Knives are a butcher's most important working tool and are also the most frequently used tool in automated processes.

Knife cleaning is therefore essential to maintain the required hygienic conditions. Knives must undergo thorough cleaning and disinfection at regular intervals.

Daily manual cleaning of tools is possible for smaller butchers, but not an option in large production facilities. For such facilities, Frontmatec has developed mechanical cleaning systems that operate economically and save on water consumption. The systems are operated by trained personnel, and cleaning is performed at the required times.

Dual points of contact for knives

Hand-held knives have dual points of contact for potential contamination: contact with employees and contact with meat when slaughtering and cutting.

Knives are therefore especially critical in the hygiene chain of meat-processing production facilities. To optimally prevent the transmission of bacteria and viruses, knives require regular cleaning and sterilisation.

Frontmatec provides effective solutions for knife cleaning

Frontmatec has the solutions to efficiently sterilise and clean knives without wasting time. Providing meat processing personnel with modern cleaning equipment is essential, especially to achieve smoothly running operations.

Innovative ITEC cleaning and sterilisation systems for knife holders deliver excellent cleaning results with minimal handling and low water and energy consumption.

In addition to knife cleaning, every item that comes into contact with meat must be disinfected,. Machine or partial-machine cleaning with simultaneous disinfection of knives and knife holders, cutting boards and safety gloves is therefore a time-saving solution.

Importance of knife cleaning in the meat industry

Don't cut corners in the cleaning and sterilising of knives. Failure to sufficiently invest in safety and hygiene may put you at risk of contaminating food with germs and bacteria.

Contact us if you want to find out more about knife cleaning. We provide detailed advice on this topic as well as on many other hygiene-related issues within the food industry.