General - General - Mobile Stainless Trough

Applications & Use Cases

• Used for temporary storage and transport of ingredients or finished products within food processing facilities.
• Suitable for collecting waste or by-products from processing lines.
• Can be integrated into manual or semi-automated transfer systems for various food items.
• Often found in bakeries, meat processing plants, dairies, and confectionery manufacturing.
• Useful for mixing small batches of ingredients or holding components during assembly.

Typical Specifications

Typical capacity

For this class of equipment, capacities commonly range from 100 to 500 litres, depending on the specific design.

Material construction

Units of this type are typically constructed from 304-grade stainless steel, suitable for food contact and hygiene.

Mobility

Commonly features heavy-duty castors, often with braking mechanisms, for easy repositioning.

Dimensions

Overall footprint typically varies, but designs are generally ergonomic for manoeuvring in production areas.

Hygiene features

Often designed with smooth, crevice-free surfaces and rounded corners to facilitate cleaning and prevent bacterial build-up.

Drainage

Some units may incorporate a sloped base or drain plug for liquid removal, though this varies by design.

Frequently Asked Questions

• What are the common uses for a mobile stainless trough in a food processing environment?

  Mobile stainless troughs are primarily used for the temporary storage, transport, and handling of ingredients, semi-finished goods, or waste materials within a food processing facility. They offer flexibility in workflow and can be easily moved between different production stages.

• What type of stainless steel is typically used for these troughs?

• Are these troughs suitable for both solid and liquid products?

• What maintenance is typically required for a used mobile stainless trough?

• Can these troughs be customised or adapted for specific processes?