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Vikan - 4013 - Nylon Hand Scraper, 100mm

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Vikan Nylon Blade – Scratch-Safe Scraper for Food Manufacturing

The Vikan Nylon Blade is a durable, hygienic alternative to a stainless-steel scraper blade, designed for use on sensitive surfaces and food-processing equipment where preventing scratches and surface damage is important.

Ideal for food and beverage manufacturing, this hard-wearing nylon blade is effective for loosening and removing stubborn, dried-on residues including pastry, chocolate, burnt-on food and ingredients from smooth surfaces.

The nylon construction provides effective scraping performance while helping to protect sensitive equipment and conveyor belts from scratching. This makes it a practical choice for hygiene-critical production environments where maintaining equipment condition and effective cleaning procedures are essential.

The blade can also withstand high temperatures when used intermittently for periods of no more than 2 minutes at a time.

Its hygienic design and availability within Vikan's colour-coded cleaning system can support visual segregation and good hygiene practices within food production facilities.

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Key Benefits

Nylon blade for sensitive surfaces – Helps minimise scratching and damage compared with harder metal blades.
Ideal for food manufacturing – Suitable for food and beverage processing environments.
Effective on stubborn residues – Loosens dried-on pastry, chocolate, burnt food and other food ingredients.
Suitable for conveyor belts – Designed for use on sensitive conveyor and equipment surfaces where scratch prevention is important.
High-temperature resistance – Can be used on hot surfaces intermittently for up to 2 minutes at a time.
Hygienic design – Easy to clean and suited to hygiene-critical environments.
Colour-coded options – Supports colour-coded cleaning and equipment segregation practices.
Durable construction – Designed for demanding professional cleaning applications.

Supports HACCP-based hygiene procedures – Can form part of a controlled cleaning system designed to reduce contamination risks.

HACCP and Food Manufacturing Hygiene

Effective cleaning is a key component of a HACCP-based food safety system. Selecting the appropriate scraper for each surface can help manufacturers achieve effective soil removal while reducing unnecessary damage to food-processing equipment.

The Vikan Nylon Blade provides a metal-free scraping option for sensitive surfaces, making it particularly useful where stainless steel blades could potentially scratch or damage equipment.

Combined with appropriate cleaning procedures, colour-coded tools and routine inspection and replacement controls, the blade can contribute to a structured hygiene programme designed to support food safety, contamination prevention, and audit readiness.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why Choose a Nylon Blade for Food Processing?

Stainless steel scrapers can provide excellent scraping performance, but they are not always appropriate for delicate or scratch-sensitive surfaces. A nylon scraper blade offers an alternative where protecting equipment surfaces is a priority.

The Vikan Nylon Blade is particularly useful for removing stubborn food residues from smooth surfaces without relying on a harder metal edge, helping manufacturers balance effective cleaning with equipment protection.

What is the Vikan Nylon Blade used for?

The Vikan Nylon Blade is designed for scraping and loosening stubborn dirt and food residues, including pastry, chocolate and burnt-on food, from smooth and sensitive surfaces.

Is the Vikan Nylon Blade suitable for food manufacturing?

Yes. It is designed for professional cleaning applications in the food and beverage industry, including hygiene-critical food-processing environments.

Can the nylon blade be used on conveyor belts?

Yes. The nylon blade is particularly suitable for sensitive surfaces such as conveyor belts and food-processing equipment where avoiding scratches is important.

Is nylon better than stainless steel for sensitive surfaces?

For scratch-sensitive surfaces, nylon can be a useful alternative to stainless steel because it is less likely to cause the type of surface damage associated with harder metal blades. The correct scraper should always be selected according to the surface and cleaning requirement.

Can the Vikan Nylon Blade be used on hot surfaces?

Yes. The blade can withstand temperatures up to 347°F / 175°C for food and non-food contact applications. When used on hot surfaces, use should be limited to intervals of no more than 2 minutes at a time.

What is the dishwasher cleaning temperature?

The maximum cleaning temperature specified is 199.4°F / 93°C.

Can the Vikan Nylon Blade be sterilised in an autoclave?

The recommended sterilisation temperature is 249.8°F / 121°C.

Does the Vikan Nylon Blade support colour-coded cleaning?

Yes. Vikan's colour-coded cleaning system can help manufacturers segregate cleaning equipment between production areas and support hygiene management and cross-contamination controls.

Is the Vikan Nylon Blade suitable for HACCP environments?

It can be incorporated into a HACCP-based cleaning and hygiene programme as part of the appropriate cleaning equipment for the surface and application. HACCP compliance depends on the complete food safety system, procedures and controls implemented by the food business.

Specification	Details
Blade material	Nylon
Application	Scraping and removal of stubborn food residues
Suitable surfaces	Smooth and sensitive surfaces
Food contact temperature	Up to 347°F / 175°C
Non-food contact temperature	Up to 347°F / 175°C
Minimum usage temperature	-4°F / -20°C
Dishwasher cleaning temperature	Up to 199.4°F / 93°C
Recommended autoclave sterilisation temperature	249.8°F / 121°C
Hot-surface use	Maximum 2 minutes at a time
Industry	Food and beverage manufacturing

Colour Options

The Vikan Nylon Blade is available as part of Vikan's colour-coded hygiene system. Colour coding can help food manufacturers separate cleaning equipment by production area, process, allergen zone, or hygiene risk, helping to reduce the potential for cross-contamination.

Available colours may include Blue, Green, Red, White & Yellow.

The Vikan Nylon Blade is suitable for a wide range of food processing and industrial cleaning applications, including:

Food and beverage production
Bakery and pastry manufacturing
Chocolate processing
Confectionery production
Prepared food manufacturing
Dairy and food processing environments
Cleaning smooth food-processing equipment
Cleaning sensitive conveyor belts
Removing dried-on food ingredients
Removing burnt-on food deposits
Removing sticky pastry and dough residues
Hygiene-critical production areas

Vikan - 4013 - Nylon Hand Scraper, 100mm

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Specifications

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Applications

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Key Benefits

HACCP and Food Manufacturing Hygiene

Frequently Asked Questions

Colour Options

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