Questions for the customer
Primary Products for Food and Beverage Processors
• What is the Cost if a Batch of Food/Beverage is Scrapped?
· Ty-Rap® Cable Ties, Ty-Tote® & Ty-Gun®: Detectable,
Stainless Steel, Anti-Microbial, Extra High Temperature
• What Corrosive Chemicals are Used in Your Environment?
• What Product Materials are Required to Withstand Your
Environment?
• What NEMA/IP Ratings are Required to Withstand Your
Environment?
Market Segment Profile for
Food and Beverage Processing
· Ranger® Cord Fittings: Anti-Microbial Nylon,
Stainless Steel
· T&B Liquidtight Fittings & Conduit Systems: Stainless Steel
and Aluminum Type C (Standard Conduit) and Type A
(Stainless Steel, Non-Metallic), Type B (Non-Metallic),
ATX Hi-Low Temperature
• Do You have Explosion-Proof Product Requirements, and what
is the Cause (Grain or Sugar Dust, Flammable Gas or Liquid)?
· T&B Conduit Bodies: BlueKote®, CorroStall®
• Do You have Regular Public Tours and are Aesthetics Important?
· T&B Hubs: Stainless Steel, Aluminum
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• Is Process Contamination a Concern? Do You have Metal
Detectors, X-Ray Equipment, or Vision Detection Systems in
Your Plant?
• Are Anti-Microbial Product Materials Important
(325,000 Hospitalizations and 5,000 Deaths per Year)?
· OCAL Blue PVC Coated Products
Corrosive
· T&B Cable Tray: Aluminum, Stainless Steel, Non-Metallic
· Superstrut® Framing Channel and Fittings - Stainless Steel,
PVC Coated, Aluminum and Non-Metallic
· Color-Keyed® Compression Lugs, Bolted Connectors,
Motor Lead Disconnects and
KUBE® Power Connectors
• Is Your Electrical System in High Traffic Areas?
• Do You Move Your Equipment or Motors Around Often?
• Do You Have Extreme Heat or Cold Environments?
• Is Safety important in your facility (28,000 Hospitalizations and
120 Deaths per Year)?
• Do you follow seismic bracing guidelines?
· Russellstoll® Pin and Sleeve Power Connectors:
DuraGard®, Max-Gard®
· E-Z-Code®: Lock-Out/Tag-Out,
Safety Signs, and
Identification Products
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· Hazlux®: LumaShield ,
Haz-Cote® and Explosion-proof
Luminaires
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· Shrink-Kon Insulation
Products
· Don’t forget about T&B
Commercial products
for office and warehouse areas
Predictive maintenance schedules demand exacting
tolerances and highest performance from the components
used.
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Atlantic Region
Thomas & Betts Limited
106 Chain Lake Drive, Unit 2C
Halifax, Nova Scotia B3S 1A8
Tel.: (902) 450-1307
Toll Free: 1-877-862-4357
Fax: (902) 450-1309
Quebec Region
Ontario Region
Western Region
Thomas & Betts Limited
7900 Taschereau Boulevard
Building D, Suite 108
Brossard, Quebec J4X 1C2
Tel.: (450) 466-1102
Toll Free: 1-800-465-1399
Fax: (450) 466-1163
Thomas & Betts Limited
2000 Argentia Road
Plaza 5, Suite 500
Mississauga, Ontario L5N 2R7
Tel.: (905) 858-1010
Toll Free: 1-877-291-7771
Fax: (905) 858-1080
Thomas & Betts Limited
6531-148th Street, #1
Surrey, British Columbia
V3S 3C5
Tel.: (604) 598-9811
Toll Free: 1-866-540-8220
Fax: (604) 598-9840
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Thomas & Betts Limited
4836 Eleniak Road
Edmonton, Alberta T6B 2S1
Tel.: (780) 424-7092
Toll Free: 1-888-664-5666
Fax: (780) 424-7093
Toll Free: 1-866-424-4082
Market Overview
Products for Corrosion
In the North America, over 30,000 food and beverage
processing plants are engaged in delivering processed foods,
employing over 1.7 million employees. Food producers meet
demanding schedules, exacting tolerances for quality, and the
challenges of remaining competitive while facing consumer
demand. Quality, flexibility and regulatory issues in the
maintenance and operation of equipment are present across
the production cycle, with estimated electrical expenses
exceeding $800 million in 2009. Food production plants expect
highest performance in all equipment and likewise will specify
higher grade electrical components.
T&B Stainless Steel and Non-Metallic Fittings for Liquidtight,
Cord, Rigid
Trends
T&B Cable Tray - Stainless Steel, Aluminum and Non-Metallic
• Increased reliability for equipment in continuous operation
Ty-Rap® Stainless Steel Cable Ties
• Using more portable equipment with flexible wiring systems
Russellstoll® DuraGard® Non-Metallic Pin and Sleeve Plugs,
Connectors and Receptacles
• Increased labor savings, maintaining competitive position
through automation
Hazlux® Haz-Cote® Luminaires
Star Teck® Jacketed Metal Clad Cable and Conduit
TM
T&B BlueKote Conduit Bodies
T&B CorroStall™ Aluminum Conduit Boxes
T&B XTRA FLEX® System – Non-Metallic BULLET® Fittings,
Conduit and Tubing
TM
Ocal Blue PVC Coated Conduit and Fittings
Superstrut® Framing Channel and Fittings - Stainless Steel,
PVC Coated, Aluminum and Non-Metallic
• Increasing use of x-ray, metal detection and vision systems
to prevent contamination and increase safety
Products for Extreme Temperatures
• Use of anti-microbial polymer materials
T&B High/Low-Temperature Liquidtight Fittings
• Use of Stainless Steel for Corrosion Resistance and
Aesthetics
T&B ATX High/Low Temperature Flexible Metallic Liquidtight
Conduit
Sta-Kon® High Temperature Wire Joints
• EPA Issues from wastewater
Ty-Rap® Extra High Temperature Nylon and Stainless Steel
Cable Ties
Purchasing Profile
Products for Washdown Areas
• Maintenance Manager/Engineer/Electrician - Doesn’t
want to be called in the middle of the night to fix something.
Wants longer product life!
• Electrical Engineer - Designs their electrical system to meet
their process and equipment needs. Wants to know about
new technologies and new products!
• Process Engineer - Often is involved in capital expenditure
projects (new production lines). Wants better and faster
production, and projects on time and on budget!
• Electrical Contractor on Retainer - Much of the capital
expenditure projects are outsourced. Wants to build a
good reputation for quality work!
• Quality Manager/Engineer/Technician - Gets their
Customer (Public Consumer) complaints, designs Safety
Systems, and runs Detection Equipment. Wants Customer
complaints to stop!
• Purchasing - Places the orders, determines Distributor and
often on national blanket pricing and sets up contracts.
Wants to meet specifications at lowest price!
Star Teck® Jacketed Metal Clad Cable and Conduit
T&B XTRA FLEX® System – Non-Metallic BULLET® Fittings,
Conduit and Tubing
TM
Ocal Blue PVC Coated Conduit and Fittings
Russellstoll® DuraGard® Non-Metallic Pin and Sleeve Plugs,
Connectors and Receptacles
Typical Applications/Issues
Corrosion from Harsh Chemicals and Adverse Environment
($2.1B Annual Equipment Cost + Labor + Downtime)
Moisture and Vapor Ingress - High Pressure Washdown of
Equipment, Steam from Processing - up to 3,500 psi @
71ºC (160°F)
Harsh High to Low Temperature Cycling 3ºC (38°F)
(Freezers) to 71ºC (160°F) (Hose Down), and higher for
ovens
Process Contamination: Recalls Can Cost Millions and
Damage Brands!
Explosive Areas - Grain & Sugar Dust
Quality and consistency,
along with flexibility,
demand highest
performance from
modern food and
beverage producers.
T&B Stainless Steel and Non-Metallic Fittings for Liquidtight,
Cord, Rigid
Some chemicals will not
damage metal equipment
or most painted surfaces
when used as directed,
while others may require
stainless steel materials
for safe use.
Safety - Personal protection (OSHA), 120 deaths and
28,000 injuries annually
Bacteria and Mold Growth - Stand off brackets to clean
behind equipment, round surfaces to shed contaminants
Constant Operation - Downtime reduction
Government Regulations - AAFC, FDA, EPA
Products for Continuous Operation
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Hazlux® LumaShield Fluorescent Luminaires
TM
Color-Keyed® Compression Lugs, Bolted Connectors, Motor
Lead Disconnects, and KUBE® Power Connectors
T&B BlueKote Form 8 Conduit Bodies
TM
T&B Shureflex Nylon Conduit System
TM
Ocal Blue PVC Coated Conduit and Fittings
TM
Shrink-Kon Insulation Products
®
T&B Ranger Series Stainless Steel and Non-Metallic Cord
Fittings
Products for Reduced Bacteria
and Mold Growth
Ty-Rap® Anti-Microbial Nylon Cable Ties
T&B Ranger® Series Anti-Microbial Nylon Cord Fittings
Products for Safety
Ty-Rap® Detectable Ties, Ty-Rap Tote® and Ty-Gun®
E-Z-Code® Lockout/Tagout, Safety Signs and Identification
Products
T&B Explosion-proof Fittings
Star Teck® Explosion-proof Jacketed Metal Clad Cable
Fittings
Hazlux® Explosion-proof Luminaires
T&B Wire Mesh Strain Relief Cord and Conduit Grips
Russellstoll® Max-Gard® Explosion-proof Pin and Sleeve Plugs,
Connectors and Receptacles
T&B Ergonomic Installation Tools for Ty-Rap® Cable Ties,
Sta-Kon® Wire Terminals and Color-Keyed® Power Connectors