10 years of fighting against germs and particles

Since its founding in 2006, NovoNox KG, based in Markgröningen near Stuttgart, has specialized in high-quality standard and control parts made from stainless steel. A reason to celebrate: With premium Inox products for productive use in hygienic areas and comprehensive expert knowledge, the company has been providing first-class solutions for a decade now to reliably prevent contamination with germs and particles.

Counteracting damage caused by contamination

The number of companies and industries dependent on cleanliness-related production and manufacturing environments is steadily increasing. After all, damages caused by contamination during manufacturing processes can result in enormous image damage and additional costs, potentially running into millions. The causes leading to such contamination are often not immediately obvious or are detected too late.

Tools and machine components that are not cleanroom-compatible and cause an excessive accumulation of particles during screw processes or the feeding of connecting parts are among the particularly high-risk factors. The use of special Inox components is therefore indispensable. Otherwise, there is a risk that residues of products or aggressive cleaning media will settle in scratches. Damage to surfaces can also lead to so-called "dead spaces," which provide an ideal platform for particles, germs, and bacteria.

Maximum safety for hygiene-sensitive areas

The solution to such problems lies in the use of special, highly polished stainless steel components. NovoNox offers custom applications and processing of almost any material grade in the stainless steel sector. In addition, the company supplies a variety of control and connection parts according to Hygienic Design and USIT®, such as clamp levers, ball head, and thin-shank screws. Special sealing discs and sealing materials explicitly approved for the food sector from Freudenberg Sealing Technologies complement the product range and ensure the highest level of safety. Benefiting from over 4,000 elements in the standard range and specialization in standard and control parts, the products serve the beverage and food manufacturing industries as well as the medical, chemical, and pharmaceutical sectors. Furthermore, the products are also used in cleanrooms, the maritime industry such as shipping companies and their suppliers, and all companies producing in hygiene- and cleanliness-relevant environments.

Quality and maximum safety

Several years of development work are behind the patented stainless steel components, which aim to prevent deposits from forming on surfaces in the first place. This enables companies to protect production and manufacturing areas from contamination with germs and particles in advance. Dirt or cleaning solutions also have no chance to adhere when using such components. This comprehensive protection opens up entirely new possibilities in manufacturing processes. The special control parts comply with the strict regulations of the food industry, pharmaceuticals, medical technology, and the hygienic requirements of the EHEDG (European Hygienic Engineering & Design Group).

With the latest development of patented ball head screws and the corresponding toolkit, NovoNox KG was the focus of interest at the recent Cibus Tec trade fair in Parma, Italy. Further presentations of these innovative securing systems are planned for 2017, starting with the Lounges 2017, which will take place from January 31 to February 2, 2017, in Stuttgart.