The disinfection of industrial boots is a fundamental requirement in the food industry and in sectors with high hygienic requirements such as the sanitary or chemical industry, among others. In addition to preventing cross-contamination, equipment for disinfecting hands, boots, soles, knives, utensils, etc. is essential for complying with regulations and passing increasingly demanding quality audits.
The implementation of mandatory sanitary steps for washing and disinfecting footwear -boot washers and sole washers-makes it possible to standardize the process and maintain a constant level of hygiene in all work shifts.
Three levels of industrial boot disinfection according to plant requirements
Not all areas of a facility have the same hygienic risk or the same flow of people. For this reason, Inoxsis has developed differentiated boot and footbath solutions that allow the intensity of disinfection to be adapted to the specific type of access, from manual equipment to continuously operating automatic systems.
The three basic models are presented below according to their optimal application.
Manual boot washer: compact solution for secondary accesses
The Inoxsis stainless steel manual boot washer is designed for areas with moderate traffic or points that require frequent cleaning without the need for automated flow control. It is a compact equipment, entirely manufactured in AISI 304 stainless steel, which integrates a manual cleaning brush and a foot-operated valve.
Main features of the manual boot washer
- Integrated cleaning brush for sole and bottom of boot.
- Foot-operated shut-off valve, allowing hands-free operation.
- Robust construction in AISI 304 stainless steel, suitable for humid and demanding environments.
- Reduced dimensions for easy installation in small spaces.
When to choose a manual boot washer?
This solution is especially appropriate when:
- The space available is limited.
- Operator flow is low or occasional.
- These are secondary accesses or auxiliary areas, such as internal workshops, auxiliary chambers or technical areas.
- An alternative is sought that offers a higher level of hygiene than a simple disinfection mat or tray.
A manual boot washer is ideal for small spaces, secondary access and areas with little operator traffic, where basic but effective hygiene control is required.
Automatic boot washer: efficient disinfection at frequently used access points
When the volume of people increases and it is necessary to guarantee a standardized process, the qualitative leap is offered by the automatic boot washer.
The Inoxsis automatic system for industrial boot disinfection works as a 2- or 3-brush automatic boot washer, available with or without soap or disinfectant dosing, built entirely in AISI-304 stainless steel.
Features of the automatic boot washer
- It has two vertical brushes, with the option of a horizontal brush for complete cleaning of soles and sides, and also incorporates two fixed horizontal brushes at the entrance and exit of the boot.
- Models equipped with dispenser for controlled application of soap or disinfectant.
- Automatic actuation by pressing the lever or activating the starting point.
- Compatibility with cold or hot water, depending on the characteristics of the installation.
- Easily removable brushes to simplify cleaning and periodic maintenance.
Where is an automatic boot washer most effective?
- Usual accesses to production rooms, cutting rooms or food handling areas, with reduced space for the installation of other cleaning systems.
- Plants that require a homogeneous and repeatable washing of the footwear, reducing the dependence on the operator’s manual action.
- Installations where turnstile passage control is not required, but a high standard of industrial boot disinfection is demanded.
It represents an intermediate solution that balances initial investment, level of hygiene and ease of use.
PASS-360/362/366 continuous floor cleaners: maximum flow control and hygiene
In access points where food safety is an absolute priority and the flow of personnel is continuous and intense, the optimal solution is to integrate footwear disinfection within a controlled passage system. The PASS-360, PASS-362 and PASS-366 models are continuous floor cleaners that are incorporated directly into the plant access, ensuring that each operator completes a complete washing and disinfection cycle before accessing the hygienic area.
Key features of PASS-360/362/366 models
- Exhaustive washing of soles and sides by means of 6 brushes with automatic rotation.
- Automatic dosing of soap or disinfectant to ensure constant action at each step.
- Entry and exit control by means of photocells, verifying the correct completion of the cycle.
- Lockable cabinet for disinfectant bottle, protected and easily accessible for the maintenance team.
- AISI 304 stainless steel construction, designed for intensive use in highly demanding industrial environments.
- Optimized throughput times (approximately 8-10 seconds) with power of 1.75 kW on standard models.
When to go for a continuous system?
The PASS-360/362/366 continuous boot and sole whasers are particularly suitable for:
- Main accesses to clean rooms or areas of high hygienic risk.
- Plants with a high number of operators per shift and constant inflow and outflow.
- Integrated hygiene systems where footwear disinfection is combined with step control turnstile and hand disinfection by means of hygiene stations such as the INTEGRA PASS or COMPACT PASS range.
At this level, disinfection is part of the access design: access to the plant is limited before the hygiene cycle is completed.
Improve the hygiene of your industrial plant’s accesses with Inoxsis
The Inoxsis technical team can advise you on the selection of the most suitable industrial boot disinfection system for your facility, adapting to the risk level of each area and the actual flow of operators.
Contact us and protect the safety of your production process.
