How to benefit from Expanite® surface hardening & heat treatment solutions in the
Food & Beverage Industry
Surface Hardening & Heat treatment in the Food & Beverage Industry
The Expanite® surface hardening and heat treatment process ensure that your products meet all the demanding requirements of the food & beverage industry e.g. within processing, packaging and filling applications. Compared to traditional wear protection our technology does not only maintain the corrosion resistance of the treated parts but in many cases even improves their resistance to a corrosive attack for example against aggressive cleaning media used during regular CIP (Cleaning in Place) of the equipment in contact with food and beverage.
Among other advantages our process is a direct alternative to hard chrome plating offering enhanced protection against galling, corrosion, wear, fretting and fatigue. We guarantee you the most ideal treatment of your components.
When wear, corrosion, galling or component failures threaten reliability and increase costs, Expanite heat treatment helps protect valuable stainless steel and other high-performance materials by improving durability and lifetime.
Challenges in the Food & Beverage Industry
Food and beverage equipment must withstand cleaning, corrosion, wear and strict hygiene demands. Expanite provides clean, residue-free surface hardening for stainless-steel components where cleanability, reliability and longer lifetime are essential.
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Risk of expensive down time -
Loss of efficiency in supply chain
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Lower quality products
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Short maintenance cycles
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Extensive wear and corrosion attack
Benefits with Expanite Hardening
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Keeps your machinery fit for operation
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FDA compliant
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Guaranteed tracebility
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Reduced risk of unplannned maintenance
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Extended lifetime
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ISO9001:2015 compliant
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Increased wear and galling resistance while maintaining or improving corrosion properties
Food Contact and FDA Compliance
When it comes to food contact the list of certified materials for the affected parts is limited and the most commonly used stainless steel is the AISI 316L (1.4404). Based on this material grade the independent Danish Technological Institute evaluated our SuperExpanite process and confirmed food safety . Besides the long list of our satisfied customers – well known in the food and beverage industry for premium state-of-the-art equipment – we can provide you with an FDA master file for our technology. Applying the Expanite hardening will guarantee you the most ideal heat treatment of your products preventing galling and thereby increasing the lifetime of your components. Discover for yourself how Expanite is serving the food and beverage industry globally. Contact us. Challenge us. You’ll be very pleased with the solutions offered at Expanite.
Process Safety
Within the production for the food & beverage industry, process safety has a top priority, hence placing high demands for the devices used in the production of such products. The Expanite technology improves the performance and increase resistance to wear and galling thereby increasing the lifetime of your food and beverage components.
At Expanite we understand that downtime means lost revenue. We take pride in offering the fastest lead time at an extremely competitive price level. We have the know-how and expertise within the industry and we support the industry globally – contact Expanite today!
The Solutions
Expanite delivers sustainable and superior surface hardening solutions designed to meet the demanding needs of the Food & Beverage industry.
In an industry where hygiene, durability, and performance are critical, our patented treatments ensure that key components maintain their integrity and deliver reliable results – even under the most challenging operating conditions such as high humidity, aggressive cleaning agents, or extreme temperature variations.
From high-speed bottling and filling lines to precision dosing and hygienic valves, Expanite supports the Food & Beverage industry with proven case hardening solutions tailored to improve corrosion resistance, extend component lifetime, and reduce maintenance costs.
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Bottling machines
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Beverage filling machines
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Packaging machines
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Meat, fish and poultry processing equipment
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Dairy and ice-cream machines
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Chocolate and sweets manufacturing
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Fruit and vegetable processing
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Pump and dosing systems
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Mixing and homgenizing equipment
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Hygienic and aseptic valves
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Cryogenic and hydrogen valves
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Hygnenic pumps and valves
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Tank cleaning equipment
Key Applications
Expanite combines deep expertise in surface hardening and heat treatment with a strong track record in the food & beverages industry. Our advanced processes are applied to a wide range of critical components where durability, reliability, and wear, galling, and corrosion resistance are essential:
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Pump housings
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Shafts and piston rods
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Couplings and gears
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Fasteners and quick connectors
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Bolts and bearings
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Bushings and sleeves
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Nozzles
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Curves
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Knives and cutting equipment
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