Standard_Parts_Catalogue

Page 2154 | General Information Sanline General Information Introduction Handles and operating elements can act as vectors for many pathogens. Upon every hand contact, bacteria and germs take hold on the surface, where they can proliferate unchecked over time, such as between two cleaning cycles. If one or more other people later touch the same part, the expanded population of pathogens has the opportunity to spread even further. The antibacterial standard parts of the Sanline product family can prevent bacteria and germs from propagating on an operating element, actively reducing their spread and preventing bacterial illnesses that could otherwise result. Two different active principles can be found in the Sanline product family: Plastic standard parts with additives based on silver ions and metal standard parts with a powder coating based on zinc molybdate. Both principles destroy the cell walls of the microorganisms, causing them to die. The antibacterial effectiveness is retained for a long time, even after frequent cleaning cycles, and is absolutely safe for the user. With their antibacterial properties, the Sanline operating elements are predestined for areas with elevated hygiene requi- rements. These include doctors’ offices, hospitals, rehabilitation and care facilities as well as cafeterias, food-processing plants and agricultural operations with livestock. Sanline products also reduce the risk of infection in locations where many different people come into contact with handles and operating elements, such as in stadiums and concert halls, parks and wellness facilities as well as on public transport. Functioning principle - Plastic with silver ions Plastics manufactured with silver ions inhibit the establishment and proliferation of bacteria and germs on the surface. The effect is based on a natural principle and remains continuously effective for a long time. Silver ions (Ag⁺) diffuse from the plastic surface and attach to the cell walls of the microbe. After a short time, the silver ions break through the cell wall of the microbe and destroy the enzyme activity within the cell. The genetic material of the microbe is attacked, preventing further cell division and eventually killing off the germ. The antibacterial effect of the additive is not reduced by repeated cleaning with soap or solvent. Even at sterilization temperatures of up to 130 °C, the effect is not lost.