Guide: 4 Tools for Efficient Cleaning of Equipment ¦ METTLER TOLEDO
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4 Tools for Efficient Cleaning of Equipment

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Our collection of tools provide straight forward and efficient cleaning procedures
that help ensure a hygienic workplace.

Is your equipment cleaning process as efficient as it could be? Ensuring the highest standards of hygiene in pharmaceutical manufacturing can be a time consuming task. Wrong procedures increase the risk of cross contamination or damaged equipment.

Our 4 Tools for Equipment Cleaning help take the right considerations when specifying equipment, streamline workflows and facilitate easy and efficient compliance with GMP guidelines.

 

 

Our collection of tools for efficient cleaning cover:

  • Efficient Cleaning with Hygienically Designed Equipment
  • GMP Certificates for Scales Supporting Cleaning Validation
  • SOP for Cleaning of Industrial Bench Scales
  • Prevent (Cross) Contamination with Hygienically Designed Floor Scales

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Brochure: Efficient Cleaning with Hygienically Designed Equipment
Risk Assessment of Design Features of Industrial Scales
SOP: Cleaning of Industrial Bench Scales
White Paper: Prevent Cross-Contamination with Hygienically Designed Floor Scales

How do I clean my scale In pharma manufacturing?

Industrial scales are built according to hygienic design principles which simplifies cleaning and ensures a long lifetime of equipment even under harsh cleaning conditions. The user manual and operating instructions should be referred to about how to clean your scale, as well as what the appropriate cleaning agents are. All cleaning agents should be adequately rinsed away as outlined in the user manual.  Stainless steel models also require subsequent oiling for proper maintenance.

What cleaning agents should I use to clean my scale?

Industial scales withstand typical cleaning agents used in most industries.  For more specific information Please refer to www.mt.com/Ind-cleaning-recommendations.

What cleaning agents shouldn't I use to clean my scale?

Cleaning agents should not be highly acidic, alkaline or chlorinated.  Substances with a high or low pH should be avoided, because they can increase the likelihood of corrrosion.  Please refer to www.mt.com/Ind-cleaning-recommendations for appropriate cleaning agents.

How can I prevent contamination in my weighing process?

Contamination is prevented in a weighing process by using equipment that is hygienically designed and following the cleaning guidelines provided by the equipment manufacturer.  Considerations of where to install the scale, cleaning procedures, and maintenance should be addressed in order to prevent contamination.

How can I prevent contamination on my scales or equipment?

Contamination on scales is avoided by using equipment that is hygienically designed.  The main priciples for hygienic design are selecting the right construction materials, providing easy access for cleaning and preventing the accumulation of materials and liquids.  Considerations of where to install the scale, cleaning procedures, and maintenance should be addressed in order to prevent contamination.

What are the cleaning steps for scales in pharma manufacturing?

The basic cleaning steps entail consult operatirng instructions, switich off scale, clean area around outside, remove load plate, clean inside frame and terminal, clean load plate, reasssemble the scale, and level the scale, if necessary.

What Is hygienically designed equipment?

The main priciples for hygienic design are selecting the right construction materials, providing easy access for cleaning and preventing the accumulation of materials and liquids.  The construction of materials must be corrosion resistant, non-toxic and non-absorbant.  Surface roughness should be below 0.81 micrometer to prevent the accumulation of micro-organisms.  The construction should be open and easily accessible.  Horizontal elements should be rounded and dead spaces and hollow areas avoided to prevent the accumulation of liquids and contaminants.  Internal corners and angles should be rounded and welds should be continuous, smooth and polished.