Rondo - Toboggan Top Feed Conveyor

Applications & Use Cases

• Used for controlled feeding of dough or other pliable food products into processing machinery.
• Ideal for creating a consistent product flow to laminators, moulders, or sheeters.
• Suitable for applications requiring gentle handling and precise positioning of food items.
• Often integrated into lines for pastry, bakery, and confectionery production.

Typical Specifications

Typical throughput

Varies significantly based on product type and line speed, but commonly designed for continuous, moderate to high volume feeding.

Power supply

Typically 3-phase industrial power, commonly 400V, 50Hz in the UK, with a relatively low power draw for the motor.

Conveyor belt material

Food-grade synthetic belting, often PU or PVC, chosen for hygiene and durability.

Frame construction

Commonly stainless steel for hygiene and corrosion resistance in food environments.

Feed mechanism

Designed for top feeding, utilising gravity and the conveyor's motion to guide product.

Integration

Often designed to interface directly with other processing equipment, such as laminating lines or forming machines.

Frequently Asked Questions

• What is a 'Toboggan Top Feed Conveyor'?

  It is a type of conveyor system designed to gently and consistently feed product, often dough or similar pliable materials, from above into subsequent processing machinery. The 'toboggan' aspect refers to the controlled, often gravity-assisted, descent of the product.

• What kind of products can this conveyor handle?

• Is this unit suitable for washdown environments?

• Can the speed of the conveyor be adjusted?

• What maintenance is typically required for this type of conveyor?