelines and cer- Internal corners and angles should be
gard to GMP guidelines and current practices in tified by NSF. rounded. Welds should be continuous,
cleaning validation. smooth and polished. Fasteners and
Hygienic design open threads should be avoided to
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 Hygienic Equipment Considerations Features of METTLER TOLEDO hygienic bench scales:
Hygienic Design

Bench Scale Solutions Complete indicator protection (IP69k)

• Double sealing of the indicator housing
• High-tech pressure compensation vent
• Protected sockets enable secure connections
Bench scales are often used for checkweighing or portioning applications in hygienically • Seamless integration of screen and keypad
sensitive areas. Poorly designed scales can be a higher contamination risk than many
people realize. The steps below will help you to inspect your scales today and protect 5
your plant from hidden dangers.
Open design
• No open threads, cavities, or dead spots for con-
taminants to hide
• Smooth stainless steel frame for easy cleaning,
with an option for electropolished finish

5 steps to ensure hygienic compliance and safety of your bench scales:

Hygienic foot design

• Resist harsh detergents and cleaning
1 2 3 procedures

Check the surfaces. All sur- Make sure stainless steel is Inspect the feet. Each foot • Easily adjustable height without open
faces should be smooth, and used throughout the equip- should be adjustable but threads that could collect contaminants
all parts should be seamless- ment. In wet environments, should not have open threads
ly integrated without any the load cell (located beneath that easily hide contaminants.
niches that could harbor the platter) should be stain-
pathogens. less steel (IP69k protection). 1

4 5 Cleaning tip!
Lift the platter where items Check the indicator. All but-
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are weighed. If the design un- tons and plugs should be A platter is typically the most
derneath isn’t open and easy
to clean, then you’ve found a
clearly sealed from incoming
water. Any exposed screws
important material contact sur-
face. Clean it thoroughly.
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hidden risk. will be hard to clean.
Smooth surface
• High-quality stainless steel (AISI 304 grade)
• Smooth surface of up to 0.81 micrometer
(electro-polished, blasted or grinded)
• Prevents accumulation of contaminants and
microorganisms

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 Hygienic Equipment Considerations Features of METTLER TOLEDO hygienic floor scales:
Hygienic Design

Floor Scale Solutions Easy cleaning access

• Pneumatic springs enable safe and easy
opening
• Corrosion resistant steel construction

In hygienically regulated environments, floor scales may be exposed to waste materi- • All moving parts are sealed with
gaskets to prevent ingress
als and regularly flooded with water during cleaning procedures, leaving them vulner-
able to contaminant or water accumulation and damage. For these applications, floor
scales must withstand the frequent use of harsh cleaning detergents and resist corro-
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sion. The steps below will help ensure your equipment is a good match for your hy- Open and rigid construction
gienic production area. • Open construction allows easy
access to all parts
• Cross ribs provide stability and
reduce size of potential
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contamination surface
5 steps to ensure hygienic compliance and safety of your floor scales:

Protected structure
• Platform structure and supporting
1 2 3 elements (e.g. column, tubes) are
closed and continuously welded
Begin by inspecting the exte- High-quality stainless steel To facilitate thorough clean-
rior surfaces of the scale. should be used on all floor ing, access to all parts un- • Cables are hidden inside, and cable
Surfaces should be smooth scales. All elements should derneath the deck is impor- glands are protected against dust
and free of ruts and scrapes. be continuously welded to re- tant. Make sure the deck can and liquid ingress (IP69k)
move any niches where be lifted and that cleaners
pathogens may hide. know how to lift it safely.

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Lift the deck and inspect un- Find the indicator that dis-
derneath. Can water easily plays the weight readings. A movable floor scale can be
drain from the corners to pre- Make sure it is sealed to pro-
vent accumulation? Have ex- tect from water and chemical
pushed away for cleaning pur-
poses. 3 4
posed cables been mini- ingress and that it is cleaned
mized? regularly.
Smooth surface
• High-quality stainless steel (AISI 304 grade)
• Smooth surface of up to 0.81 micrometer
(electro-polished, blasted or grinded)
• Prevents accumulation of contaminants and
microorganisms

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 Features of METTLER TOLEDO hygienic weigh modules:

Patented gasket design

Hygienic Equipment Considerations
Hygienic Design

• Joint areas are sealed to avoid contaminants

• Self-draining design so that no liquid can be

Tank Weighing Solutions retained

• Soft rubber is used to allow horizontal
movement

Angled base plate

Tanks are an integral part of many hygienically sensitive operations. Weigh modules • Stainless steel grades AISI 304 and 316
are used to monitor the weight and fill level of the tanks for filling and batching opera- • Base plate without horizontal surfaces to prevent
tions and must withstand regular wash down procedures. The steps below will help you material and liquid accumulation
check your weigh modules to ensure you comply with hygienic requirements. • Conical washer design to enable tight seal and
secure connections

Hygienic cable gland

• IP69K protected to enable a secure connection
• No exposed threads that can collect
contaminants
5 steps to ensure hygienic compliance and safety of your weigh modules:

Hygienic load cell design

1 2 3 • Food-grade stainless steel

Check the module surfaces All surfaces must be self- Make sure the weigh module • Mirror polished surfaces (Ra 0.1 μm)
and the gaskets. Any scrapes draining, meaning they can- can be cleaned thoroughly • Curved design for self-drainability
or scratches are potential not be horizontal. Test by from all directions. Weigh • Laser etched label (Ra 0.4 μm)
risks for contaminant or water dripping water onto the sur- modules are exposed to the
accumulation. faces to make sure the water environment and any niche
runs off instead of pooling. can harbor pathogens if not
cleaned.
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4 5 Cleaning tip!
Inspect bolts and cable con- Follow the cord to the junc- 1 2
nectors, to ensure there are tion box, and make sure it is Standard METTLER TOLEDO
no niches that can host bac- sealed from liquid ingress. MultiMountTM weigh modules
teria. can easily be exchanged with
the fully approved hygienically
designed version to optimize
cleaning efficiency. Sealed interfaces (IP69k)
• No metal-to-metal contact to avoid
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microorganism contamination
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• Food-grade polymers (FDA)
• Tight seal with controlled compression

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 Weighing Equipment
Hygienic Design

Designed for Hygienic Environments

Bench Scales Weighing Indicators

Model PBA639/PBD659 PBK989

Model ICS689 IND570 IND930
Bench Platform High Precision Bench Platform
Metal Keypad Indicator Advanced Weighing Indicator Programmable Scale Indicator

Key benefits • Highest sanitary standards • High-precision weighing

• Withstands heavy wash down • Robust construction
• Unique impact protection for long-term durability • Suitable for high-speed weighing processes
Certificates NSF, GMP certified GMP certified Key benefits • Full stainless-steel indicator face • Chemical resistance for harsh • Large touch-screen supports
• Fast and accurate weighing with cleaning agents intuitive handling
IP rating IP68/IP69k IP66/IP68
colorWeight ® • Optimized for blending, filling and • Free programming for customized
Material Stainless steel AISI304 or AISI316 Stainless steel AISI304 or AISI316 dosing operations requirements
• Multiple manual weighing applications
Surface Electro-polished Electro-polished
Capacities 3 – 600 kilogram 3 – 300 kilogram Certificates EHEDG, NSF, GMP certified - GMP certified
Approved resolution 1 × 6,000e (PBD659), 2 × 3,000e (PBD639) Up to 30,000e IP rating IP68/69k IP69k IP69k
More information www.mt.com/PBD659 www.mt.com/PBK9 More information www.mt.com/ICS689 www.mt.com/IND570 www.mt.com/IND930

Floor Scales Load Cells and Hygienic Designed Weigh Modules

Model PFA779lift PUA579lift ACW520 Model SWB805 Hygienic Stainless Steel Load Cell
Hygienic Lift Floor Scale Low Profile Floor Scale Mobile Floor Scale MultiMountTM Weigh Module SLP845 and SSH Single-Point Load Cells

Key benefits • Liftable deck plate for easy clean- • Liftable platform for easy cleaning • Cable-free weighing device with
ing access access the flexibility to place it anywhere Key benefits • Developed for pharma and food applications • Stainless steel multi purpose load cell
• Open cross-rib construction • Fully wireless communication • Self-draining design • Well protected against moisture
• Withstands heavy wash down
• Built-in safety features for smooth installation and operation • Easy to integrate into new or existing weighing systems
• Withstands heavy wash down • Ultra-low profile for easy access • Ideal for clean rooms
Certificates OIML, NTEP, ATEX, NSF, GMP OIML, NTEP, ATEX,
Certificates GMP certified EHEDG, GMP certified OIML, NTEP, CPA
IP rating IP68 / IP69k IP68 (SSH), IP68/IP69K (SLP845)
IP rating IP68 IP68 IP68 / IP69k
Material Stainless steel AISI304 or AISI316 Stainless steel
Material Stainless steel AISI304 or AISI316 Stainless steel AISI304 or AISI316 Stainless steel AISI304
Capacities 110 kilogram – 4.5t 15–200 kg
Capacities 300kg – 3,000 kg 300kg – 1,500 kg Adjustable to local requirements
3,000e / 2 × 3,000e 1 × 6,000e / 2 × 3,000e 3000e (OIML) , 5000d (NTEP) Approval OIML C3, NTEP III M 5000 OIML and NTEP
Approved resolution
More information www.mt.com/PFA779lift www.mt.com/PUA579 www.mt.com/ACW520 More information www.mt.com/IND-MultiMount www.mt.com/SLP845

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Resources for Efficient Cleaning
Streamline Sanitization Efforts

Is your equipment cleaning process as efficient as it could be? Our collec-

tion of tools provide straightforward and efficient cleaning procedures that
help ensure a hygienic workplace.

SOP: Cleaning of Industrial Bench Scales

The cleanliness of a scale can have a significant impact on operational efficiency
and its lifetime, as well as user safety. Download the free Cleaning SOP to guide
your personnel to properly clean your bench scales and put them back into proper
position for continued use.

` www.mt.com/ind-cleaning-tools

7 Steps to Hygienic Workstations

Ensuring a hygienic workstation is easier said than done. Operators can complete
several simple daily tasks at their station to accomplish this. Download the poster
and hang it in each workstation to ensure that no step is forgotten

` www.mt.com/ind-cleaning-poster

www.mt.com
For more information

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Industrial Division
Local contact: www.mt.com/contacts

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