Components

Food processing components require approved corrosion-resistant BÖHLER stainless steels with high surface quality and hygiene performance. Key quality features include ultra-clean materials, full traceability, controlled heat treatment, and verified cleanability for safe operation.

Components used in food and beverage processing must meet stringent requirements regarding hygiene, corrosion resistance, and mechanical performance. Materials are exposed to cleaning chemicals, moisture, temperature variations, and mechanical stresses, while also requiring full compliance with strict food safety regulations. Key material requirements include excellent corrosion resistance, resistance to pitting and stress corrosion cracking, high surface quality, and ease of cleaning to prevent contamination. In addition, materials must maintain their mechanical integrity and dimensional stability over long service periods.

BÖHLER high-performance steels and alloys are specifically developed for these demanding sanitary environments. Austenitic, martensitic, and precipitation-hardened stainless steels are widely used due to their excellent corrosion resistance, strength, and polishability. Optimized chemical composition and advanced melting technologies ensure high purity and homogeneous microstructures, supporting superior surface finish and hygiene performance. Key quality features include strict control of composition, certified traceability, and validated heat treatment processes. Surface integrity, cleanability, and resistance to cleaning agents are verified through comprehensive testing. BÖHLER materials enable safe, durable, and compliant solutions for critical components in food and beverage processing.