Food handling conveyors are used in the food processing industry to transport food materials to and from cargo cars, trucks and railcars as well as through various processing stages within facilities. Food handling conveyors differ from typical pneumatic conveyors mainly due to their emphasis on hygiene; food handling conveyors transfer products that will eventually be ingested.
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Flexicon CorporationBethlehem, PA 888-353-9426 FLEXICON is an international organization with administrative, engineering and manufacturing capabilities available on four continents. They also have an extensive worldwide network of applications engineers, authorized representatives and field support technicians that are ready to serve you. For your next order of food handling conveyors, call FLEXICON.
J.D.B. Dense Flow Inc.Palm Harbor, FL 800-822-3569 At J.D.B. Dense Flow Inc. the customer is offered systems with low initial cost, low installation cost and low maintenance characteristics. Their experienced staff is prepared to simplify all your complex conveying problems. When it comes to food handling conveyors, they have the exact product you have been searching for. Call J.D.B. today and let them help you.
Vac-U-MaxBelleville, NJ 800-822-8629 For quality food handling conveyors look to VAC-U-MAX for the solution. Their equipment and systems are sold worldwide and in a wide range of industries. Major markets include chemical, food and pharmaceutical industries. They can also be beneficial for specialty applications including conveying small parts and objects such as coins and heavy metal powders.
Whirl-Air-Flow CorporationBig Lake, MN 800-373-3461 Since they opened their doors in 1946, this company has been an industry innovator in the design, development and fabrication of systems. Whirl-Air-Flow is able to transport ingredients smoothly and efficiently, and is able to do so for the broadest range of industries. For the perfect food handling conveyors, make sure you call Whirl-Air-Flow today.
Smoot, division of Magnum SystemsKansas City, KS 800-748-7000 Magnum Systems is a leading process company specializing in conveying, packaging and automation. Their Smoot division is a world leader in the design and execution of systems and components. For food handling conveyors, Smoot has exactly what you have been searching for. Contact Smoot today so they can begin helping you with all your individual specifications.
Nol-Tec Systems, Inc.Lino Lakes, MN 651-780-8600 Due to their steadfast dedication to provide customers with unparalleled service and high quality systems and control that stand the test of time, Nol-Tec Systems has been able to become the most reliable company in the industry. Their dedication to all products, including food handling conveyors, makes them the company to choose for all system difficulties.
AeroconBelleville, NJ 800-405-2376 Although initially, Aerocon equipment and services were established in North America, today they are available worldwide. The company is able to supply conveyors to a diverse array of markets. For your next food handling conveyors, be sure to contact Aerocon so they can get started finding the perfect product to meet all you requirements and specifications.
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Food handling conveyors must meet various food grade standards in order to be used in industries such as confectionery, poultry, seafood, dairy, RTE, bakery and meat. Food grade standards are defined by agencies such as the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the Baking Industry Sanitation Standards Committee (BISSC) or the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). Typical materials that are transported by food handling conveyors include rice packets, bread, beverages, pasta, beans, nuts, formulas, dough, sugar, flour and cereal. As a result, food handling conveyors must be prepared to deal with finely powdered, sticky, liquefiable or delicate materials. With the primary goal being the avoidance of product contamination, food handling conveyors are also ideal for the pharmaceutical industry due to similar hygienic standards.
Food handling conveyors must be constructed from materials that are capable of meeting food grade standards. Generally belt conveyors, although they can also be chain conveyors, food handling conveyors must have a belt that is resistant to both staining and retaining small food particles. The frame of the conveyor should also be resistant to staining, corrosion and penetration or adhesion of organic liquids or oils and food particles. As a result, the most common belt material for food handling conveyors is polyurethane belting because it is anti-bacterial and resistant to chemicals and abrasion. In terms of the frame, typical materials include stainless steel and plastic, since both are extremely stain-resistant as well as being standard food grade materials. In addition, pneumatic conveyors in general offer sanitary handling of materials since their power is driven by air and not through less hygienic conveyor types such as screw conveyors. Overhead conveyors are another option for food handling because they are cost-effective as well as being very adaptable to the specific work environment; however, overhead conveyors require drip trays in order to maintain sanitary conditions and may end up being more difficult to maintain than a floor-based conveyor.
