Infrastructure challenges and the importance of major brand components in the food industry

 

As the food industry in Iran faces multiple pressures such as high inflation, energy shortages, supply chain disruptions, and weak transportation infrastructure, the role of precise, quality equipment in production lines is more prominent than ever. News reports indicate that one of the serious challenges facing the food sector is these infrastructure challenges:

“Frequent power and gas outages, water shortages, transportation disruptions… crises that have directly affected production costs, product quality, and waste levels.”

In such circumstances, using original brand parts in production line equipment is not just a luxury option, but has become a practical necessity.

Part One: Infrastructure Challenges in Iran’s Food Industry

In this section, we review the most important infrastructure challenges facing Iran’s food industry:

• Electricity and gas instability
• Frequent power outages are a major problem in factories. Sudden shutdowns of production lines can lead to damage to sensitive equipment, product loss, or process downtime.
• Gas pressure is reduced or interrupted, especially in cold seasons, which has a direct impact on processes that require heating (furnaces, boilers, drying).
• The use of backup generators is common, but they have high fuel costs, maintenance costs, and depreciation.

• Water shortage and impact on raw material supply
• Reduced access to water in agriculture reduces the production of primary products (fruits, vegetables, grains), which supply raw materials for the food industry.
• In the factory itself, some processes require water (washing, processing, cooling), which may be disrupted in water shortage conditions.

• Disruption in transportation and distribution chain
• Roads, railways and freight routes may be of poor quality or inadequate access, causing delays in the movement of raw materials or finished products.
• Transportation costs have risen due to rising fuel prices and infrastructure constraints.
• Goods can deteriorate in transit, especially temperature-sensitive or time-consuming materials.

• Inflation, high overhead costs and waste
• The continuous increase in the cost of raw materials, energy, and maintenance increases the total cost of production.
• Waste is a big area of ​​risk: product loss on production lines, spoilage due to delays, damage to packaging or poor quality.
• According to reports, about 30 to 35 percent of the country’s food products are wasted before reaching the consumer, which is exacerbated by these infrastructure problems.

Using original, high-quality parts in production equipment can significantly help reduce damage caused by infrastructure challenges. Some of the reasons why it is important to use original parts in the food industry include:

• Greater resistance to fluctuations and sudden stops

Original brand components are manufactured with precise design, high tolerances and superior build quality. Therefore, they are more resistant to electrical and mechanical shocks and stresses in situations such as temporary power outages or voltage fluctuations. For example, an original temperature or pressure sensor may fail less often during network restarts or momentary fluctuations. Using low-quality components may fail at the first shock.

• Longer durability and useful life

In a world where the cost of repairs and downtime is high, a part that lasts longer is worth a lot.
Top-brand parts, with better materials, controlled manufacturing processes, and quality testing, are able to last thousands of hours longer, while lower-grade parts will wear out or crack after a while.

• Accurate and stable performance

Infrastructure challenges cause operating conditions to be unstable (temperature, pressure, flow fluctuations). Original equipment components are typically designed to be stable and provide more reliable performance even under non-ideal conditions. For example, a genuine brand butterfly valve may leak less or perform better at different pressures.

• Reducing ancillary costs and emergency repairs

Poor quality parts usually require more frequent replacement or repairs; in a situation where the fixed cost of production is high, these frequent repairs take a heavy toll on production.
Using original parts reduces the costs of unplanned downtime and urgent repairs.

• Ensuring product quality and reducing waste

In food production lines, the smallest defect in components can lead to contamination, changes in process parameters (temperature, pressure, uniformity) or product failure.
If original components are used, the likelihood of these errors is reduced and there will be less waste. In a situation where energy and raw material consumption are under pressure, reducing waste becomes particularly important.

Practical solutions for controlling and managing infrastructure challenges

• Infrastructure risk assessment and backup design
  Before selecting components, potential infrastructure risks at the plant site (power outages, voltage fluctuations, gas pressure, poor water supply) should be identified.
  In the system design, backup paths (UPS, generator) should be considered.
• Selecting original parts with international standards
  Parts should be selected that have valid certificates (e.g. CE, ISO, health approvals).
  Part Sanat Arka Company can assist in sourcing original parts from reputable brands, consulting, and reviewing certificates.
• Incoming quality control and sample testing
  When parts arrive at the factory, random samples must be tested (performance, accuracy, pressure tolerance).
  This step allows defective parts to be identified before installation.
• Preventive maintenance and condition monitoring
  Using condition monitoring sensors (e.g. temperature, vibration, pressure) for key components helps to provide early warning before complete failure.
  Original components are usually more capable of such upgrades.
• Providing original spare parts and a reliable supply chain
  It is essential to always keep original brand spare parts in the factory warehouse so that in case of failure, the part can be replaced more quickly.
  Part Sanat Arka can help in this regard with its original parts supply network and reliable stock.
• Training of technical and operator personnel
  Employees must be able to distinguish between genuine and counterfeit parts and know how to properly install, maintain, and care for parts.
  Part Sanat Arka Company can provide relevant technical training courses.

With Iran’s food industry under serious pressure from infrastructure problems, the importance of choosing quality original parts for sustainability, cost reduction, product quality maintenance, and waste reduction is clearer than ever.

With experience in sourcing original brand parts, custom manufacturing oversight, after-sales service, and technical training, Arka Parts & Services can be a reliable partner in the path to retrofitting your food industry production lines.