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Vikan - 3179 Broom, 417mm, Soft

Professional Vikan Broom for Sweeping Flour, Starch and Fine Powders

The Vikan 3179 Broom is a professional hygiene broom specifically designed for sweeping flour, starch, powdered ingredients and other fine dry materials in food production and industrial environments. Its specially developed medium bristles efficiently collect fine particles without creating excessive dust, making it an excellent choice for maintaining clean and hygienic dry production areas.

Part of the renowned Vikan Hygiene System, the 3179 features a hygienic one-piece construction that is easy to clean and available in multiple colour options to support HACCP colour coding and reduce the risk of cross-contamination.

Compatible with all Vikan threaded handles, this versatile broom is widely used throughout food manufacturing, bakeries, pharmaceutical production, beverage processing and other hygiene-critical industries.


Related Products: 0618,31993, 29623, 29643, 29373
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Key Features

  • Professional Vikan hygiene broom
  • Designed specifically for sweeping flour, starch and fine powders
  • Medium stiffness bristles for efficient dry sweeping
  • Ideal for dry production environments
  • Hygienic one-piece construction
  • Colour-coded to support HACCP compliance
  • Durable polypropylene block with polyester filaments
  • Compatible with all Vikan threaded handles
  • Easy to clean and sanitise
  • Suitable for daily commercial use


Product Specifications

  • Manufacturer: Vikan
  • Product Code: 3179
  • Product Type: Hygiene Broom
  • Bristle Stiffness: Medium
  • Suitable For: Fine powders and dry debris
  • Compatible Handles: All Vikan threaded handles
  • Material: Polypropylene block with polyester bristles
  • Food Contact Approved: Yes

Temperature Resistance

  • Maximum dishwasher temperature: 93°C (199.4°F)
  • Maximum food contact temperature: 80°C (176°F)
  • Maximum non-food contact temperature: 100°C (212°F)
  • Minimum operating temperature: -20°C (-4°F)
  • Recommended autoclave sterilisation temperature: 121°C (249.8°F)


Vikan Colour Options

The Vikan 3179 Broom is available in the following official Vikan colours:

Vikan Colour

Vikan Part Number

Green

31792

Blue

31793

Red

31794

White

31795

Yellow

31796

Hygienic Colour Coding

The Vikan 3179 is available in multiple colours to support HACCP colour-coded cleaning systems. Assigning different coloured brooms to specific production zones helps reduce the risk of cross-contamination and supports food safety compliance.

Typical colour coding may include:

  • Blue – General production
  • Red – High-risk or allergen areas
  • Green – Ingredient preparation
  • Yellow – Low-risk production
  • White – Dairy and allergen-controlled areas

Colour allocation should always follow your site's hygiene procedures.

Compatible Vikan Products

The Vikan 3179 is designed for use with a range of Vikan handles and accessories, including:

    0618 Handle

    31993 Broom

    29623 Aluminium Handle

    29643 Aluminium Handle

    29373 Fibreglass Handle

These products allow you to create a complete professional cleaning system for dry production environments.



Ideal Applications

The Vikan 3179 is ideal for sweeping:

  • Flour
  • Starch
  • Sugar
  • Salt
  • Powdered ingredients
  • Baking mixes
  • Food dust
  • Dry spills
  • Powder residues
  • Light debris on production floors

Suitable for use in:

  • Food manufacturing facilities
  • Bakeries
  • Flour mills
  • Beverage production
  • Dairy processing
  • Pharmaceutical manufacturing
  • Ingredient processing plants
  • Commercial kitchens
  • Food warehouses
  • Packaging facilities
  • Dry goods production areas


Why Choose the Vikan 3179?

The Vikan 3179 has been specifically engineered for sweeping fine powders that conventional brooms often struggle to collect efficiently. Its medium bristles effectively gather light materials such as flour and starch while minimising dust disturbance.

Manufactured using food-safe materials and designed with hygiene in mind, the 3179 is trusted by food manufacturers and hygiene professionals around the world for dependable, long-lasting performance.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Vikan 3179 designed to clean?

The broom is designed for sweeping flour, starch, powdered ingredients, sugar, salt and other fine dry materials from production floors.

Is this broom suitable for food production areas?

Yes. It is manufactured from food-contact compliant materials and is ideal for use in food and beverage production environments.

Which handles fit the Vikan 3179?

The broom is compatible with all Vikan threaded handles, allowing you to choose the handle length best suited to your application.

Can it be cleaned in a commercial dishwasher?

Yes. The broom is dishwasher safe up to 93°C.

Can the broom be autoclaved?

Yes. It can be sterilised at a recommended autoclave temperature of 121°C.

Why is the broom available in different colours?

The colour options support HACCP colour coding, helping businesses separate cleaning equipment between production areas and reduce the risk of cross-contamination.

Is this broom suitable for wet floors?

The Vikan 3179 is primarily designed for dry sweeping applications involving fine powders. For wet cleaning, Vikan offers a range of dedicated wet-area brooms and squeegees.

Order the Vikan 3179 Broom Today

The Vikan 3179 Broom is the ideal solution for efficiently sweeping flour, starch and other fine powders in hygiene-sensitive environments. Combining durable construction, hygienic design and HACCP colour coding, it delivers reliable cleaning performance for bakeries, food manufacturers, pharmaceutical facilities and other professional workplaces.


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