Is it easy to clean-is it really clean-did it stay clean-will it last?

Hybrid equipment combines standard industrial equipment with USDA standards-all without the cost. Hybrids provide a safer process environment without the cost associated with dairy equipment. Converting conventional process equipment to quick take apart seldom works. Accessibility and structural integrity is the foundation for quickly accessed equipment.

Tool free take apart is not simply adding wing nuts to every part. It starts with base design suited for quick take apart from the start. For what value is there in adding wingnuts-handknobs to equipment that is not ergonomically designed-hard to stand on your head whilst taking something apart. Human machine interface must be designed into equipment from the start. Access, size and weight are considered when designing for human machine interface.

A robust base or housing is required to stand up to dynamic forces not associated with standard equipment. Robust housings anchored with heavy flanges are required to ensure a rigid platform. Laser cut sheets allow for TIG welded surfaces. Tight welds prevent build up.

Easily accessible product contact surfaces with zero hidden areas allow for a safe and thorough cleaning. Self draining with no flat spots where "oil canning" surfaces could accumulate water. Containment of loose parts starts with captivating them. The use of hinges is desirable over loose pieces. Loose removed pieces can touch non cleaned surfaces (floors). When they are cleaned and re-installed, fugitive bacteria from floor can ride along to newly cleaned surfaces.