The Kinetrol Blueline actuator is an advanced FDA compliant pneumatic actuator explicitly engineered for the demanding hygiene, compliance, and reliability needs of the food, beverage, and pharmaceutical industries. Designed as a food-grade actuator for automated valve and damper control, the Blueline offers the strength of Kinetrol's proven pneumatic rotary actuator design with a proprietary, ultra-durable, non-stick food-grade finish that prevents contamination and simplifies cleaning—ideal for applications where sanitation is non-negotiable.
What is the Kinetrol Blueline Actuator?
The Kinetrol Blueline is a specialized food processing actuator built for environments requiring both precise motion control and the highest levels of hygiene. Using the exact rugged, vane-type mechanism that made Kinetrol famous, the Blueline series adds a uniquely compliant coating designed for food industry use—its external surfaces are finished with a BELGAQUA certified, FDA compliant polymer that resists buildup, withstands caustic washdowns, and maintains integrity even in salt-laden or humid processing areas.
Why Choose Food-Grade Actuators for Food Processing?
In food and beverage automation, standard actuators can corrode, chip, or harbor bacteria under repeated cleaning. The Kinetrol Blueline actuator eliminates these concerns. Its sanitary actuator design ensures compliance with strict food safety standards while reducing downtime due to cleaning and maintenance. By choosing a food-grade actuator, facilities can prevent cross-contamination, improve product integrity, and maintain continuous, hygienic production operations.
What are the Benefits of the Blueline Finish?
At the heart of the Blueline's advantage is its caustic resistant actuator coating—a smooth, non-stick polymer surface that resists residue adhesion, flaking, and degradation. This proprietary finish outperforms painted or anodized alternatives by withstanding high-pH cleaning chemicals and repeated caustic washdown cycles without compromising performance or safety. It also maintains its attractive, uniform blue surface without chipping, helping plants meet visual cleanliness standards.
How Does It Resist Caustic Washdown?
Through a combination of material science and design innovation, the Blueline's surface finish and corrosion-resistant hardware form a seamless barrier against harsh sanitation chemicals. This caustic resistant actuator is fully sealed, preventing moisture ingress while its surface actively repels contaminants. The result is a hygienic actuator that remains fully operational even after thousands of high-pressure cleaning cycles—a key advantage for 24/7 food processing facilities.
What Certifications Does It Have?
The Kinetrol Blueline actuator meets both FDA and BELGAQUA specifications for materials suitable for use in food processing environments and potable water systems. These certifications confirm its suitability as an FDA compliant actuator for food industry applications and a BELGAQUA certified actuator for beverage and dairy processing.
Industries and Benefits
Ideal for food processing, dairy, pharmaceutical, and beverage production, the Blueline delivers long-term operational reliability with minimal maintenance. Users benefit from assured hygiene compliance, exceptional corrosion resistance, reduced cleaning time, and consistent performance in extreme conditions.
In short, the Kinetrol Blueline actuator sets the new benchmark for clean, durable, and compliant pneumatic automation in sanitary industries—engineered to perform, built to last, and designed for the world's most challenging washdown environments.
