Thomas & Betts (now ABB Installation Products) antimicrobial Liquidtight Systems and Ty-Rap TyGenic detectable cable ties help food and beverage manufacturers improve safety and hygiene. Learn more in this 17:18 RS Tech Talk video with RS Americas Application Engineer and RS Tech Talk Host Miguel Gudino Jr.
In this RS Tech Talk, RS Americas Application Engineer Miguel Gudino Jr. speaks to Brian Barr, Global Industry Segment Manager – Food & Beverage at Thomas & Betts (now ABB Installation Products), about technology solutions engineered to help organizations in the food and beverage industry satisfy stringent safety and hygiene standards. Brian discusses the comprehensive strategies needed to improve hygienic practices and introduces innovative solutions — like LiquidTight conduit and fittings and award-winning Ty-Rap TyGenic antimicrobial, detectable cable ties — proven to help food and beverage manufacturers achieve safe, hygienic processes.
Video Length 17:18
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(0:27) Please introduce yourself and Thomas & Betts.
(1:57) What types of challenges are currently being faced in the food and beverage industry?
(4:06) Do you have to through the FDA or other regulatory organizations to get into the industry?
(7:55) What are some of the products that Thomas & Betts offers for the food and beverage industry?
(11:40) What is the expected service life of Thomas & Betts’ Liquidtight System, and does it require regular maintenance?
(13:30) Does your products’ durability change with different humidity, temperature, and corrosive environments?
(14:26) Do you have any examples of when your conduit or fittings were used in a corrosive or highly debris-filled environment, and how did they perform?
(16:10) Are there any final thoughts that you’d like to share?
Thomas & Betts and RS Enable Safer, More Hygienic Food and Beverage Production Processes
RS offers an extensive portfolio of Thomas & Betts (now ABB Installation Products) solutions, including in-stock and ready-to-ship Liquidtight System components and Ty-Rap antimicrobial, detectable cable ties engineered to improve safety and hygiene in food and beverage applications. For more information about these products, please visit the links embedded here. For assistance identifying, procuring, deploying, and maintaining ABB Installation Products in food and beverage applications, please contact your local RS representative at 1.866.433.5722 or reach out to the RS technical support team.
