Food grade cobots: options and standards for the food industry

The food industry is becoming increasingly dependent on automation. Food grade cobots, collaborative robots that meet strict hygiene and food safety standards, play a key role in this. They make production processes more efficient, safe and hygienic - a must in an industry where food safety is top priority.

What are food grade cobots?

Food grade cobots are specifically designed to operate in environments where food safety is essential. These cobots are used for applications such as:

  • Packaging food.
  • Handling raw ingredients.
  • Cleaning production lines.

They meet food safety standards such as NSF/ANSI 169 and are tested for dust and water resistance through IP ratings.

cobot food industry

Why food grade cobots?

1. Improved hygiene:

Food grade cobots are designed with materials that are easy to clean and resistant to harsh cleaning agents. This minimizes the risk of contamination.

2. Efficiency:

These cobots operate accurately and continuously without human intervention, making production lines operate faster and more consistently.

3. Safety:

Advanced sensors ensure that cobots work safely with humans, even in complex environments.

4. Flexibility:

Whether packaging, transporting or inspecting - food grade cobots can be easily adapted to different tasks.

Applications and examples

Techman offers cobots with IP65 ratings, perfect for humid environments and indirect food processing.

Doosan has models suitable even for direct food contact, thanks to IP66 ratings and food grade grease.

FANUC excels with cobots ideal for hygienic applications such as packaging and inspection.

cobots in the food industry

The impact of food grade cobots

Companies in the food industry benefit from lower costs, increased productivity while complying with strict regulations. With food grade cobots, they strengthen their competitiveness and respond to the growing demand for safe food production.

WiredWorkers is an expert in automation and has already helped several companies implement collaborative robots, including in the food industry. Contact us or schedule a free cobot consultation!

Robbin Mennings

Robbin Mennings

Cobot Specialist & CEO WiredWorkers 

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