Hygiene Brushware: Everything you need to know about its role in the Food Industry

This is the method of bristle anchorage present in the majority of our hygiene brushes. As the name suggests, the bristles of a heat-set brush are inserted as part of a high-speed process that involves an intense level of heat. This results in the secure retention of bristles – making them virtually impossible to pull out. What’s more, the high-density brush bodies are moulded under an extreme pressure, ensuring weak spots and bubbles are eliminated. Consequently, heat-set brushes are compliant with key food safety standards and are suitable for use in food production. 

Offering an alternate approach to brush manufacturing, resin-set brushes are made by inserting the bristle clumps into the brush and floating resin over the surface. Although we manufacture and supply a range of resin set brushes for specific customer demands, we want to highlight the fact that we do not recommend this style of brush. Not only is it the more expensive option, but the resin has very little impact on the assurance of bristle retention. What’s more, the resin itself poses a risk as a substance that is unsuitable for direct food contact. 

Introduced in an effort to minimise the risk of foreign body contamination, detectable brushes feature polymer bristles. The polymer in question contains small amounts of metal. This means that in the unlikely event that a bristle falls into your product, it has a higher chance of being picked up by a metal detector. Although these brushes offer an excellent opportunity for sites to protect their product and ingredients, they aren’t the most popular option on the market. This is due to their brittle bristles and the number of superior options in the Klipspringer hygiene range.  

The bristles of a high heat brush are made from a peek material that is able to carry out a robust clean of contact surfaces with temperatures of up to 250°C. It is no surprise then that a high heat brush is the ideal choice for cleaning the hot areas within your site, with examples including heat sealing equipment, packing machinery, and grills. It’s also worth noting that the bristles of a high heat brush are food contact approved, helping you to meet the relevant health and safety requirements, impress your customers, and gain the trust of external auditors. 

Water fed brushes feature an open brush connection that allows water to be fed through the brush and out of the bristles. This function is particularly useful when it comes to combined cleaning and rinsing. One popular example of use is the cleaning of vehicles, but water fed brushes are also a popular choice for hygiene teams working within food and beverage factories – helping to reduce downtime and support the efforts of hygiene operatives. The Klipspringer range features a selection of water fed brushes and we also offer a selection of water fed handles to suit.  

So that brings us to the end of our comprehensive guide to Hygiene Brushware. We hope you now have an in depth understanding of the options available to you and your site. From high heat brushes that operate in temperatures up to 250°C to combination brushes that boast an innovative blend of bristles, there really is an option for every application. What’s more, Klipspringer brushware is FDA approved and reflective of the relevant standards, so your site will have a stronger chance than ever of audit compliance and customer satisfaction.