The Oxylos Hygienic Design from ABISS is an advanced gas and leak analyzer developed specifically for food industry environments requiring strict hygiene control. It is the first analyzer designed with a hygienic structure that can be cleaned using a water jet, making it particularly suitable for production areas where cleanliness and contamination control are critical.
The system operates without septums, eliminating the need for consumables while maintaining efficient and reliable testing.
Purpose and Function
The Oxylos Hygienic Design enables manufacturers to monitor packaging quality directly during production while reducing the risk of bacterial development. It is tailored to meet the sanitary specifications of the food industry, ensuring safe and consistent operation in hygiene-sensitive environments.
This automated and secure measuring system provides fast and reliable results, allowing manufacturers to optimize packaging processes, including better control over product shelf life and expiration dates.
Measurement Capabilities
The system integrates several critical quality control measurements into one solution:
- Simultaneous gas analysis
- Measures oxygen (O₂) and carbon dioxide (CO₂) levels at the same time
- Leak detection
- Detects micro-leaks down to 5 microns (μm)
- Seal integrity evaluation
- Measures seal resistance under fatigue conditions
- Measures seal resistance to rupture (burst strength) up to 1.4 bar
Standards Compliance
The Oxylos Hygienic Design complies with established standards for packaging integrity testing:
- DIN 55508-1: 02/2018 – Flow rate measurement at constant pressure
- ASTM F1140 – Seal strength and burst testing
- ASTM F2054 – Internal pressurization failure resistance
Hygienic Design and Cleaning
A defining feature of this system is its hygienic construction, which allows:
- Cleaning with a water jet
- Reduction of contamination and bacterial growth risks
- Suitability for wash-down production environments
This design makes the system highly appropriate for industries where strict sanitation protocols are required.
Applications
The Oxylos Hygienic Design is intended for use directly in production environments and is suitable for manufacturers in sectors such as:
- Meat processing
- Seafood production
- Ready-meals manufacturing
- Fresh food packaging
It is also applicable to vacuum packaging testing, extending its usability across different packaging formats.
Operational Advantages
- Automated and secure testing process
- Enables real-time quality control in production
- Provides ultra-fast measurement times
- Helps improve packaging performance and product shelf life
Recognition
The Oxylos Hygienic Design received recognition as an award-winning instrument in November 2019, noted for:
- High-speed performance
- Hygienic and cleanable design
- Ease of maintenance through water-jet cleaning
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Oxylos Hygienic Design - ABISS® : 1st gas and leak analyser cleanable with a water jet
