Sanitary Straight-Mouth Hopper
This Sanitary Straight-Mouth Hopper is precision-engineered from high-quality stainless steel (typically 304 or 316L) to meet the stringent hygiene requirements of the food, beverage, pharmaceutical, and cosmetic industries. Designed with a seamless, polished interior and exterior, it eliminates dead zones, crevices, and residual buildup, ensuring thorough cleanability and compliance with sanitary standards. The conical body transitions smoothly to a straight outlet, enabling efficient, residue-free flow of liquids, powders, and semi-viscous materials. Mounting holes on the upper rim allow for secure installation on processing equipment, while the robust, corrosion-resistant construction ensures long-term reliability in demanding production environments.
【Size】1L-100L
【Customized】Available
【Material】304/316L Stainless Steel
【Surface Roughness】Ra≤0.8μm
Sanitary Straight-Mouth Hopper
Key Features
- Sanitary Grade Construction: Made of 304/316L stainless steel, non-toxic, corrosion-resistant, and fully compliant with food-grade and pharmaceutical hygiene regulations.
- Mirror/Satin Polished Surface: Ra ≤ 0.8μm (or 32μin) internal finish eliminates product residue, supports CIP (Clean-in-Place) processes, and prevents bacterial growth.
- Smooth Weld & Transition: Seamless welds and rounded conical-to-cylinder transitions reduce material hang-up, ensuring complete discharge of liquids, powders, and pastes.
- Customizable Design: Straight outlet diameter, total capacity, and mounting hole positions can be tailored to match specific equipment connections and process requirements.
- High Durability: Robust one-piece forming process provides excellent structural strength, withstanding repeated cleaning cycles and heavy-duty use.
- Easy Installation: Pre-drilled mounting holes on the flange rim allow quick, secure attachment to mixers, fillers, and other processing machinery.
Technical Specifications
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Material | Stainless Steel 304 / 316L (customizable) |
| Surface Finish | Internal: Mirror polish (Ra ≤ 0.8μm); External: Satin polish (Ra ≤ 1.6μm) |
| Capacity | Customizable (e.g., 5L / 10L / 20L / 50L or larger volumes) |
| Outlet Connection | Straight mouth (weld end) / Tri-clamp / Thread (customizable) |
| Mounting | Flange with pre-drilled holes (customizable pattern) |
| Pressure Rating | Atmospheric (or low-pressure custom designs available) |
| Temperature Range | -20°C to +150°C (compatible with steam cleaning) |
| Compliance | Meets FDA, 3-A, and GMP sanitary standards |
Applications
- Food & Beverage: Used for transferring/holding liquid ingredients (syrups, sauces, dairy), powders (flour, sugar, additives), and semi-solid products (creams, pastes) in processing, mixing, and packaging lines.
- Pharmaceutical & Biotech: Ideal for handling APIs, excipients, and sterile liquids in cleanroom environments, supporting sanitary production and formulation processes.
- Cosmetics & Personal Care: Suitable for creams, lotions, gels, and powdered cosmetics, ensuring contamination-free material transfer.
- Chemical Processing: For handling mild, non-corrosive chemicals and specialty materials in hygienic industrial applications.
- Packaging Machinery: Mounted on fillers, dispensers, and dosing equipment to ensure consistent, residue-free material feeding.
