FMCG & Food Processing
IMHA provides process control, weighing systems, instrumentation, and engineering services for food, beverage, and consumer goods manufacturing operations.
What IMHA provides for FMCG and food processing
- ✓Process control and PLC automation for food and beverage production
- ✓Loss-in-weight and gain-in-weight dosing and batching systems
- ✓Belt weigher and checkweigher integration
- ✓Flow, temperature, pressure, and level instrumentation for food-grade applications
- ✓Hygienic instrument selection and installation
- ✓SCADA and HMI for production monitoring and OEE tracking
- ✓Conveyor and materials handling systems for packaging and distribution
- ✓Electrical panel and MCC design and build
- ✓VSD/VFD commissioning for mixers, pumps, and conveyors
- ✓Instrument calibration and SANS certification
- ✓Maintenance contracts and scheduled calibration
- ✓Turnkey project management for plant upgrades and expansions
Typical challenges we address
Hygiene and cleanability requirements
We select instruments and components rated for hygienic environments — food-grade materials, appropriate IP ratings, and cleanable installation practices. Instrument selection considers CIP/SIP compatibility where required.
Accurate weighing and batching
Weighing accuracy is critical in food production for product quality and recipe control. We install and calibrate belt weighers, loss-in-weight systems, and checkweighers to the required accuracy and certify to SANS standards.
Production uptime
FMCG plants typically run high-throughput, continuous operations with limited maintenance windows. We plan maintenance and calibration work around your production schedule and can provide rapid breakdown response under a service contract.
Traceability and compliance
Calibration certificates, instrument records, and maintenance documentation support your quality management and regulatory compliance requirements. We provide complete records for all work carried out.
Frequently asked questions
Do you work with food-grade instrumentation?▾
Yes. For food and beverage applications we select instruments with appropriate materials of construction (316 stainless, food-grade seals), hygienic process connections, and IP ratings suitable for washdown environments.
Can you calibrate weighing systems to food industry standards?▾
Yes. We calibrate weighing and flow instruments to SANS standards and issue calibration certificates. For OIML-class applications, we can discuss the appropriate calibration approach for your regulatory requirements.
Do you provide service contracts for FMCG plants?▾
Yes. A structured maintenance and calibration contract ensures your instruments and control systems receive regular attention and you have priority breakdown response. We can tailor the contract scope to your plant size and requirements.
Can you manage conveyor modifications during a plant shutdown?▾
Yes. We frequently carry out conveyor modifications, electrical panel work, and instrumentation installations during planned production shutdowns where continuous plant access is not possible.
Enquire about your food processing project
Contact our team with your application, site details, and requirements and we will respond with a practical plan.
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