HORIZONTAL WRAPPERS Designed for medium to high production demands, this horizontal flow wrapper’s cantilever design allows for easy cleaning. Harpak-ULMA Packaging ception. Packaging machine manufacturers must respond to this by designing equipment that is more hygienic in nature and also better facilitates cleaning processes. “Bosch’s broad exposure to other industries such as dairy and meat that traditionally have higher sanitation requirements has enabled us to meet these demands with proven designs that are more hygienic and simplify the cleaning process,” Mr. Otto said. Formost Fuji will continue to make its flow wrappers more sanitary and accessible for cleaning by eliminating as much of the undercarriage directly under the product as possible while maintaining a robust frame, according to Mr. Gunnell. Because product generally comes directly in contact with equipment at the infeed, that is the area that requires the most attention for sanitation, according to Mr. Chastain. Harpak-ULMA addressed sanitation issues by using more stainless steel and easy breakdown belts on its equipment. Horizontal flow wrappers can be used for packaging a wide variety of bakery product and snack foods, and therefore, they need to be versatile and reliable for manufacturers. New designs and sanitation standards also make them easier to clean and more user-friendly. • For more information, see Page 117 94 / Baking & Snack / March 2012 www.bakingandsnack.comhttp://www.erbensign.com http://www.bakingandsnack.com