UL Type. NEMA. IP. When considering machinery that includes electrical controls, food processors are likely to encounter those terms in regard to the controls enclosure and external components. But what exactly do these enclosure ratings mean? Let’s take a closer look. What does UL mean? Underwriters Laboratory (UL) is a not-for-profit organization that conducts safety …
Tilt or Column Dumper – Which Is Right for Your Facility?
Column dumpers and tilt dumpers perform the same basic function-raise a container into the air and tip the contents into another machine or storage vessel for the next step in the process. Knowing that, how does a food processor determine whether they need a column dumper or a tilt dumper? And furthermore, after determining which …
Common Food Processing Safety Features
It’s just as important for organizations to keep their team members safe as it is to efficiently produce products. That’s why at EnSight Solutions, we strive to help processors maintain a safe environment for their team by offering a variety of food processing safety features on our machines. Here are some of the most common.
Made in the U.S.A. … So What?
Over and over again, Americans are urged to buy products that are made in the U.S.A. over imported ones. Why, though? For a long time, supporters of American-made products have touted the quality as being superior to imported products. They’ve also touted that by buying American-made products, people are supporting Americans and American companies. Today, …
5 Ways EnSight Keeps Lead Times in Check
Increased product demand and supply chain disruptions have resulted in many food processors having to wait longer than normal for their new machines. Obviously, this can be problematic for organizations that are trying to open a new facility or increase production to meet demand. They need machines, and the longer they don’t have them the …
Are OEMs Obligated to Provide Sanitation Information?
When food processors sign a contract with an OEM, they’re expecting the OEM to provide them a machine and/or service that meets their product needs and helps them remain compliant with all the regulations they’re subject to. And when that machine is delivered, the organization may sit down with the OEM to get insight into …
