Conveyor Belt

Applications & Use Cases

• Transporting raw ingredients such as grains, powders, or small food items between processing stages.
• Moving packaged food products from production lines to packing or palletising areas.
• Facilitating inspection and sorting processes for various food items.
• Integrating into automated food production lines for continuous material flow.

Typical Specifications

Typical belt material

Commonly food-grade PVC, PU, or modular plastic, selected for hygiene and resistance to oils/fats.

Typical belt width

For this class of equipment, widths typically range from 200mm to 1000mm, depending on throughput requirements.

Typical length

Lengths vary significantly, commonly from 1 metre for short transfers up to 10-15 metres for longer lines.

Frame material

Typically stainless steel for food processing environments, ensuring durability and ease of cleaning.

Power supply

When fitted with a motor, units of this type commonly require a 3-phase supply (e.g., 400V, 50Hz) for industrial use, though smaller units might use single-phase.

Throughput

Throughput is highly dependent on belt speed, width, and product density, but can range from a few hundred kg/hour to several tonnes/hour.

Hygiene standards

Units designed for food processing typically meet or exceed HACCP principles and relevant food safety regulations.

Frequently Asked Questions

• What type of motor is typically required for a conveyor belt of this nature?

  A geared motor, often an AC induction motor, is commonly used. The specific power (kW) and gearbox ratio will depend on the belt's length, width, load, and desired speed.

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

• What are the common maintenance requirements for a used conveyor belt?

• What considerations are there for cleaning a food-grade conveyor belt?

• Is it possible to adjust the speed of a conveyor belt without a motor?