Conveyor Belt With Reject Arm

Applications & Use Cases

• Sorting and diverting products on production lines.
• Removing defective or out-of-spec items from a continuous flow.
• Batching products into different streams based on criteria.
• Integrating with checkweighers or vision systems for automated rejection.

Typical Specifications

Typical throughput

Typically designed for continuous operation, handling hundreds to thousands of items per hour, depending on product size and line speed.

Belt width

Commonly ranges from 200mm to 600mm for food processing applications, accommodating various product sizes.

Belt material

Often food-grade PVC, PU, or modular plastic belting, selected for hygiene and durability.

Reject mechanism

Typically pneumatic or electric, offering precise and rapid diversion of products.

Power supply

Commonly 230V single-phase or 400V three-phase, 50Hz, for the motor and control system.

Construction material

Frame is typically stainless steel for food contact areas and washdown environments, or painted mild steel for less stringent areas.

Control system

Often includes a local control panel with start/stop, speed adjustment, and integration points for upstream/downstream equipment.

Frequently Asked Questions

• What types of products can a conveyor belt with a reject arm handle?

  This equipment is suitable for handling a wide range of packaged goods, individual food items, or components that can be conveyed and physically diverted by an arm.

• How is the reject arm typically activated?

• Can the speed of the conveyor be adjusted?

• What maintenance is typically required for this equipment?

• Is this equipment suitable for washdown environments?