Established in 1984 Shawpak Systems prides itself on providing high level technical sales and support to our valued customer base. Offering solutions for Product Inspection, Packaging and Hygiene equipment sales and after sales support including certified customer training on site or at our Centre of Excellence training and demonstration facility.

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Primus Ii

The Primus II is an industrial-grade boot cleaning system designed to remove contamination from worker footwear before entry into controlled production environments. Shawpak Systems Ltd supplies and supports this equipment across manufacturing, food processing, pharmaceutical, and meat processing facilities throughout North America, with particular expertise serving operations in Oakville, Ontario and across Canada and the USA.

Contaminated footwear is one of the most direct routes for pathogens, chemical residues, and foreign material to enter sterile or sensitive production areas. A single worker entering a food processing line without proper shoe sanitization can compromise product safety and trigger costly recalls. The Primus II addresses this critical vulnerability by creating a reliable decontamination step that operators trust and workers accept as standard procedure.

At Shawpak Systems Ltd, we have worked with facility managers for decades to understand that equipment selection is about more than features. It is about whether operators will actually use it, whether it fits your facility layout, and whether you have reliable support when something needs attention. That is why we offer technical advisory consultation, hands-on training, and dedicated after-sales support to help you integrate this equipment effectively.

How the Primus II Delivers Consistent Decontamination

The Primus II uses dual rotating brush wheels and spray nozzles to contact and clean the sole, heel, and sides of boots in a single pass. Because the system applies mechanical action combined with water spray, it removes stubborn organic matter, soil, and pathogens far more reliably than manual boot scraping or simple foot baths. Most facilities operating this equipment report cleaning times of 15 to 25 seconds per worker, which keeps entry flows moving without creating bottlenecks.

The system is built with stainless steel components and a sealed motor housing, which means it withstands daily washdown, chemical exposure, and the corrosive environment of food processing plants and meat processing operations. The brush wheels are replaceable and maintainable without specialized tools, so downtime stays minimal. Drainage is integral, preventing standing water and microbial growth around the unit itself.

Operators in Oakville and across our service region appreciate that the Primus II requires no proprietary chemistry or consumables beyond occasional brush replacement. That reduces operating costs and eliminates inventory complexity compared to systems dependent on specific sanitizing solutions.

Integration Into Your Facility Layout and Workflow

The physical footprint of the Primus II is compact enough to fit in most entry vestibules, gowning rooms, and transition zones. It can be installed as a standalone unit or integrated into a multi-stage decontamination sequence alongside hand sanitization systems, turnstiles, or other industrial hygiene equipment that Shawpak Systems supplies.

Key considerations for installation include:

• Floor slope and drainage capacity to handle daily water volume
• Electrical supply and water pressure requirements (our technical team confirms these during consultation)
• Traffic flow direction and the position of operator controls for safety
• Clearance for brush wheels and any required maintenance access
• Signage and worker training to establish it as a non-negotiable step, not an option

Shawpak Systems Ltd works with plant managers and operations directors to assess your current entry protocols and recommend placement that minimizes resistance from workers. We have installed and trained on this equipment in food processing facilities, pharmaceutical cleanrooms, meat processing operations, and general manufacturing plants. Each facility has different staffing patterns, throughput targets, and contamination risks. Our consultation process accounts for those specifics rather than applying a generic template.

Training and Long-Term Support That Keeps Equipment Operational

Equipment only works if operators know how to use it and maintenance staff understand how to care for it. Shawpak Systems includes on-site training as part of our commitment to your facility. We train operators on correct boot positioning, cycle duration, and the signs that indicate brush wear or drainage issues. We teach maintenance staff how to inspect brushes, clear minor clogs, and perform routine cleaning without waiting for a service call.

Our Centre of Excellence demonstration facility allows your team to see the equipment in operation and ask questions before installation. Many facility managers find it valuable to bring shift supervisors and a few frontline workers to observe how the system functions in practice.

After installation, Shawpak Systems provides certified after-sales support across Canada and the USA. If a component fails or performance drops, you contact us directly. We maintain parts inventory and can arrange repair visits promptly. This matters because every hour the unit is down, workers either bypass boot cleaning or create manual workarounds, both of which defeat the purpose of the investment.

Practical Steps to Evaluate and Implement This Equipment

If you are responsible for hygiene compliance or production facility operations, here is how to move forward responsibly:

1. Document your current boot cleaning process and any contamination incidents or audit findings related to employee footwear. This establishes whether the need is genuine and urgent.
2. Contact Shawpak Systems Ltd for a facility assessment. We ask about your production environment, staff volume, current entry protocols, and regulatory requirements to recommend whether this equipment fits and where it should be positioned.
3. Request a demonstration at our Centre of Excellence or arrange a site visit to an existing installation in your region if available. See the equipment operate under conditions similar to yours.
4. Discuss training schedules, parts availability, and support response time. Clarify what is included with purchase and what constitutes ongoing service.
5. Plan a soft launch with one shift or production line first. Monitor operator compliance and maintenance effort before expanding to facility-wide use.

Shawpak Systems Ltd has been supporting industrial facilities since 1984, and we have learned that successful equipment adoption depends on clear communication, proper training, and reliable follow-up support. We are here to help you understand whether the Primus II is right for your operation and to make the transition as smooth as possible.

If you manage a food processing facility, pharmaceutical plant, manufacturing operation, or other industrial setting where worker hygiene directly affects product safety and compliance, contact Shawpak Systems to discuss your needs. We serve facilities across Oakville, throughout Ontario, and across North America. We will listen to your specific situation and recommend solutions that actually work in practice, not just in theory.