Pictured above: A focus on hand hygiene is creating strong
demand for Rieke dispensers
Rieke Dispensing says renewed health concerns following the
latest flu outbreak is once again focusing attention on the need
for effective hand hygiene, which in turn has created strong demand
for the company's range of dispensers.
According to Rieke, while a possible flu epidemic or pandemic is
the subject of current headlines, the continuing threat of
Healthcare Associated Infection is of equal concern. "Most of us
are already aware of the so-called hospital 'super bug' MRSA, but
even this is just the tip of a rather nasty iceberg," explains
Managing Director Mark Box. "Just recently, for example, a new
enzyme NDM-1 that can exist in different bacteria and may be
resistant to even the most powerful antibiotics has entered UK
hospitals. The reality is that these types of dangers are with us
for the long term."
Research has confirmed that even the simplest routine household
hand washing method can reduce the spread of such infections. At
the same time, traditional bars of soap have fallen out of favour
because they have the potential to act as reservoirs for
contamination. This has led to a huge rise in the popularity of
liquid soaps and the introduction of a new generation of products
including hand scrubs and sanitizers.
Mr Box says Rieke RS dispensers are being adopted for a wide
range of hand hygiene products thanks to their ability to handle
many different types including liquids, thicker lotions and
aggressive chemicals.
The Rieke RS3, RS5 and RS5 offer the convenience and hygiene of
accurate dosing of the required amount of product with minimal
effort. Ball, poppet valve and wide bore designs are available for
liquids of different viscosities, while no metal contact dispensers
are ideal for alcohol-based products. A shower proof construction
prevents water ingress.
All models are shippable, enabling them to be locked in the down
position for ease of transport and, once opened, re-locked in the
up position to avoid a final unwanted dose when locking. For added
convenience, a special 'suckback' system can be specified that
pulls product back into the nozzle after dispensing in order to
provide a consistently clean and hygienic operation and avoid mess
and waste. Tamper-evident and child resistant options are also
available for added security and reassurance, along with wall
mounted and elbow operated versions.
For manufacturers, a universal closure or large lid adaptor can
be specified to allow pumps to be used with a variety of container
sizes and designs.
"Hand hygiene will continue to play a key role in helping to
minimise the risk of the spread of infections," says Mark Box.
"As new products are developed, our dispensers will remain
crucial to ensuring these products are used to their best
effect."