Compressed air is used in a broad range of applications in the food processing industry, such as mixing of ingredients, cutting, sparging, drying of product, transporting/propelling product through processing systems and packaging of final product. In many of these applications, compressed air is in direct or indirect contact with food product exposing it to bacteria and other micro-organisms which can result in:
*Food contamination which can affect color and taste
*Reduced shelf life
*Product recalls
Compressed air is warm, dark and contains moisture which is the ideal environment to promote the growth of microbes. These microbes migrate through the entire compressed air system and are released at exit points; critical areas at which food, packaging or surface areas come into direct contact.
CAMTU Compressed Air Microbial Test Unit
Identify Sources of Contamination in Compressed Air and Improve Food Safety
The CAMTU weighs less than one pound and is easily transported. It comes complete with Anti Microbial Tubing, shut off valve and a specially designed pressure regulator and metering orifice. These matched components provide the exact amount of compressed air exposure for each sampling.
The agar plates are filled with specialized Tryptic Soy Agar (TSA) or Potato Dextrose Agar (PDA) designed to hold up to compressed air flow and pressure. TSA is used for the cultivation of a wide variety of microorganisms including most bacteria and mold spores. The CAMTU has been validated by Dr. Mclandsborough, head of the Food Science Department of the University of Massachusetts, Amherst MA. (Request white paper by Dr. Mclandsborough “Comparison of the Compressed Air Microbial Testing Unit (CAMTU) to a standard method of bioaerosol sampling.”)
Identify Sources of Contamination in Compressed Air and Improve Food Safety
The CAMTU weighs less than one pound and is easily transported. It comes complete with Anti Microbial Tubing, shut off valve and a specially designed pressure regulator and metering orifice. These matched components provide the exact amount of compressed air exposure for each sampling.
The agar plates are filled with specialized Tryptic Soy Agar (TSA) or Potato Dextrose Agar (PDA) designed to hold up to compressed air flow and pressure. TSA is used for the cultivation of a wide variety of microorganisms including most bacteria and mold spores. The CAMTU has been validated by Dr. Mclandsborough, head of the Food Science Department of the University of Massachusetts, Amherst MA. (Request white paper by Dr. Mclandsborough “Comparison of the Compressed Air Microbial Testing Unit (CAMTU) to a standard method of bioaerosol sampling.”)
Product Features:
*Lightweight and ergonomically designed for ease of use
*Built in timer with indicator lights
*Pre-filled agar plates with specialized tryptic soy or potato dextrose agar designed to hold up to compressed air flow/ pressure
*No electrical supply required
*Quick sampling time - 20 seconds
*Complete kit with connection tubing, pressure regulator/ metering orifice, shut off valve, timer and agar plates.
*Constructed of durable polypropylene - easily sanitized