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CUSTOM METAL FABRICATION FOR FOOD & BEVERAGE PROCESSING 

Food and beverage processing demands materials that withstand daily washdown cycles, resist corrosion from cleaning chemicals, and meet sanitary design requirements. Equipment must be durable enough for continuous production yet cleanable to food safety standards.

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Components must resist corrosion from acidic products and alkaline cleaning chemicals, withstand thermal cycling from hot processing and cold storage, and maintain structural integrity through thousands of washdown cycles. Our stainless steel expertise goes beyond material selection—we understand crevice-free weld design, surface finish requirements for cleanability, and the NSF standards that govern food-contact and splash-zone applications.

FOOD PROCESSING COMPONENTS WE FABRICATE

Our NSF compliance expertise and sanitary fabrication capabilities serve food equipment manufacturers, processors, and commercial kitchens with components built to food-grade standards.

Processing Equipment Components

Food-Grade Storage & Handling

Packaging & Conveyor Components

  • Equipment housings for meat, poultry, and seafood processing 

  • Custom fabricated frames for slicing, grinding, and cutting equipment 

  • Saw mounts, feeder assemblies, and processing line components 

  • Splash guards and protective panels

  • Custom stainless steel storage tanks and vessels

  • Material handling carts with NSF-compliant construction

  • Stainless steel work tables and prep surfaces

  • Custom sink stations and washdown assemblies 

  • Conveyor system components for food packaging lines

  • Material handling assemblies for automated production

  • Product collection trays and accumulation tables

  • Custom Metal Brackets & Mounting Solutions

WHY FOOD EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURERS CHOOSE METALFAB GROUP

Food processing equipment requires fabrication expertise that extends beyond general metalworking. NSF compliance, sanitary design principles, and material selection directly impact equipment performance, cleanability, and regulatory approval.

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NSF Compliance & Sanitary Design Expertise

​​We fabricate food equipment to NSF sanitary design standards, ensuring compliance with requirements that protect both manufacturers and end users.


Sanitary Design Standards: 

  • Corner radius requirements: Minimum 3/16" internal radius on all food contact corners 

  • Smooth transitions eliminate bacterial harboring points 

  • Crevice-free construction prevents contamination accumulation

  • Accessible surfaces for cleaning and inspection

  • No dead spaces where cleaning solutions collect

 

Surface Finish Control: 

  • Maximum 32 Ra surface finish on food contact surfaces 

  • Smooth, non-porous surfaces throughout 

  • Proper passivation of all stainless steel components 

  • Surface treatments resist chemical cleaning agents

 

Structural Requirements: 

  • 6-inch minimum clearance from floors and walls 

  • Support structures designed for thorough cleaning access 

  • Mounting hardware resists corrosion and contamination

Food-Grade Stainless Steel Materials

Material selection impacts corrosion resistance, cleanability, and long-term durability in food processing environments. We fabricate with food-grade stainless steel alloys chosen for specific application requirements.


Material Options: 

  • 304 stainless steel: Standard food contact applications, excellent corrosion resistance, smooth mill finish 

  • 316 stainless steel: High-chloride cleaning environments, enhanced corrosion protection, marine/coastal facilities 

  • 316L stainless steel: Welded applications requiring superior corrosion resistance at weld zones

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We stock 304 and 316 stainless steel in thicknesses from .024" to .750", enabling quick-turn fabrication without material delays.
 

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Sanitary TIG Welding for Food Applications

Weld quality directly impacts food equipment cleanability and NSF compliance. Unlike MIG welding which produces spatter requiring extensive post-weld work, TIG welding processes deliver the smooth, contamination-free welds that food-grade applications demand.


TIG Welding Advantages: Produces smooth weld profiles without spatter or undercuts Maintains corrosion resistance critical for food processing Minimizes heat-affected zones that can harbor bacteria Proper purge gas protection prevents weld oxidation Full penetration welds for structural integrity.


Post-Weld Treatment: Complete cleaning and passivation of all welds Grinding and polishing to specified surface finish Heat tint removal 

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Full-Service Food Equipment Fabrication

Food equipment projects require coordinated processes across multiple fabrication operations. Every step occurs under our ISO 9001:2015 quality system.


Integrated Capabilities: 

  • Laser cutting of flat patterns with ±0.003" tolerances 

  • Press brake forming: 230-ton (120" bed), 96-ton (100" bed)

  • TIG welding for all food contact surfaces 

  • Passivation and electropolishing services

  • Assembly with stainless steel hardware 

  • Quality inspection and documentation

 

Benefits of Single-Source Fabrication: 

  • Unified quality control across all operations 

  • No handoff delays between vendors 

  • Consistent NSF compliance approach 

  • Faster response to design modifications 

  • Better cost control without markup stacking

Production Volume Flexibility

From custom prototype equipment to production runs for OEM manufacturers, our processes accommodate the volume range food equipment manufacturers require.


Volume Capabilities: 

  • Prototype/Custom (1-10 units): Design validation, quick-turn fabrication for urgent needs 

  • Small Production (10-50 units): Standard lead times with documented quality 

  • Mid-Volume (50-250 units): Optimized processes, blanket ordering available, phased delivery 

  • High-Volume (250+ units): Dedicated production runs, inventory management, volume pricing


Our blanket order programs help food equipment manufacturers manage inventory while ensuring consistent availability.

CASE STUDY PROOF

BPS Products - food-grade broiler stands

  • 99% on-time delivery for broiler stand production

  • Advanced fabrication: Reverse-engineered dozens of components to maintain production

  • Smart ordering: Blanket order system reduced costs and ensured availability​

FOOD EQUIPMENT SOLUTIONS

Partner With MetalFab for Food-Grade Fabrication

Food processing equipment demands NSF compliance, sanitary design expertise, and material knowledge that general fabricators don't possess. Our ISO 9001:2015 certified facility, food-grade welding capabilities, and comprehensive understanding of sanitary design standards deliver equipment that passes inspection and performs reliably in demanding food processing environments.

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