How To Keep An Industrial Sausage Linker Clean

Industrial sausage linker machines are integral parts of any meat shop's business. However, it's imperative that they remain clean. Here is how you keep your sausage twister sanitary and maintained for the best service for both you and your customers.

Sanitary

Your twist linker machine's manufacturer most likely has instructions on how to clean it in the manual. However, you may not have this manual for a variety of reasons, such as if you bought the linker used. Regardless, there are still a variety of basic food safety fundamentals that you can follow. Cleaning the equipment can be done by keeping the entire machine put together and running sanitizing liquid through it or taking it apart and sanitizing it. You most likely will not have the time to take the twister apart every day, but it's important to do it every once in a while as food can get stuck in hard-to-reach places.

Please use food-safe equipment sanitizers when cleaning your sausage linker, even if they require rinsing afterward. Bleach should not be used no matter how dirty the equipment is. It is incredibly toxic, and not only should you avoid using it in general, but absolutely nothing that food touches should be bleached.

Maintained

You will also need to work to prevent rust from forming in the machine, be it where food touches or on other parts of the machine. The better you take care of a piece of equipment, the longer it lasts. Corrosion can affect the ability of your sausage linker to function, and rust in parts where food is processed can be dangerous to customers. To prevent rust, avoid cleaners such as bleach or vinegar and prevent excess water from touching the machine. If there is already rust on the machine,  you can find a rust solvent, soak the machine parts, and scrub after some time left to soak.

Hire Someone

If all else fails or there are major rust issues you can't fix yourself, then you can always call an industrial cleaner. Your sausage linker's manufacturer may have a number available for a maintenance and repair professional. If not, there are most likely services near you. These professionals are either experts in your specific piece of equipment or in the general practices taken to clean and repair industrial machinery. These services can be expensive, but they are most likely less expensive than the cost of a brand-new sausage linker machine.

Industrial sausage linker machines are an amazing resource for businesses looking to sell homemade sausages. As these machines work with food, it's important to keep them clean and free from rust. Cleaning can involve running sanitation throughout the machine or even taking it apart, while rust prevention involves avoiding excess water, bleach, or vinegar. Rust removal typically involves a solvent. If you are unable to manage the linker's maintenance, then professionals are available to help.

To learn more, contact a resource that has industrial sausage linkers.

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