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    Vibrating

    Case study: Fruit processor expands production with integrated conveyor system

    Cat McBride
    April 30, 2024
    When expanding production with a new line that sweetens and dehydrates berries, Zarecki turned to Key Technology and selected an integrated vibratory conveyor system.

    Conveyors

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    This overland belt conveyor is curved to follow the terrain.
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    Vibratory conveyors move tacky, sweetened dried cranberries at an incline of almost 10 degrees.
    State-of-the-art test facilities allow food processors to run product on the same type of equipment they are considering for purchase, while benefitting from expert consultation to optimize their processes.
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    Figure 1: Basic pneumatic conveying system components.
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    A sanitary vacuum conveyor keeps a tablet press filled in a pharmaceutical environment.
    Courtesy of Airdusco.
    Figure 1: Where an explosion hazard exists, filter receivers used in dilute phase pneumatic conveying require explosion protection and isolation.
    Courtesy of Frost Inc.
    Made of stainless steel, the X248 with 2-inch pitch is one of the newer chains that replaces outdated cable conveyors. This example is on a head/tongue chain, shown in a beef plant application and is now virtually maintenance-free after replacing a high-maintenance cable conveyor.
    Drag / Chain / Tow

    Overhead drive chains: The hidden heroes

    Brandon Brownlee
    Feb. 2, 2023
    The workhorse chain that brought automation to the assembly line over 100 years ago is still key to beef processing and will continue as the hidden hero in the overhead of modern...
    Courtesy of Cablevey Conveyors
    After trials and verification testing, it was found that tubular cable conveyors maintain greater repeatability cleanliness over a longer period of time than open systems due to the controlled environment within the enclosure.
    Conveyors

    Protect against recalls with the right conveyor system

    Del Williams
    Jan. 5, 2023
    Food processors can mitigate risk and prevent many safety issues by utilizing closed conveyor systems designed with sanitation in mind, and capable of automated wet cleaning.
    All images courtesy of Valin Corporation
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    Conveyors

    Understanding the environment is critical to specifying conveyors

    James Walker
    Dec. 21, 2022
    Understanding the environment the conveyor is earmarked for is the most critical piece of the puzzle. Oversights on this part of the specification process can cause delays and...
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    Pneumatic / Vacuum

    Benefits of pneumatic conveying system instrumentation

    Jack Hilbert
    Nov. 22, 2022
    Adding instrumentation can help pneumatic conveying system operators reduce downtime, improve system performance and efficiency, troubleshoot problems and manage inventory.
    Courtesy of FEECO International
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    Conveyors

    Mechanical conveying part 2: Six options for mechanically conveying powders and bulk solid materials

    Todd Smith
    Aug. 19, 2022
    Each mechanical conveyor type has advantages and disadvantages depending on your material’s properties and your application’s requirements.