Sterile Air for the Food Industry

Parker Balston Filters Eliminate

Food Contamination with Benchmarked
Good Manufacturing Practices

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Sterile Air for the Food Industry
Safeguarding the Process Understanding how to operationalize filtration. With a properly designed
the treatment of compressed air in a compressed air system employing the
Ensuring the safety of food by reduc- facility will help ward off that risk. benchmarked GMPs (outlined later
ing the risk of contamination is no in this document) along with well-
small task in a food plant. Under- Managing the Risks designed SSOP (Sanitation Standard
standing the potential sources of Operating Procedure) maintenance
the contamination can require a lot Compressor room drying and filtra-
and monitoring programs – the risk
of detective work. Parker Balston tion is good, but it’s not enough for
associated with compressed air at
can provide peace-of-mind where a food processing plant. System
points of contact can be mitigated
compressed air contacts the food by filtration can do a good job reducing
significantly. A system design employ-
removing all microbial contamination the amount of contaminants that are
ing sterile air filtration at point-of-
from the air stream. introduced into the downstream dis-
use puts a physical barrier in the air
tribution system; however, that alone
stream guarding against microbial
Know the Potential Risks does not meet the requirements of
contamination of the food. Combining
the published GMPs that address
Air is not as clean as it appears to be. this system design with a HACCP Pre-
compressed air – nor is it fully ef-
Untreated compressed air contains requisite Program (PRP) formalizing
fective. In this scenario the risk of
many potentially harmful or danger- these GMPs and SSOPs makes a cost
food adulteration is still quite high.
ous contaminants which must be re- effective, efficient, and defensible risk
The warm, oxygen rich environment
moved or reduced to acceptable levels management plan.
inside the downstream air reservoirs,
in order to protect the consumer and
provide a safe and cost effective pro-
piping, fittings, and controls are ideal Ready-to-Eat Foods (RTE)
harborage sites for microbial biofilm
duction facility. Along with moisture RTE foods are at high risk of contami-
growth – especially when fed with
and particulate matter, inlet air to a nation from sources such as com-
food grade compressor oils that in-
compressor generally carries 5 to 50 pressed air. Any microbial contamina-
evitably migrate downstream. For this
bacteria per ft³. A 75hp compressor tion introduced in the later stages of
reason a number of the published
with a capacity of 300 SCFM therefore RTE food processing can stay with the
GMPs call for point-of-use filtration
takes in 100,000 to 1 million bacteria food all the way to the consumer, as
that should be in place for all points
each hour. These bacteria get com- few hurdles or barriers are generally
where compressed air either directly
pressed along with the air and begin in place to eliminate the hazards.
or indirectly contacts food.
their journey through the compressed
air system. Introducing this type of The first line of defense to ward off
microbial contamination to food prod- potential microbial contamination of
ucts is very risky and would be con- the food product from compressed
sidered a lack of control by the facility. air is to use point-of-use sterile air

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Good Manufacturing Practices –
Industry Standards Benchmarked
Good Manufacturing Practices –Industry Standards Benchmarked:
Identifying the risk and potential hazards with compressed air in a food plant is the easy part. Determining
Identifying
Goodthe risk and potential
Manufacturing cleaningupupthe
Practices for cleaning theairair
is is
notnot
soso straight-
straightforward. air used in a food processing facility
hazards with compressed air in a food forward. The established, published, are listed below:
plant isThe
theestablished, published, and sanctioned
easy part. Determining Good Manufacturing
and sanctioned Practices that relate to compressed air used
Good Manufacturing
in a food processing
Good Manufacturing facility
Practices forare listed below: that relate to compressed
Practices

Benchmarking of Compressed Air GMPs

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s/PRPsGMPs/PRPs
for Point-of-Use Compressed Air Filtration:
GMPs/PRPs for Point-of-Use
for Point-of-Use Compressed Air Filtration:
Point-of-use filtration is the best line of defense SSOP: Maintenance of Filters:

Compressed
microbial contamination of food in a Air
use filtration is the best line of defense
Filtration
SSOP: Maintenance of Filters
against microbial contamination of food in a
compressed air system. Even the best of
• Stage 1: Change filter elem
compressor room system filtration does not
• Stage 1: Change filter element every 6-12
months.

sed air system. Even the best of

Point-of-use
of defense against
filtration
eliminate harborage is the
sites
microbial
andbest line
biofilm
system.con-
buildup in the1: Remove bulk
• Stage • liquid
Stageand 2: ChangeNote:months. Sterile air
filter element filters
every are designed
6-12
compressed air piping particulate matter down to 0.01 micron to capture microbial matter larger
months.
sor room system filtration does not
tamination of food in a compressed at >= 93% DOP efficiency. Automatic than the nominal element rating.
Best Practices: • Stage 3:Change filter element every 3-6
e harborage sites and biofilm buildup in the
air system.
sor room
Even the best of compres- drain in filter.
systemSystem
filtration does not
• Microbial matter will not create a
Stage 2: Change filter elem
months – or sooner – as necessary based
GMP/PRP: Design point-of-use airdifferential
onwater quality testinfor pressure
microbialacross the
sed air piping system.
eliminate harborage
Point-of-Use sites and biofilm • Stage 2: Remove oil andcontent.
Filtration: months.
element. Therefore, measuring dif-
buildup in the the
Wherever compressed
compressed air air
piping aerosols and smaller particulate
comes in contact ferential pressure across the element
with the food – either directly or indirectlymatter - the down to 0.01 micron at
Practices: system.
>= 99.99+% DOP efficiency.
following 3-stages of filtration will significantly
Optional: Steam will
Auto-
the filter
•
is designed
not give
sterilize stagean3 accurate
contamination.
(providedreading of
Stage 3:Change filter eleme
Air testing and/or
for CIP sterilization).
Best
reduce the risk of microbial contamination
Practices
food.
matic drain in filter.
of the Follow manufacturer’s months – or sooner – as ne
regularlyinstructions.
scheduled element changes
P/PRP: System Design • Stage 3: Remove microbial are the best practice.
on point-of-use air quality te
Note: Sterile air filters are designed to
GMP/PRP: System Design contamination down to 0.01 micron
nt-of-Use Filtration:
Point-of-Use Filtration
capture microbial SSOP:
at >= 99.999% DOP efficiency with content. Monitor
matter larger Purity of
than the
nominal element rating. Microbial
Compressed Air matter
rever the compressed air comes in contact
Wherever the compressed air comes
a sterile air filter. will not create a differential in pressure
the food – either directly or indirectly - the
|in contact with the food – either
SSOP: Maintenance
across the element.
of Filters
differential pressure
As aTherefore,
at
baseline -measuring
across
each
test compressed air
Optional: Steam sterilize st
thecontact
food elementpoint
will periodical-
directly or indirectly - the following
wing 3-stages of filtration will significantly
• Stage
3-stages 1: Remove
of filtration
not
bulk liquid and • Stage 1: Change filter element
will significantly
give an accurate reading of
the filter is designed for CIP
ly in accordance with ISO 8573-7:2003
contamination. Air testing and/or
standards. regularly
Determine test interval
ce the risk of microbial contamination of the
particulate
>= 93% DOP
matter down
reduce the risk of microbial contami-
efficiency.
to 0.01 micron
Automatic
at
drain in Follow manufacturer’s instru
every 6-12 months. scheduled element changes are the best
empirically based upon presence of
nation of the food.
. filter. practice.
• Stage 2: Change filter element microbial contamination.
• Stage 2: Remove oil and water aerosols every 6-12 months.SSOP: Monitor Purity of Compressed Air:
and smaller particulate matter down to 0.013: Change filter
• Stage element
Note: Sterile air filters are d
• As a baseline - test compressed air at each
food contact point periodically in
micron at >= 99.99+% DOP efficiency.
Automatic drain in filter.
every 3-6 months – or sooner –
accordance capture microbial matter lar
with ISO 8573-7:2003
as necessary based on standards.
point-of- Determine test interval
• Stage 3: Remove microbial contamination use air quality test for microbial
nominal element rating. Mi
empirically based upon presence of
down to 0.01 micron at >= 99.9999%content. DOP Optional: Steam will not create a differential
sterilizecontamination.
microbial
efficiency with a sterile air filter. stage 3 (provided the filter is
designed for CIP sterilization). across the element. Theref
Common Foodborne Contamination Follow manufacturer’s instructions. differential pressure across
Effectiveness of Parker|Balston Filters:
Stage 1:Common
RemoveFoodbornebulk liquidContamination
and not give an accurate readin
Effectiveness
Below are some common foodborne contaminants that threaten the safety of food. Parker|Balston
of Parker Balston
contamination.sterile air
Filters
Air testing a
particulate matter down to 0.01 micron at
filtration can ensure that none of these hazards will pass through to the food in the compressed See Bulletin:
air.
>= 93% DOP efficiency. Automatic drain in Balston Filter Element Grade scheduled element changes
Parker Balston Validation Studies

ilter. Organism Microbial Group

Rod
Length
Rod or Coccus
Diameter µm
DX BX
SA
Sterile Seepractice.
Bulletin:
…showing the effectiveness of Parker
µm Air Parker|Balston
Balston filters in removing sub-
SSOP:
micronMonitor
Studies andPurity
microbial of Com
Campylobacter Bacteria 0.5 0.2
Validation
particulate
Stage 2: Remove oil and water aerosols
Clostridium botulinum (B) Bacteria 3.0-8.0 0.5-0.8
contamination from compressed air.
• of As a baseline - test compre
Clostridium Perinngens Bacteria 4.0-8.0 1.0-1.5
…showing the effectiveness
and smaller particulate matter down to 0.01
Clostridium tetani Bacteria 4.0-8.0 0.4-0.6
Escherichia coli Bacteria 1.0-3.0 0.5 Parker|Balston
Useful filters inscheme audits.
for food safety
micron at >= 99.99+% DOP efficiency.
Listeria monocytogenes Bacteria 1.0-1.5 0.4 foodsub-micron
removing contact point periodica
Salmonella enteritidis Bacteria 2.0-3.0 0.6-0.7
accordance
particulate and microbialwith ISO 8573-
Automatic drain in filter.
Salmonella enteritidis Bacteria 2.0-3.0 0.6-0.7
Salmonella hirschefeldii Bacteria 1.0-2.5 0.3-0.5 contamination from
Salmonella typhimurium
Salmonella typhosa
Bacteria
Bacteria
0.5-1.0
2.0-3.0
1.0-2.0
0.6-0.7
standards. Determine test i
compressed air.
Stage 3: Remove microbial contamination
Staphylococcus Aureus
Yeast
Bacteria
Fungi
Coccus-> 0.8-1.0
1.0-50.0
empirically based upon pres
down to 0.01 micron at >= 99.9999% DOP
Mold Fungi 1.5-20.0 microbial contamination.
Useful for food safety scheme
Mycotoxins (by product of mold) Fungi 0.1 audits.
efficiency with a sterile air filter. Fully Effective
Moderately Effective
Minimally Effective

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iveness of Parker|Balston Filters:

CAMTU Compressed Air
Microbial Test Unit
Identify Sources of
Contamination in
Compressed Air and NEW!
Improve Food Safety
Compressed air is used in a broad
range of applications in the food pro-
cessing industry, such as mixing
of ingredients, cutting, sparging,
drying of product, transporting/
propelling product through process-
ing systems and packaging of final
product. In many of these applica-
tions, compressed air is in direct or
indirect contact with food product.
The impurities in the compressed air
may contaminate the food product • Lightweight and ergonomically de- pressed air flow/pressure
which can result in change of color signed for ease of use
and taste and reduced shelf life. In • No electrical supply required
addition, exposure to bacteria and • Built in timer with indicator lights
other micro-organisms can result in • Quick sampling time -
product recalls. • Constructed of durable polypropyl- 20 seconds
ene - easily sanitized
Compressed air is warm, dark and • Complete kit with connection tub-
contains moisture which is the ideal • Pre-filled agar plates with special- ing, pressure regulator/metering
environment to promote the growth ized tryptic soy or potato dextrose orifice, shut off valve, timer and agar
of microbes. These microbes mi- agar designed to hold up to com- plates.
grate through the entire compressed
air system and are released at exit New Custom Designed Agar Plate Provides Enhanced
points; critical areas at which food,
packaging or surface areas come into Exposure to the Agar
direct contact.

Recently, Safe Quality Foods (SQF)

released a 7th edition amendment in
sections 10.5.7 and 11.7.5 stating,
“compressed air used in the manu-
facturing process shall be clean and
present no risk to food safety.” Oth- Flow dynamics original CAMTU with Flow dynamics new CAMTU with custom
ers have also identified compressed standard agar plate agar plate providing more compressed air
air as a source of contamination and exposure over the agar plate
risk to food safety.

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CAMTU Compressed Air
Microbial Test Unit
British Compressed Air Society MA. (Request white paper by Dr. an agar plate into the CAMTU,
has produced a specification for Mclandsborough “Comparison close the CAMTU, open the
dewpoint (-40F/C), oil removal of the Compressed Air Micro- shutoff valve and expose the
<0.01mg/m3 and particulate bial Testing Unit (CAMTU) to a agar for 20 seconds. After
removal (including microbio- standard method of bioaerosol exposure simply place the agar
logical particles) 0.1-0.5 microns. sampling.”) To obtain a sample, plate in an incubator for 48 hours
(Request white paper by Lee simply plug the connection tub- or in a controlled environment
Scott, “Reducing Contamination ing into the sample point on the of at least 68°F and observe for
Risks of Compressed Air in Food compressed air system, insert colony forming units (CFUs).
Plants”.)

However, to date, the only

devices capable of sampling
compressed air systems for
microbes are expensive, very
cumbersome, require lengthy
sampling times and extensive
training. Parker Balston recog-
nized the need for an alternative
device that is easily transported
throughout the food plant and
can provide a quick qualitative Obtaining a sample using the
Parker Balston CAMTU
analysis of compressed air purity
requiring very little training.

The Parker Balston CAMTU

(compressed air microbial test
unit) is easily transported, weigh-
ing less than a pound. It comes
complete with connection tubing,
shut off valve and a specially
designed pressure regulator and
metering orifice. These matched
components provide the ex-
act amount of compressed air
exposure for each sampling. The
agar plates are filled with special-
ized tryptic soy agar designed to
hold up to compressed air flow
and pressure. TSA is used for the
cultivation of a wide variety of
microorganisms including most
bacteria and mold spores.

The Parker Balston CAMTU has

been validated by Dr. Mclands-
borough, head of the Food Sci-
ence Department of the Univer-
sity of Massachusetts, Amherst

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Optimum Agar Plate Design!

Flow dynamics: original CAMTU

Flow dynamics: new CAMTU

Unlike the conventional agar This is an ideal device to incor- water, rust, pipescale and all
plate, this unique agar plate porate into your Good Manu- microbes from the compressed
offers greater dispersion of the facturing Practices program for air (Request Bulletin FMB09).
compressed air over the agar as monitoring all identified HACCP The CAMTU can then be used to
a result of an improved air flow risk points. For those risk points monitor those filter systems for
path through the center hole in where microbes were detected, optimum performance.
the plate. This provides opti- Parker recommends installing
mum detection performance and Balston 3 stage sterile air filter
enhanced capture of microbes. systems which will remove oil,

Balston 6000 Series 3 stage

Sterile Air Filter Systems

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CAMTU Compressed Air
Microbial Test Unit
CAMTU Regulator

Shutoff Valve

To
Sample
Point

CAMTU Sampling System

Principal Specifications and Ordering Information

Complete Kit: C01-0136
CAMTU Sampling Device C01-0135
DFU Assembly P/N TBD
Tubing ¼" OD A01-0459
Regulator/Metering Assembly C01-0125
Sanitizing spray bottle C01-0124
Shut off valve C01-0126
Agar Plates (5 total) Tryptic Soy C01-0143
Agar Plates (5 total) PDA C01-0134
Petri dishes (5 total) Empty C01-0133
Dimensions 15.63”w x 13.63”h x 6.38”d
(40cm x 35cm x 16cm)
Shipping Weight 7 lbs. (3.2 kg)
Storage and Carrying Case

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3-Stage Sterile Air Filter Systems:

3-Stage Sterile Air Filter Systems

Safeguard your food processing operation from the contamination hazards ofrust, pipescale, water, oil, and
3-Stage Sterile
microorganisms. Air point-of-use
In 3-stage Filter Systems:
filtration systems the first 2 stages are designed to remove
Safeguardatyour
contaminants a very food
highprocessing
efficiency - up to99.99% filter for
cartridges
0.01 micronto automatic
particles and drainsdroplets. Filters
Liquidare available in 1/4” to 1-1/2”
releases
fromoperation from the to
the filter cartridges contamination
automatic drains as rapidly as rapidlyas itas it enters
enters the filter.
the filter. This theport
This allows sizes
filters in either 304 stainless steel
to continue
hazards
removing of rust,
liquids for an pipescale,
unlimitedwater, oil, from
time without allows
loss the filters
of efficiency to continue
or flow capacity. removing or aluminum with a durable powder
Safeguard your food processing operation the contamination hazards ofrust, pipescale, water, oil, and
and microorganisms. In 3 stage point- liquids for an unlimited time without coating designed to hold up to the
microorganisms.
rd
The of-use
3 and filtration In 3-stage
final stagesystems, point-of-use
of filtration filtration systems the first 2 stages arerating
designed to remove
theremovesall
first 2 viable
loss organisms
of efficiency with
or anflow efficiency
capacity. of dirtiest
99.9999+% at 0.01 air systems.
compressed
contaminants
microns. at a very high efficiency - up to99.99% for 0.01 micron particles and droplets. Liquid releases
The stainless steel filters are also
stages are designed to remove
from the filter cartridges to automatic drains asThe 3rd and
rapidly as itfinal
entersstagethe of filtration
filter. This allowscompatible
the filters to continue
with CIP steam cleaning
contaminants at a very high efficiency - 1 removes all viable organisms with an
Filters areliquids
removing available forinan1/4" to 1-1/2"
unlimited timeportwithout
sizes in losseither 304 stainless
of efficiency or flow steel or aluminum with
capacity. a
processes.durable
up to 99.99% for 0.01 micron particles efficiency rating of 99.9999+% at 0.01
powder coating designed to hold up to the dirtiest compressed air systems. The stainless steel filters are also
The and
rd droplets. Liquid releases from the
3 andwith finalCIPstage of filtration microns.
compatible steam cleaningremovesall
processes.viable organisms with an efficiency rating of 99.9999+% at 0.01
microns.
note1: larger port sizes are available
2000
Filters are Series
available Aluminum
in 1/4" to 1-1/2" Flow
port Rates 1
sizes in either 304 stainless steel or aluminum with a durable
2000
powder Series
coating
Sterile Aluminum
Airdesigned
Filters to hold upFilter to the dirtiest
Housing Portcompressed
Filter Flowair
ratessystems. The
SCFM (Nm3/hr), stainless
at 7 psi steel
(0.48 bar) drop filterslineare
at indicated also Refer to Principal
pressure.
Model Size Cartridge Specification Charts in each product data sheet for maximum pressure rating of each housing
compatible with
Sterile Air Filters CIP steam cleaning processes.
Grade PSIG
2 (0.1) 20 (1.4) 40 (2.8) 80 (5.5) 100 (6.9) 125 (8.6) 150 (10)
1
3B-2002N-3B1 1/4” DX 19 :(32)
9 (15) note larger 39port
(87) sizes are available
51 (107) 63 (107) 76 (129) 90 (153)
3B-2003N-3B1 3/8" BX 3 (5) 8 (14) 11 (36) 21 (42) 25 (42) 31 (53) 36 (61)
2000 Series Aluminum 3B-2004N-3B1 1/2” SA --- 8 (14) 11 (36) 21 (42) 25 (42) 31 (53) 36 (61)
3B-2104N-3B1 1/2” DX 19 (32) 41 (70) 65 (192) 113 (233) 137 (233) 166 (282) 196 (333)
Sterile Air Filters BX 9 (15) 19 (32) 30 (87) 51 (107) 63 (107) 76 (129) 90 (153)
SA --- 19 (32) 30 (87) 51 (107) 63 (107) 76 (129) 90 (153)
3B-2206N-3B1 3/4” DX 37 (63) 78 (133) 123 (364) 214 (440) 259 (440) 315 (535) 371 (630)
BX 10 (17) 21 (36) 34 (95) 56 (119) 70 (119) 85 (144) 101 (172)
SA --- 21 (36) 34 (95) 56 (119) 70 (119) 85 (144) 101 (172)
3B-2208N-3B1 1” DX 55 (93) 115 (195) 181 (533) 314 (646) 380 (646) 463 (787) 546 (928)
BX 11 (19) 23 (39) 37 (109) 64 (131) 77 (131) 94 (160) 111 (189)
SA --- 23 (39) 37 (109) 64 (131) 77 (131) 94 (160) 111 (189)
3B-2312N-3B1 1 1/2” DX 98 (167) 203 (345) 319 (941) 554 (1138) 670 (1138) 816 (1386) 963 (1636)
BX 22 (37) 46 (78) 74 (219) 129 (263) 155 (263) 189 (321) 223 (379)
6000 Series Stainless Steel SA 16 (27) 33 (56) 52 (155) 91 (187) 110 (187) 134 (228) 158 (223)

Sterile Air Filters 1 For CRN rated assemblies add a "C" to the Model Number. Example: 3B-C2104N-3B1

6000 Series Stainless Flow Rates

6000 Series Stainless Steel
Steel Sterile Air Filters Model
Filter Housing Port Filter Flow rates SCFM (Nm3/hr), at 7 psi (0.48 bar) drop at indicated line pressure. Refer to Principal
Size Cartridge Specification Charts in each product data sheet for maximum pressure rating of each housing
Sterile Air Filters Grade PSIG
2 20 40 80 100 125 150 200 250
3B-6002N-0A1 1/4” DX 9 (15) 19 (32) 39 (66) 51 (87) 63 (107) 76 (129) 90 (153) 117 (199) 145 (246)
3B-6904N-0A1 1/2" BX 3 (5) 8 (14) 11 (19) 21 (36) 25 (42) 31 (53) 36 (61) 47 (80) 58 (99)
SA --- 8 (14) 11 (19) 21 (36) 25 (42) 31 (53) 36 (61) --- ---
3B-6004N-0A1 1/2” DX 19 (32) 41 (70) 65 (110) 113 (192) 137 (233) 166 (282) 196 (333) 257 (437) 316 (537)
BX 9 (15) 19 (32) 30 (51) 51 (87) 63 (107) 76 (129) 90 (153) 117 (199) 145 (246)
SA --- 19 (32) 30 (51) 51 (87) 63 (107) 76 (129) 90 (153) --- ---
3B-6006N-0A1 3/4” DX 37 (63) 78 (133) 123 (209) 214 (364) 259 (440) 315 (535) 371 (630) 484 (822) 596 (1013)
BX 10 (17) 21 (36) 34 (58) 56 (95) 70 (119) 85 (144) 101 (172) 131 (223) 162 (275)

Parker Hannifin Corporation SA --- 21 (36) 34 (58) 56 (95) 70 (119) 85 (144) 101 (172) --- ---
3B-6008N-0A1
Filtration and 1”
Separation DivisionDX 55 (93) 115 (195) 181 (308) 314 (533) 380 (646) 463 (787) 546 (928) 711 (1208) 877 (1490)

242 Neck Road BX 11 (19) 23 (39) 37 (63) 64 (109) 77 (131) 94 (160) 111 (189) 144 (245) 178 (302)

Haverhill, MA 01835 SA --- 23 (39) 37 (63) 64 (109) 77 (131) 94 (160) 111 (189) --- ---
Phone: 800 343 4048 or 978 858 0505 © Parker Hannifin Corp. 2013
Fax: 978 478 2501

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Parker Hannifin Corporation
Filtration and Separation Division
242 Neck Road
Haverhill, MA 01835
Phone: 800 343 4048 or 978 858 0505 © Parker Hannifin Corp. 2013
Fax: 978 478 2501
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to any contrary or additional terms or conditions of Buyer’s order or any other document Products purchased by Buyer from Seller; (b) any act or omission, negligent or otherwise,
issued by Buyer. of Buyer; (c) Seller’s use of patterns, plans, drawings, or specifications furnished by Buyer
2. Price Adjustments; Payments. Prices stated on Seller’s quote or other documenta- to manufacture Product; or (d) Buyer’s failure to comply with these terms and conditions.
tion offered by Seller are valid for 30 days, and do not include any sales, use, or other Seller shall not indemnify Buyer under any circumstance except as otherwise provided.
taxes unless specifically stated. Unless otherwise specified by Seller, all prices are F.C.A. 12. Cancellations and Changes. Orders shall not be subject to cancellation or change
Seller’s facility (INCOTERMS 2010). Payment is subject to credit approval and is due 30 by Buyer for any reason, except with Seller’s written consent and upon terms that will in-
days from the date of invoice or such other term as required by Seller’s Credit Depart- demnify, defend and hold Seller harmless against all direct, incidental and consequential
ment, after which Buyer shall pa¬¬y interest on any unpaid invoices at the rate of 1.5% loss or damage. Seller may change product features, specifications, designs and avail-
per month or the maximum allowable rate under applicable law. ability with notice to Buyer. Order cancelation fee of 15% may apply.
3. Delivery Dates; Title and Risk; Shipment. All delivery dates are approximate and 13. Limitation on Assignment. Buyer may not assign its rights or obligations under this
Seller shall not be responsible for any damages resulting from any delay. Regardless agreement without the prior written consent of Seller.
of the manner of shipment, title to any products and risk of loss or damage shall pass to 14. Force Majeure. Seller does not assume the risk and shall not be liable for delay
Buyer upon placement of the products with the shipment carrier at Seller’s facility. Unless or failure to perform any of Seller’s obligations by reason of circumstances beyond the
otherwise stated, Seller may exercise its judgment in choosing the carrier and means reasonable control of Seller (hereinafter “Events of Force Majeure”). Events of Force
of delivery. No deferment of shipment at Buyers’ request beyond the respective dates Majeure shall include without limitation: accidents, strikes or labor disputes, acts of any
indicated will be made except on terms that will indemnify, defend and hold Seller harm- government or government agency, acts of nature, delays or failures in delivery from car-
less against all loss and additional expense. Buyer shall be responsible for any additional riers or suppliers, shortages of materials, or any other cause beyond Seller’s reasonable
shipping charges incurred by Seller due to Buyer’s acts or omissions. control.
4. Warranty. Seller warrants that the Products sold hereunder shall be free from defects in 15. Waiver and Severability. Failure to enforce any provision of this agreement will not
material or workmanship for a period of 12 months from the date of shipment and covers waive that provision nor will any such failure prejudice Seller’s right to enforce that provi-
in-factory repair and parts only. Warranty does not include on site labor, travel expenses, sion in the future. Invalidation of any provision of this agreement by legislation or other
or other expense associated with field repair. Purchaser shall notify Seller of any breach rule of law shall not invalidate any other provision herein. The remaining provisions of this
of warranty within 30 days. Upon notification, Seller will, at its option, repair or replace the agreement will remain in full force and effect.
defective product, or refund its purchase price. Any action for breach of warranty or for 16. Termination. Seller may terminate this agreement for any reason and at any time
failure to deliver must be commenced within 13 months of its accrual. DISCLAIMER OF by giving Buyer thirty (30) days written notice of termination. Seller may immediately
WARRANTY: THIS WARRANTY COMPRISES THE SOLE AND ENTIRE WARRANTY terminate this agreement, in writing, if Buyer: (a) commits a breach of any provision of this
PERTAINING TO ITEMS PROVIDED HEREUNDER. SELLER DISCLAIMS ALL OTH- agreement (b) appointments a trustee, receiver or custodian for all or any part of Buyer’s
ER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS AND IMPLIED, INCLUDING MERCHANTABILITY AND property (c) files a petition for relief in bankruptcy on its own behalf, or by a third party
FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. (d) makes an assignment for the benefit of creditors, or (e) dissolves or liquidates all or
5. Claims; Commencement of Actions. Buyer shall promptly inspect all Products upon a majority of its assets.
delivery. No claims for shortages will be allowed unless reported to the Seller within 10 17. Governing Law. This agreement and the sale and delivery of all Products hereunder
days of delivery. No other claims against Seller will be allowed unless asserted in writing shall be deemed to have taken place in and shall be governed and construed in accor-
within 30 days after delivery. Buyer shall notify Seller of any alleged breach of warranty dance with the laws of the State of Ohio, as applicable to contracts executed and wholly
within 30 days after the date the defect is or should have been discovered by Buyer. Any performed therein and without regard to conflicts of laws principles. Buyer irrevocably
action based upon breach of this agreement or upon any other claim arising out of this agrees and consents to the exclusive jurisdiction and venue of the courts of Cuyahoga
sale (other than an action by Seller for an amount due on any invoice) must be com- County, Ohio with respect to any dispute, controversy or claim arising out of or relating
menced within 12 months from the date of the breach without regard to the date breach is to this agreement.
discovered. If product is returned for refund, a 20% restock fee may apply. 18. Indemnity for Infringement of Intellectual Property Rights. Seller shall have no
6. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY. UPON NOTIFICATION, SELLER WILL, AT ITS OPTION, liability for infringement of any patents, trademarks, copyrights, trade dress, trade secrets
REPAIR OR REPLACE A DEFECTIVE PRODUCT, OR REFUND THE PURCHASE or similar rights except as provided in this Section. Seller will defend and indemnify Buyer
PRICE. IN NO EVENT SHALL SELLER BE LIABLE TO BUYER FOR ANY SPECIAL, against allegations of infringement of U.S. patents, U.S. trademarks, copyrights, trade
INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF, OR dress and trade secrets (“Intellectual Property Rights”). Seller will defend at its expense
AS THE RESULT OF, THE SALE, DELIVERY, NON-DELIVERY, SERVICING, USE OR and will pay the cost of any settlement or damages awarded in an action brought against
LOSS OF USE OF THE PRODUCTS OR ANY PART THEREOF, OR FOR ANY CHARG- Buyer based on an allegation that a Product sold pursuant to this Agreement infringes the
ES OR EXPENSES OF ANY NATURE INCURRED WITHOUT SELLER’S WRITTEN Intellectual Property Rights of a third party. Seller’s obligation to defend and indemnify
CONSENT, EVEN IF SELLER HAS BEEN NEGLIGENT, WHETHER IN CONTRACT, Buyer is contingent on Buyer notifying Seller within ten (10) days after Buyer becomes
TORT OR OTHER LEGAL THEORY. IN NO EVENT SHALL SELLER’S LIABILITY aware of such allegations of infringement, and Seller having sole control over the defense
UNDER ANY CLAIM MADE BY BUYER EXCEED THE PURCHASE PRICE OF THE of any allegations or actions including all negotiations for settlement or compromise. If
PRODUCTS. a Product is subject to a claim that it infringes the Intellectual Property Rights of a third
7. User Responsibility. The user, through its own analysis and testing, is solely respon- party, Seller may, at its sole expense and option, procure for Buyer the right to continue
sible for making the final selection of the system and Product and assuring that all perfor- using the Product, replace or modify the Product so as to make it noninfringing, or offer to
mance, endurance, maintenance, safety and warning requirements of the application are accept return of the Product and return the purchase price less a reasonable allowance
met. The user must analyze all aspects of the application and follow applicable industry for depreciation. Notwithstanding the foregoing, Seller shall have no liability for claims of
standards and Product information. If Seller provides Product or system options, the user infringement based on information provided by Buyer, or directed to Products delivered
is responsible for determining that such data and specifications are suitable and sufficient hereunder for which the designs are specified in whole or part by Buyer, or infringe-
for all applications and reasonably foreseeable uses of the Products or systems. ments resulting from the modification, combination or use in a system of any Product
8. Loss to Buyer’s Property. Any designs, tools, patterns, materials, drawings, confi- sold hereunder. The foregoing provisions of this Section shall constitute Seller’s sole and
dential information or equipment furnished by Buyer or any other items which become exclusive liability and Buyer’s sole and exclusive remedy for infringement of Intellectual
Buyer’s property, will be considered obsolete and may be destroyed by Seller after two Property Rights.
consecutive years have elapsed without Buyer ordering the items manufactured using 19. Entire Agreement. This agreement contains the entire agreement between the Buyer
such property. Seller shall not be responsible for any loss or damage to such property and Seller and constitutes the final, complete and exclusive expression of the terms of
while it is in Seller’s possession or control. sale. All prior or contemporaneous written or oral agreements or negotiations with respect
9. Special Tooling. A tooling charge may be imposed for any special tooling, including to the subject matter are herein merged.
without limitation, dies, fixtures, molds and patterns, acquired to manufacture Products. 20. Compliance with Law, U. K. Bribery Act and U.S. Foreign Corrupt Practices Act.
Such special tooling shall be and remain Seller’s property notwithstanding payment of Buyer agrees to comply with all applicable laws and regulations, including both those of
any charges by Buyer. In no event will Buyer acquire any interest in apparatus belong- the United Kingdom and the United States of America, and of the country or countries of
ing to Seller which is utilized in the manufacture of the Products, even if such apparatus the Territory in which Buyer may operate, including without limitation the U. K. Bribery
has been specially converted or adapted for such manufacture and notwithstanding any Act, the U.S. Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (“FCPA”) and the U.S. Anti-Kickback Act (the
charges paid by Buyer. Unless otherwise agreed, Seller shall have the right to alter, dis- “Anti-Kickback Act”), and agrees to indemnify and hold harmless Seller from the conse-
card or otherwise dispose of any special tooling or other property in its sole discretion at quences of any violation of such provisions by Buyer, its employees or agents. Buyer
any time. acknowledges that they are familiar with the provisions of the U. K. Bribery Act, the FCPA
10. Buyer’s Obligation; Rights of Seller. To secure payment of all sums due or other- and the Anti-Kickback Act, and certifies that Buyer will adhere to the requirements thereof.
wise, Seller shall retain a security interest in the goods delivered and this agreement shall In particular, Buyer represents and agrees that Buyer shall not make any payment or give
be deemed a Security Agreement under the Uniform Commercial Code. Buyer authorizes anything of value, directly or indirectly to any governmental official, any foreign political
Seller as its attorney to execute and file on Buyer’s behalf all documents Seller deems party or official thereof, any candidate for foreign political office, or any commercial entity
necessary to perfect its security interest. or person, for the purpose of influencing such person to purchase products or otherwise
11. Improper use and Indemnity. Buyer shall indemnify, defend, and hold Seller benefit the business of Seller.
harmless from any claim, liability, damages, lawsuits, and costs (including attorney fees),

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