Food Processing

Precision Solutions for Food Processing & Manufacturing

Hole Specialists, Inc. is an industry leader in gun drilling, deep hole drilling, pull bore, trepan, and honing services since 1993. At Hole Specialists, Inc., we combine these core capabilities with state-of-the-art equipment, rigorous quality control, and decades of expertise to deliver superior results for our clients. Our comprehensive quality management system ensure consistent excellence across all services.

Sanitary Manufacturing Capabilities

Gun Drilling
Excellence

Gun Drilling Excellence

  • Mixing shaft channels
  • Cooling system components
  • Process equipment parts
  • anitary equipment holes
  • Conveyor system parts
  • Clean-room compatible
  • FDA-compliant materials
  • Stainless steel expertise

Deep Hole Drilling Specialization

  • Large component manufacturing
  • Sanitary equipment parts
  • Mixer shaft production
  • Processing equipment
  • Cleaning system components
  • Sterilization equipment
  • Custom applications
  • High-volume production 

Advanced Precision Services

  • Component straightening
  • Shaft alignment
  • CNC turning
  • Trepanning services
  • Custom machining
  • Production support
  • Tool development
  • Process optimization

Food Industry Quality Standards

Quality System Certifications

  • FDA compliance
  • FSMA standards
  • 3-A Sanitary Standards
  • USDA requirements
  • HACCP program support
  • Third-party audited
  • Regulatory compliance

Sanitary
Standards

Sanitary Standards

  • FDA material compliance
  • Surface finish requirements
  • Clean room procedures
  • Sanitary design principles
  • Cross-contamination prevention
  • Material traceability
  • Process validation
  • Quality documentation 

Documentation & Traceability

  • Material certification
  • Process validation
  • Inspection records
  • Surface finish verification
  • Cleaning validation
  • Sterilization records
  • Lot traceability
  • Quality documentation

Technical Specifications for Food Applications

Precision Parameters

  • Hole diameters: 0.078″ to 24.000″
  • Depths up to 480 inches
  • Surface finish: 32 Ra or better
  • Sanitary finish options
  • Position tolerance: ±0.001″
  • Custom specifications
  • High-volume capability
  • Prototype flexibility

Material Processing Capabilities

  • 304 Stainless Steel
  • 316L Stainless Steel
  • Duplex stainless
  • FDA-approved plastics
  • Specialty alloys
  • Non-reactive materials
  • Corrosion-resistant metals
  • Custom materials 

Food Industry Project Experience

Processing Equipment

  • Mixer shaft manufacturing
  • Conveyor components
  • Pump components
  • Heat exchanger parts
  • Cleaning system parts
  • Custom tooling
  • Production support
  • Process development

Sanitary Components

  • CIP system parts
  • SIP components
  • Valve bodies
  • Sanitary fittings
  • Custom fixtures
  • Production support
  • Prototype services
  • Testing equipment

Custom Applications

  • Special machinery parts
  • Unique process equipment
  • Custom tooling
  • Specialty components
  • Prototype development
  • Production support
  • Process improvement
  • Quality control

Production Support Services

Process Development

  • Manufacturing engineering
  • Tool design
  • Fixture development
  • Process optimization
  • Production planning
  • Quality planning
  • Documentation support
  • Training programs

Production Capabilities

  • High-volume manufacturing
  • Just-in-time delivery
  • Inventory management
  • Production scheduling
  • Process monitoring
  • Quality control
  • Statistical analysis
  • Continuous improvement 

Technical Support

  • Engineering consultation
  • Design assistance
  • Material selection
  • Process optimization
  • Problem solving
  • Quality planning
  • Documentation support
  • Training programs

Advanced Quality Control

Inspection Equipment

  • Surface roughness testing
  • CMM measurement systems
  • Visual inspection tools
  • Material verification
  • Sanitary finish verification
  • Custom gauging
  • In-process inspection
  • Final verification

Sanitary Requirements

  • Surface finish validation
  • Material certification
  • Cleanliness verification
  • Cross-contamination prevention
  • Process validation
  • Quality assurance
  • Documentation control
  • Regulatory compliance 

Production Management

Project Management

  • Dedicated program managers
  • Schedule tracking
  • Progress reporting
  • Quality monitoring
  • Documentation management
  • Timeline adherence
  • Cost control
  • Risk management

Inventory Control

  • Just-in-time delivery
  • Material tracking
  • Stock management
  • Emergency stock
  • Shipping coordination
  • Packaging services
  • Logistics support
  • Clean room storage 

Value-Added Services

Engineering Support

  • Design for manufacturability
  • Process optimization
  • Material selection
  • Cost reduction
  • Quality improvement
  • Problem solving
  • Documentation support
  • Training programs 

Emergency Services

  • 24/7 availability
  • Rapid response
  • Priority scheduling
  • Emergency repair
  • Field support
  • Mobile capabilities
  • Quick-turn prototype
  • Rush production 

Food Industry Experience

Equipment Manufacturers

  • Major OEM support
  • Production experience
  • Quality system compliance
  • Process development
  • Documentation support
  • Program management
  • Cost control
  • Timeline adherence

Processing Facilities

  • Plant support
  • Custom components
  • Emergency services
  • Maintenance support
  • Process development
  • Quality control
  • Documentation
  • Technical support 

Contact Information for Food Industry Projects

Production Inquiries

Primary Contact: Food Industry Program Director

Location & Facilities

27950 Commercial Park Road Tomball, TX 77375

  • Production facility
  • Quality lab
  • Engineering center
  • Shipping & receiving
  • Customer support
  • Technical center