316 & 304 Stainless Steel Computers | Hygienic & IP69K for Food & Pharma

316 & 304 Stainless Steel Computers for Food and Pharmaceutical

Impulse have the industry insight and technology know-how to supply computing solutions engineered for hygiene, durability and compliance.

 

Industry Insight. Technology Know-how.

Why Stainless Steel is Essential in Food & Pharmaceutical Facilities

316 stainless steel is widely used in food and pharmaceutical industries due to its enhanced hygienic and rugged properties. Known for its resistance to chemicals and corrosion, it offers long-lasting performance in demanding environments. Designed to meet the most stringent hygiene and safety requirements, 316 stainless steel is equipped with anti-bacterial, non-porous surfaces and industry certifications such as GMP and ATEX, making it the ideal choice for applications that demand performance and compliance where it matters most.

IP69K Rated

IP69K Rated

Ideal for deployment in applications where hygiene and cleanliness is paramount.

Capacitive Multi-Touch

Capacitive Multi-Touch

Providing silent operation and minimal maintenance.

Fanless

Fanless

Offering reliable performance with minimal maintenance for 24/7 operation.

 

GOT821A-TGL-WCD

The Axiomtek GOT821A-TGL-WCD is a 21.5" FHD Panel PC with a fanless design driven by the powerful Intel 11th Gen. Core i5-1145G7E processor for advanced performance in demanding environments.

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Food & Pharma Computing For Your Application: Where Our Solutions Work

  • Food & Pharma Use Cases

Washdown Production Line HMI and Data Entry Station

A stainless steel industrial computer can be mounted near the line for operator HMI, batch confirmation, and downtime or reject logging in areas where frequent washdown is routine. Using 316 or 304 stainless reduces corrosion risk and makes it easier to maintain clean surfaces around the workstation, while sealed housings help prevent moisture ingress during cleaning cycles.

Cleanroom or Hygienic Packaging Area Workstation

In pharmaceutical or hygienic packaging zones, a stainless computer provides a durable local workstation for electronic batch records, label verification, and QA sign-off without introducing materials that are hard to clean or that degrade under repeated sanitising. The goal is a stable, wipe-down-friendly platform that can live close to the process while supporting routine compliance tasks.

Bespoke IP69K Panel PCs Provided for Demanding Food Manufacturing Infrastructure

One of the UK’s largest food manufacturing companies, who operate a number of state of the art foodmanufacturing plants throughout the UK, approached us with a project that involved an upgrade to multiple touchscreen panel PCs for processing lines in order to maintain and optimise overall performance and decision-making on the plant floor.

Our experienced Technical Account Managers offered a panel PC solution from Axiomtek, which boasted a fully IP69K rated SUS316 stainless steel enclosure capable of enduring the harsh chemical cleaning and freezing temperatures of the processing plant.

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Not found what you're looking for?

We're happy to discuss a custom solution, and we also offer a range of data communication products and peripherals perfectly suited to this market. As no two projects are the same, talk to our technical sales team to find out more.

 

Explore Our 316 Stainless Steel Products

R15L600-65EX

R15L600-65EX

The R15L600-65EX is a full IP65/NEMA4X-certified LCD for oil & gas and petrochemical applications.

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W24L100-SPA269-P1

W24L100-SPA269-P1

The W24L100-SPA269-P1 is a 23.8" full IP69K Stainless Steel Wall-mount display. Engineered for demanding environments.

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GOT815A-TGL-WCD

GOT815A-TGL-WCD

The Axiomtek GOT815A-TGL-WCD is a 15.6" HD Panel PC with a fanless design driven by the powerful Intel 11th Gen. Core i5-1145G7E processor.

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R10L100-SPT2

R10L100-SPT2

The R10L100-SPT2 is a rugged full IP65 wall-mount LCD display featuring a SUS316 brushed stainless steel encolsure.

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How We Work on Food & Pharma Projects

Our work on food and pharmaceutical projects usually follows a defined process. We start by understanding the environment and application in detail, then agree a suitable hardware platform, build and validate systems in the UK, and finally manage changes and lifecycle.

Requirements Capture & Context

Projects typically start with a requirements capture phase. This covers environmental conditions such as temperature range, dust levels, vibration and cleaning regime; electrical considerations such as supply, earthing and panel layout; performance requirements; I/O and expansion needs; relevant standards or approvals; and expectations around lifecycle, volume and support.

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Platform Selection & Design

Based on this information, suitable hardware platforms are shortlisted and reviewed. CPU class, memory, storage, I/O, expansion options and mounting arrangements are agreed, along with any specific BIOS or firmware requirements. For repeat deployments, a small number of standard builds are usually defined to simplify stocking, rollout and support.

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System Build & Validation

Systems are then assembled and validated in the UK. This includes physical assembly, OS installation and configuration, loading of customer images where required, and burn-in and functional tests defined for the project. The goal is that systems arrive on site ready to be integrated with minimal additional work.

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Lifecycle & Change Management

Once deployed, attention shifts to lifecycle support. Agreed configurations are documented and controlled as a bill of materials. Changes announced by manufacturers are monitored, and when they occur, suitable replacement options are identified and discussed. Where appropriate, last-time-buy planning and controlled transitions are used to minimise disruption to machines and production lines.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is 316 Stainless Steel?

  • 316 stainless steel is a corrosion-resistant alloy that contains molybdenum, providing resilience against harsh chemicals. It is known for its high durability and hygienic properties.

What is the difference between 304 and 316 stainless steel?

  • The main difference between 304 and 316 stainless steel is their chemical composition. 316 has the addition of molybdenum, providing resilience against harsh chemicals and chlorides. 304 stainless steel is often used in kitchen equipment, whereas 316 is optimised for food processing, medical and biotech environments.

What is GMP compliance?

  • GMP, which stands for Good Manufacturing Practice, is a global quality standard that ensures the hardware used in pharma, biotech, and food processing follows strict hygiene, traceability, and manufacturing processes.

Will your products work with my ERP package?

  • Yes, we supply a diverse range of 316 & 304 stainless steel computers, designed to integrate seamlessly with a wide range of ERP packages. With a variety of screen ratios, versatile connectivity options and mounting arrangements, we can offer a solution that meets your requirements.

What is IP69K?

IP69K is the highest ingress protection rating, ensuring devices are designed to withstand harsh cleaning procedures without compromising performance.

  • 6 = Completely dust-tight, ensuring no dust enters the device.
  • 9 = Resistance against high-pressure water jets.
  • K = Resistance against high-temperature water yets.

Can you support our proof of concept?

  • Yes, at Impulse, we can support your proof of concept. We offer remote benchmarking, allowing you to deploy your code remotely on our lab-based development system, saving you time and money in the hardware selection process. With thousands of our 316 & 304 Stainless Steel computers distributed in acclaimed food manufacturers' facilities across the UK, we are best positioned to support your project.