Dairy Manufacturing Webinar, The Importance of Crack Testing, 14 October 2026

The Importance of Crack Testing

Presenter

Samuel Peppin

Webinar Description

Crack testing plays a critical role in maintaining the safety, reliability, and hygienic integrity of food-processing equipment. Over time, thermal cycling, vibration, stress, and poor fabrication can lead to cracks and weld defects within spray dryers, tanks, ducting, cyclones, and other stainless-steel systems. These defects may become microbial harbourage points, allowing powder, moisture, and bacteria to accumulate beyond the reach of normal cleaning processes. Early detection through effective crack testing helps prevent contamination risks, costly shutdowns, structural failures, and unplanned repairs. In high-care manufacturing environments, proactive crack inspection is essential for protecting both product quality and consumer safety.

Presenter Biography

Samuel Peppin is the Managing Director of Bioscan Ltd, a specialist company providing advanced inspection, crack detection, and hygienic repair services for the global food and beverage industry. With extensive experience in spray dryers, tanks, cyclones, and stainless-steel process equipment, Samuel alongside his partners, has helped grow Bioscan into a globally recognised technical service provider. His focus is on improving food safety, reducing contamination risk, and helping manufacturers better understand the condition of critical assets. Samuel is passionate about innovation, hygienic engineering, and raising inspection standards within high-care food manufacturing environments.