Manual cleaning solutions for absolute hygiene in all cases

Drying palette

Washbasin

What does hygiene in the meat and food industry have to do with space travel? Quite simply: the current guidelines according to HACCP for food processing originate from a mandate by NASA to produce space-appropriate, safe astronaut food. HACCP stands for Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points and was developed in 1959 for the US space agency. However, this does not mean that all hygiene solutions have to be as complicated as rocket technology, as demonstrated by the Höcker Group with practical products and the right accessories for manual cleaning of Euro crates and loading carts, especially for smaller, craft-based businesses that must meet the high standards of HACCP for personnel and production hygiene.

"Manual solutions are used where space for machine cleaning systems is limited or where such systems are economically unnecessary," explains Managing Director Benjamin Höcker. "Because to ensure safe food, craft butcheries must adhere to personnel and operational hygiene according to EC 852/2004 and HACCP principles just like industrial deep-freeze pizza producers." A major difference, however, is that machine cleaning of conveyor carts or plastic crates for small food processing businesses often isn't cost-effective. Additionally, space is usually lacking for large systems like tunnel washers or conveyor dishwashers. A Höcker solution: practical, securely standing cleaning racks for Euro crates, in which cleaning fluid and water can drain easily through a slight forward tilt, and which are designed so that multiple crates can be cleaned in one operation, saving materials. Another: drying pallets with limited space, where Euro crates are placed with the opening downward so that residual water can drain freely and no stagnant water forms. Secured with retaining clips, the crates can also be transported on the pallet with a forklift without slipping.

Similarly practical and comfortable solutions are offered by Höcker for loading carts. The cleaning racks are mobile and can be quickly moved out of the way or brought back for loading and unloading. Furthermore, the 200 or 300-liter standard loading carts can be tipped without effort. The drying rack then provides a secure stand for the loading carts, and as with the cleaning rack, wear and tear from possible tipping is prevented, material is protected, and hygiene is improved.

As with all Höcker products, there are numerous options for individual modification and high-quality accessories for manual cleaning. The racks for Euro crates and loading carts are available as mobile versions. Width and number of tiers can also be adjusted and customized for different containers. Additionally, a variety of accessories complement Höcker’s offerings for manual cleaning and optimal hygiene in food processing facilities: from device washbasins for easy cleaning of machine parts, optionally with compressed air connection via cleaning guns, and easy-to-mount drain basins for wastewater disposal, to brooms, tool holders, sweeping set holders, and tool cabinets for space-saving, secure organization of manual cleaning wherever needed.