Andy Long

Adding a new conveyor to an existing food production line can appear relatively straightforward. A product leaves one piece of equipment, travels along a conveyor and arrives at the next. Short run incline conveyor built to feed into another piece of equipment In practice, successful conveyor integration involves considerably more than making sure the new equipment physically fits between two machines. Conveyor height, speed, product transfers, hygiene, access, controls, factory space and the...

When specifying a conveyor for a food production facility, one of the first decisions is whether to choose a standard, off-the-shelf conveyor or have a system designed specifically for the application. Both approaches have advantages. For a straightforward conveying task, a standard system may be quicker to specify, easier to purchase and more economical. However, food production environments can introduce additional challenges, from hygiene and washdown requirements to limited factory space,...

Choosing a conveyor system for a food production environment is rarely as simple as selecting a belt width, length and speed. Every factory is different. Available space, product characteristics, hygiene requirements, existing machinery, production rates, operator access and future plans can all influence the type of conveyor required. For straightforward applications, a standard conveyor may provide the simplest and most economical solution. However, where a conveyor needs to integrate with...