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The frequently used large entrance door leading into the food manufacturing facility already had a rapid opening PVC door, but it was a vulnerable entry point for flying insects. Due to the nature of the product being manufactured, flying insects are attracted to the facility. The number of flies entering the building had always been kept within acceptable limits; however, continually achieving these levels meant adding more electric fly killers or periodic fogging.
As part of the business’ continuous improvement programme, the client wanted to ensure that fly numbers, especially those entering by the vulnerable point, could be more tightly controlled. The business wanted to achieve a higher level of food safety integrity as required by their many high profile customers.
Following a detailed site survey and a complete understanding of the business requirements and objectives, we specified an Enershield Durashield Air Barrier.
We installed this in front of the existing rapid-roll door due to its frequent use. The Durashield Air Barrier can therefore minimise fly ingress and prevent contamination in the food manufacturing facility. Not only does this protect the product integrity but also significantly reduces energy consumption, creating less of a requirement for fogging and electric fly killers.
The graph below shows the effect the Enershield Air Barrier had on reducing fly ingress at this food production facility. The red line shows the average EFK data for the previous five years, while the blue line shows the year following installation of the Air Barrier. It also clearly shows the typical seasonal increase in fly numbers during the warmer months before installation, compared with the much lower levels recorded after installation.
After accounting for seasonal variations in year-on-year fly populations, the client measured a 73% reduction in fly numbers
Click on the graph to watch the video and see the results in more detail.
Operations Director said – “Insect ingress, as with most food manufacturing facilities, has the potential to be a serious issue. We have successfully controlled insects with EFK and periodic fogging; however, these are insect control solutions after the insects have entered the building. Our initial expectations have been exceeded by the Enershield Air Barrier that was specified, supplied and installed. I have to commend the team on their project management, as well as the quality of workmanship in the manufacture and installation of the units”
