Equipment Cleanability Evaluation
by Sani-Matic
Ace Sanitary
Ace Sanitary
Seal-Rite™ Hose
Seal-Rite™ Hose
ECE
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ECE #1001
AUG 2022
Scope & Overview
Equipment Details
This evaluation focuses on cleanability of the outside sealing area of Ace Sanitary's Seal-Rite hose vs. traditional non-gasketed hoses.
Ace Sanitary' s Seal-Rite hose features a patented and unique external, 360° gasket seal at the O.D. hose/ferrule crimp.
Seal-Rite Hose Overview
Cleaning System Specifcations The SaniCab® P Series automated cabinet washer, with custom active rack designed to hold 1.5" and 2.0" TC hoses, was utilized for this testing. This test focuses on O.D. hose/ferrule crimp cleaning, which is provided by the SaniCab's chamber rotary sprays. The test also performed cleaning through the hose I.D. via connection to active rack.
SaniCab P335
Active Rack Flow (Cleans I.D.)
Chamber Rotary Spray (Cleans O.D.)
Parts Rack
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Testing & Results
Details of Test
This test utilized ribofavin testing, an industry recognized method of spray coverage testing. Removal of ribofavin in this test proves that spray coverage is achievable for the equipment when utilizing the specifed cleaning system. When a ribofavin test is successful, cleaning the equipment of any product of can be successful through use of the correct combination of cleaning parameters (TACT - Time, Action, Chemical, Temperature) for that particular product and process.
Ribofavin Applied - Standard Hose
Three (3) 30 second recirculated rinses through both chamber rotary sprays & the active rack was performed for this test.
Ribofavin Applied - Seal-Rite Hose
30 sec
x3
Results A standard hose crimp creates a crevice on the outside of the hose capable of holding ribofavin, resulting in a failed ribofavin test. This will likely create unsanitary conditions and harborage bacteria while in process use over time.
The gasket seal design of the Seal-Rite hose did not hold any ribofavin solution and had no fuorescence.
Post-Test Standard Hose
Crevice allows for harborage of ribofavin
Gasket seal prevents harborage of ribofavin
Post-Test Seal-Rite Hose
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Testing & Results
Conclusions
The gasket seal design of the Seal-Rite hose, when compared to traditional non- gasketed exterior hose seals, increases the sanitary design aspects of the outside of this hose and prevents egress of solution and other contaminents into the hose interior. This supports the manufacturers claims of eliminating ledges and crevices that collect bacteria.
ECE
Business Value Added
Reduced Hose Replacements
Reduced Risk of Microbial Contamination
Reduced Cleaning Labor
Reduced Cleaning Time
Reduced Utility Consumption
Repeatable, Reportable, Efective Cleaning
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