Feed conveyors for efficient product presentation

Optimize your production line with feed conveyors designed to streamline product flow, ensuring optimal presentation to downstream processing equipment and enhancing overall operation efficiency.

Conveys and Sorts Diverse Food Products

The Zephyr Horizontal Motion Conveyor from Key Technology efficiently integrates into food processing lines, offering precise control over product flow for varied applications from strawberries to sausages. Its horizontal motion design minimizes product breakage, suitable for delicate items like leafy greens. The system operates at high speed for continuous processing, supporting diverse product densities. It features PLC control for seamless integration with existing systems, enhancing productivity through programmable operation. Constructed from food-grade stainless steel, the Zephyr ensures durability and easy sanitation, complying with industry hygiene standards. Customization options are available, supported by engineering expertise to meet specific operational needs.

Benefits

  • Enhances product quality by minimizing breakage during conveyance.
  • Increases processing efficiency with high-speed, continuous operation.
  • Reduces labor intervention through PLC-controlled integration.
  • Ensures compliance with food safety standards with easy-to-clean design.
  • Adapts to varied processing needs with customizable configurations.

General


Applications
Almonds,Fruit and berry,Seafood,Dried fruit,Proteins,Potatoes,Pet food,Confectionery,Nuts,Potato chips,Vegetables,Leafy greens,Poultry,Dairy
End products
Cheese slices,Spinach leaves,Roasted almonds,Chocolate bars,Salted potato chips,Fried chicken pieces,Shrimp scampi,Sausages,Raisins,Frozen mixed vegetables,Strawberry puree,French fries,Peanut butter treats
Steps before
Washing,Sorting,Peeling,Cutting,Chopping
Steps after
Packaging,Quality Control,Freezing,Sterilization
Input ingredients
confectionery,dairy,dried fruit,fruit and berry,blueberries,leafy greens,nuts,almonds,pet food,potatoes,potato chips,poultry,seafood,proteins,vegetables
Output ingredients
processed confectionery,packaged dairy,sorted dried fruit,processed fruit and berry,sorted blueberries,packaged leafy greens,processed nuts,sorted almonds,packaged pet food,processed potatoes,packaged potato chips,processed poultry,processed seafood,protein products,processed vegetables
Market info
Key Technology is renowned for its innovative sorting, conveying, and processing equipment in the food processing industry, recognized for precision, quality, and advanced technology solutions to enhance production efficiency and product quality.

Technical Specifications


Conveyor Type
Feed Conveyor
Conveyor Sub-Type
Zephyr,Iso-Flo,Impulse
Motion Type
Horizontal Motion,Vibratory,Electromagnetic
Application Suitability
Optimally present product for downstream equipment
Performance Fit
Specifically designed for product and mating equipment
Efficiency
Maximize yield and improve downstream performance
Customization
Engineered-to-order (ETO)

Operating Characteristics


Working mechanism
Horizontal motion / Vibratory / Electromagnetic vibratory
Automation level
Manual / PLC controlled
Batch vs. continuous operation
Continuous
Cleaning method
Manual

Material Compatibility


Density/particle size
0.5–2.5 g/cm³ / 50–1000 µm

Product type Characteristics


Food processing compatibility
Specific to product and downstream equipment

Physical Characteristics


Machine Footprint
Compact / Customized
Conveyor Type
Zephyr Horizontal Motion / Iso-Flo Vibratory / Impulse Electromagnetic Vibratory
Feed Method
Optimal Product Presentation
Discharge Method
Specific to Mating Equipment
Customization Level
Engineered-to-Order

Custom Options


Control panel type
Advanced touch-screen HMI
Integration possibilities
Seamless with downstream equipment
Customization to product type
Specific to food products like nuts,potatoes,leafy greens
Customizable conveyor dimensions
Design tailored to facility layout