PPMA - Infeed Conveyor

Applications & Use Cases

• Feeding products into primary packaging machinery such as flow wrappers or cartoners.
• Transferring items between different stages of a food processing line.
• Accumulating products to regulate flow and prevent line stoppages.
• Buffering products before inspection or sorting systems.

Typical Specifications

Conveyor type

Peg and chain, commonly used for positive product separation and indexing.

Typical material construction

Stainless steel frame with food-grade polypropylene (PP) or acetal chain and pegs, suitable for washdown environments.

Drive system

Typically an electric motor with a gearbox, often variable speed for integration with other machinery.

Throughput

Highly variable, dependent on product size, pitch of pegs, and line speed. Buyers should consult the seller for specific unit performance.

Power supply

Commonly 400V, 3-phase, 50Hz, though single-phase options may exist for smaller units.

Maintenance requirements

Regular cleaning, chain tension checks, and lubrication of bearings are typically required.

Frequently Asked Questions

• What types of products are suitable for a peg and chain infeed conveyor?

  This type of conveyor is generally suitable for discrete, stable products such as biscuits, chocolate bars, pastries, or small packaged goods that require precise spacing and indexing.

• Can the speed of the conveyor be adjusted?

• Is this conveyor suitable for washdown environments?

• What is the typical lifespan of the chain and pegs?

• How is product changeover handled on this type of conveyor?