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about usouR CoMPaNY oVERVIEW

IRP Engineering PlasticsCC was founded in 1987 and has been the industry leader in Engineering Plasticseversince. An opportunity was recognised for the real need in local manufacturing of plastic conveyor components used by the food, beverage and packaging industries, which had previously been sourced from Europe and America.

IRP’s Manufacturing capabilities has continually developed over the years and now consists of a full CNC manufacturing Division, Injection Moulding Division, Belt, Chain and Component Assembly Division and a Stock Holding Division with more than 2000 conveyor components.

IRP’s Injection Mouldingfacility consists of injection moulding machines ranging from 50 ton to 360 ton capacities and is complete with a fully operational tool room to handle injection moulding projects from start to the fnished product.

IRP’s CNC Manufacturing Division is dedicated to producing custom made parts and comprises, CNC Lathes, CNC Machining Centres and CNC Vacuum Bed Routers complete with 4th Axis capabilities. All machines are linked to sophisticated Autocad and CNC programming systems for superior accuracy and speedy delivery.

IRP’s Technical Design Centre is equipped with the CimcoreII portable measuring arm which is the latest in portable measuring technology. CimcoreII enables IRP to accurately reverse engineer any complex parts with ease which can be done on-site, reducing down-time or a tour Technical Design Centre.

IRP’s Modular Belting and Chain Assembly Division has over 10 dedicated assembly lines locally producing standard modular belts and non-standard made to width modular belts and chains. IRP’s Modular Belting and Chain Assembly Division boasts a modular belting range that consists of a 12mm pitch, 15mm pitch, 25,4mm pitch, 31.75mm pitch and 50.8mm pitch belts in both straight running and side flexing applications. IRP locally produce and supply the full range of plastic, stainless steels latband chains and crate conveyor chains. IRP’s range of modular belting and chains has been used and supplied extensively to all food, beverage and packaging industries over the last 25 years.

IRP supply a wide range of nylon stock shapes and is capable of supplying sheet sizes 2600mm x 1300mm up to 100mm thick with Nylon rods and tubes that can be produced up to 1000mm in diameter. IRP’s Nylon (Polyamide) range consists of Molybdenum, Oil and Wax filled grades that increases wear resistance and reduces friction. This Nylon is commonly used in parts such as change parts, bottle feed equipment for bottling and canning plants, cornertracks, wearstrips and bearing applications.

MIssIoN statEMENtTo continually strive for customer satisfaction brought about by being a World Class Supplier of conveyor components for use in the food, beverage and packaging industries, by offering tehnical assistance based on experience and know-how and by developing innovative solutions that both enhance the customers’ business as well as our own.

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CoNVEYoR CoMPoNENt PRoDuCtsWE suPPLY

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IRP Engineering Plastics produce and stock a broad selection of conveyor components that service and supply a wide variety of industries.

• Bottling and Beverage Filling

• Food Conveying• Glass Manufacture and

Conveying• Bread Manufacturing

and Conveying• Dairy Manufacturing,• Pharmaceutical

Manufacturing, Bottle Conveying and Filling

• Bottle Feed Equipment• Specially Machined • Components• Conveyor Building

Supply• Bulk Materials Handling

IRP Engineering Plastics produce and stock a broad selection of conveyor components that serviceand supply the food, beverageand packing industriy.

• Stainless Steel Slat band chains

• Plastic Slat band Chains• Sprockets and Idlers• Components• Guide Rail Systems• Bends and Straight

Tracks • Modular Belting• Bottle Feed Equipment• Specially Machined

Components• Bucket Elevator

Components• Wear Strips & Chain

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IRP Engineering Plastics offers a wide range of services that set us apart from our competitors.

• Superior Stock Holding, Monitoring and Stock Availability

• Onsite Measuring and Reverse Engineering

• CNC Manufacturing and Design

• Custom Injection Moulding

• Modular Belting and Chain Assembly

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The careful selection of raw materials, the constant adjustment by the R&D department to the legislative developments in food safety and the strict controls throughout the production process (Good Manufacturing Practices) guarantee total food compliance of IRP’s Food Processing Equipment, Formplates, Knockouts and Side Spacers.

Declarations of compliance as prescribed by law are available for every IRP product that is in direct food contact. Thus, we assure our customers that we use materials that fully comply with the HACCP system.

CERtIFIED FooD CoMPLIaNCE • REGULATION EC 1935/2004 AND AMENDMENTS• REGULATION EC 2023/2006 AND AMENDMENTS• REGULATION EU 10/2011 AND AMENDMENTS• FDA (FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION)• REGULATION NSF/ANSI 3-A 14159-3-2014 AND AMENDMENTS• USDA (UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE• HALAL (WORLD HALAL AUTHORITY)

REsIstaNCE to baCtERIa buILD uPIRP's new innovative range of AMB (Anti-Microbial) Food Processing Equipment, Formplates, Knockouts and Side spacers has been specially manufactured, trialled and tested to resist and inhibit harmful bacteria build up that comes in direct contact with these parts during food processing.

EasY to CLEaNIRP's Food Processing Equipment, Formplates, Knockouts and Side Spacers are easily cleaned in application, reducing downtime and production delays.

LoNg sERVICE LIFE, DuRabLE, INCREasED RoIIRP's Food Processing Equipment, Formplates, Knockouts and Side spacers are manufactured from strong and durable materials, providing long service, less downtime and an increase on return on investment.

NoN staININg / NoN LEaCHINgIRP's Food Processing Equipment, Formplates, Knockouts and Side Spacers do not stain, leach or cross contaminate products during direct food contact processing.

LoCaLLY MaNuFaCtuRED - REaDILY aVaILabLEIRP locally manufactures all its Food Processing Equipment, Formplates, Knockouts and Side spacers, making spares readily available with quick turn around times.

*anti-microbial Food Processing Equipment that is safer to use, cleaner in operation and provides a more hygenic solution, giving peace of mind in the products we supply for direct food

contact processing.

IRP's revolutionary technology that makes plastics anti-microbial (aMb).IRP's anti-microbial (aMb) range of Food Processing Equipment has

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this chart illustrates the impact log reductions have on a surface harboring 1,000,000 microbes. a 3-Log Reduction on a surface with 1,000,000 microbes would leave 1,000 microbes, which equates to a 99.9% reductionin in potentially harmful micro-organisms.

9X,X% = 1LOG = 10 TIMES LESSER GERMS99,X% = 2LOG = 100 TIMES LESSER GERMS99,9% = 3LOG = 1000 TIMES LESSER GERMS99,99% = 4LOG = 10,000 TIMES LESSER GERMS99,999% = 5LOG = 100,000 TIMES LESSER GERMS99,9999% = 6LOG = 1,000,000 TIMES LESSER GERMS99,99999% = 7LOG = 10,000,000 TIMES LESSER GERMS

What doesLog3 / 99,9%reduction mean?

aNtI-MICRobIaL at 99,9%/Log3

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bIoCoMPatIbLE DERIVED FRoM bIo MIMICRY a technology based on bio mimicry using a biocompatible, bodily own element.

WItHout HaRMFuL CHEMICaLsNo harmful chemicals such as triclosan or quaternary ammonium salts.

bY INtRINsIC PRoPERtYanti-microbial activity not by migration but because of an intrinsic property.

No HEaVY MEtaLsNo heavy metals that are toxic for humans, animals and our environment.

Partner with IRP, leaders in hygiene and food safety solutionsIRP’s anti-microbial Food Processing Equipment Solutions fully support all HACCP procedures through the food manufacuring process.

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The food industry is striving to improve the qualityand shelf life of food products as the industry’sawareness of responsibility and liability increases.This has led to the implementation of tougherhygiene and quality management systems, such as HACCP and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).Furthermore, food processors are searching foradditional tools to increase the safety of their products.

The development of multiple safety hurdles to control food-borne pathogens and spoilage microorganisms along the food chain from farm to table is a top priority for the food industry. Conveyor and processing products are often in direct contact with food and therefore are a critical element in the food processing chain. With IRP’s anti-microbial Food Processing Equipment Solutions, IRP offers a multitude of hurdles to help prevent the growth of microorganisms.

Daily use and cleaning cause mechanicalstress and damage to product surfaces. This leads to increased retention of dirt and debris and growth of microorganisms. Not even optimal cleaning intervals nor a sophisticated HACCPconcept can guarantee effective cleaning.

IRP’s anti-microbial Food Processing Equipment Solutions contain an additive that protects the entire product throughout its service life against microorganisms, especially in microcracks and cuts that are inaccessible to cleaning procedures.

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an additional hurdle for microorganisms. IRP’s anti-microbial Food Processing Equipment Solutions. The intelligent solution to support the food processing industry.

IRP’s anti-microbial Food Processing Equipment solutions are designed to complement existing hygiene and safety procedures in food plants.

general RemarkThe use of IRP’s anti-microbial Food Processing Equipment Solutions is an important and precautionary step in the prevention of microbial growth. Adhering to proper cleaning procedures is always essential.

• IRP Anti-microbial was developed especially for the food industry. All products comply with FDA and USDA regulations.

general RemarkThe use of IRP’s anti-microbial Food Processing Equipment Solutions (containing an antimicrobial additive) is an important and precautionary step in the prevention of microbial growth. Adhering to proper cleaning procedures is always essential.

MaIN HuRDLEs WItH IRP’s aNtI-MICRobIaL FooD PRoCEssINg EquIPMENt soLutIoNs

Entire protection in cuts and cracks Microorganisms are controlled both on the complete surface as well as in the cuts and cracks that appear during product use.

Entire protectionWith IRP’s anti-microbial products, all cover coating and running-side impregnation materials contain the anti-microbial additive. The IRP Anti-microbial additive causes no changes in the physical properties: joining, flexibility, temperature range, strength ratings, chemical resistance, color or surface properties.

IRP’s Anti-Microbial Food Processing Equipment

Entire Product Protected

Mini cuts, micro cracks, scuffing or even notches & large cutscaused by external influences are fully protected against

spoilage microorganisms

IRP’s anti-microbialProducts

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uLtIMatE HYgIENE FooD PRoCEssINg EquIPMENt (FoRMPLatE, KNoCKout, sIDE sPaCER sEts)

The increasing number of food recalls and foodpoisoning cases due to microbiological, physical,or chemical contamination emphasizes theimportance of reliable hygiene standards.

With machinery and processes already improvedto higher safety standards, the focus now lieson improving single elements such as Formplates and Knockouts. IRP, the market leader in Food Processing Equipment Solutions, provides the means for intelligent solutions that focus on hygiene in the food industry.

Biofilm formation takes place when bacteriaadheres to surfaces, surround themselves witha protective layer and grow into a networkof microcolonies and water channels. Thepathogens are protected within the biofilmand can not be dislodged by conventionalcleaning methods.

Considering that all surfaces are subject tomechanical damage over time, there is anincreasing risk of contamination by microorganisms.Once bacteria and biofilms have built up, regularcleaning becomes less effective and propersanitation needs more strenuous efforts.IRP’s anti-microbial Food Processing Equipment Solutions delay biofilm formation.

• contain an additive that is registered with the EPA and in compliance with FDA and USDA regulations

• provide an additional hurdle to contamination by microorganisms

• prevent growth of molds

• delay formation of biofilms• avoid build-up of bacteria in areas that are

unattainable or difficult to reach using common cleaning procedures

• the additive remains affective after repeated cleanings and normal wear throughout the operating life of the product

Biofilms: A time bomb in food plants

SummaryCustomer benefits of IRP Anti-microbial products

Even the best cleaning is never perfect

IRP’s Food Processing Equipment solutions - delays formation of biofilm

traditional untreated productsIRP’s anti-microbial products

Why use IRP’s Food Processing Equipment (Formplates, Knockouts, side spacers.)

• NEW Anti-Microbial Technology - Resistance to bacteria build up• Easy to Clean• Non-Staining/Non Leaching• Long Service Life, Durable, Increase ROI• Locally Manufactured - Readily Available

Machine size Variations

• VM400 HSE/VM400 HD/VM400-30• VM600 HSE/VM600 HD• VM900 HSE/VM 900 HSE Miniline

• Formax 19/Formax 26• Multiformer/Proformer• 3D Formplates/Knockouts

anit-Microbial Formplate,Knockout, side spacer sets

Form Plate Knockout spacers

*standard Formplate, Knockout, side spacer sets

*3D Formplate, Knockout, side spacer sets

*Also available in Anti-microbial (AMB) range

JOHANNESBURG

PO Box 2666, Honeydew, 2040

Tel: +27 11 462 2241Fax: +27 11 462 4150Email: jhb@irp.co.za

CAPE TOWN

PO Box 2666, Honeydew, 2040

Tel: +27 21 556 6990Fax: +27 21 556 7440

Email: capetown@irp.co.za

DURBAN

PO Box 2666, Honeydew, 2040

Tel: +27 31 205 0200Fax: +27 31 205 0203

Email: durban@irp.co.za

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