AS Conveyor

Applications & Use Cases

• Transporting packaged goods between processing stages.
• Moving raw ingredients or finished products within a food production line.
• Integrating with weighing, sorting, or packaging machinery.
• Facilitating manual inspection or packing stations.

Typical Specifications

Typical throughput

Variable speed conveyors of this size are typically rated for light to medium duty, handling several hundred items per hour depending on item size and line speed.

Power supply

This unit is specified as 3-phase, which is common for industrial conveyors, typically 400V, 50Hz in the UK.

Belt material

For food processing applications, belts are commonly made from food-grade PVC, PU, or modular plastic for hygiene and durability.

Frame construction

Frames are typically constructed from stainless steel for food contact areas or painted mild steel for general industrial use, ensuring robustness and ease of cleaning.

Control system

Variable speed functionality is typically managed via an integrated motor control unit, often with a simple HMI or dial for speed adjustment.

Safety features

Common safety features include emergency stop buttons and guarded moving parts.

Frequently Asked Questions

• What maintenance is typically required for a used conveyor system?

  Regular maintenance typically involves checking belt tension and alignment, lubricating bearings, inspecting the motor and gearbox, and ensuring all safety features are operational. Cleaning protocols are also crucial in food environments.

• Can this conveyor be integrated into an existing production line?

• What are the benefits of a variable speed conveyor?

• Is this unit suitable for washdown environments?

• What does 'with counter' imply?