Teknomek, a Norwich-based leading provider of hygienic stainless steel furniture and equipment, has extended and redesigned its range of wash troughs, dispensers, waste bag holders and shelving.
Following user feedback and research, demanding fewer cleaning points and for greater efficiency, Teknomek updated the designs of its wash troughs to ensure the equipment meets the exacting standards of hygiene environments. With a new shape, new features and improved design Teknomek’s wash troughs have reduced dirt traps and improved cleaning effectiveness.
One example of such improvements is the new shape of the trough. Ridges and ledges are now absent from the wash troughs and the number of horizontal surfaces across the product have been successfully reduced. Similarly, the wall-mounted wash troughs no longer have visible screws, which has resulted in even fewer dirt traps.
Along with lowering the number of dirt traps within the wash trough and improving the trough’s levels of hygiene, its new sloped bowl also assists with self-draining. The redesign has made the entire wash trough much less liable to trap dirt, particularly with its dull polished finish.
Despite the change of shape of the new wash trough, the size of the washing area remains the same. This means there is no compromise for users between practicality and hygiene.
Other improvements to the wash troughs include the lowering of the water spout and improved water valve control to prevent splash back. The knee paddles have also been redesigned to increase the surface area, enabling easier user operation regardless of user heights.
Additional optional design features
As with most Teknomek products, the new extended range of wash troughs can be adapted to meet the user’s needs. One optional extra is infra-red or knee (hands-free) operation, designed to reduce surface contamination. The infra-red technology has the option of being either battery or mains operated, depending on the user’s requirements.
Fully enclosed foot-operated waste bag holder
Teknomek has also extended its dispenser range, key to many cleanroom environments. The extensive stainless steel range now includes dispensers for wipes, gloves, aprons/gowns, shoe covers, hair nets, beard snoods and soap. The dispensers are available in a range of designs including closed, with flaps or with vision panels, each available to suit the user’s needs. Some designs include multiple stations to dispense items for various purposes. Much like the wash trough range, the dispensers are able fit the requirements of the user.
Additionally, Teknomek’s range of bin units and waste bag holders has been extended and redesigned. The full range now includes units with and without lids operated by hand, knee or foot to match each hygiene management requirement.
Flexible, easy-clean shelving range
Teknomek’s shelving range also offers reliability and quality alongside versatility and flexibility. Teknomek shelves are easy to clean and offer an option of mobility with the choice of swivel castor wheels. Whether freestanding or mobile, extra shelves can be added as the user requires.
'We believe our redesigned and extended range helps organisations fulfil stringent hygienic control,' said Sue Springett, Teknomek Commercial Manager. 'We listened to feedback and made some design tweaks to minimise dirt traps and improve cleaning efficiency.
'All of our new products follow the core principles of supporting hygienic control through intelligent design and excellent manufacturing standards while being versatile, built to last and backed by our quick "order to out the door" turnaround time.'
