In the food and beverage industry, plant sanitation is non-negotiable. Daily washdowns are a standard part of maintaining food safety—but when electrical systems aren’t designed to withstand those high-pressure, high-temperature cleanings, the results can be disastrous.
We’ve seen it too many times: a facility installs electrical conduit and fittings that aren’t built for hygienic environments. After a routine washdown, water seeps into the system, causing a shutdown. The cost of downtime? Substantial.
To avoid this, the practice of "bagging"—wrapping electrical components in plastic during sanitation cycles, takes place. While it may prevent water intrusion and costly shutdowns, this workaround introduces a new, serious risk: parts of the facility are not sanitized. That means bacteria can grow unchecked on the surface, creating a hidden hazard that could lead to product contamination—or worse, a recall.
At Robroy Stainless, we don’t believe in workarounds. We believe in getting it right from the start.
Engineered for Hygienic Performance
The Robroy Stainless Hygienic Line is purpose-built to support sanitary design requirements in food and beverage environments during production and more importantly during sanitation—no bagging required.
Our sealed system is designed to withstand aggressive washdowns without allowing water ingress. In fact, our products meet IP69K certification, the highest rating for ingress protection against dust and water under high pressure and high temperature. With Robroy Stainless, your system becomes part of the sanitization process—not a liability during it.
No Crevices. No Compromise.
Unlike many competitor products, Robroy Stainless fittings and conduit are engineered to eliminate common contamination traps:
- No flat surfaces on our conduit bodies prevent accumulation of contaminants, flour, or moisture.
- No recessed or paper labels—instead, we use a permanent oxidative thermo-marking process that avoids the risk of bacterial harborage or foreign matter contamination.
- No exposed threads at joints means there are fewer crevices where contaminants can hide.
This isn’t just attention to detail—it’s proactive risk mitigation designed into every product. Helping accomplish sanitation while increasing reliability in electrical infrastructure is critical to our customers’ success.
Designed with Safety and Compliance in Mind
Our IP69K-rated fittings are equipped with food-grade blue silicone gaskets, an industry-recognized “non-food” color that improves visibility during inspections. The gaskets are supported by integrated mechanical stops, ensuring proper compression without over-stressing or displacing the gasket—key to maintaining the system’s sealed integrity.
Together, these design elements protect against water ingress, dust ingress, contamination buildup, and sanitation failures.
Peace of Mind, Built In
Food safety professionals already juggle countless variables. Robroy Stainless is designed to take one major concern off the table: electrical infrastructure.
By installing a system that supports hygienic design principles, resists contamination, and stands up to washdowns, you protect your product, your people, and your brand.
Robroy Stainless Food Grade isn’t just conduit and fitting components—it’s confidence in your installed electrical infrastructure.
Ready to ensure your system meets the highest hygienic standards? Get certified with our Installer Certification program today!
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