Marlborough, Massachusetts – Ruland has developed an IP69K rated patent pending hygienic clamping assembly to help protect food processing, medical and other types of equipment from bacteria buildup. Traditional clamping components such as shaft collars have hot spots such as screw pockets, saw cuts, and surface imperfections where bacteria can grow and spread within the system. These hot spots are not always accessible and are very difficult to clean. Hygienic clamping assemblies ...This story is related to the following:Mechanical Components and AssembliesMachinery and Machining Tools Sponsored by: Haas Automation, Inc. - Category SponsorSearch for suppliers of: Power Transmission Couplings | Stainless Steel Shaft Collars | Shaft Collars | Stainless Steel Clamps | Clamping Machinery