Roasted coffee handling and conveying system
In the coffee production process, maintaining the integrity and quality of roasted coffee during handling and conveying is crucial. Incorrect handling can lead to breakages, loss of aroma, and other quality issues, which makes efficient and gentle systems for transportation essential.
Ensure gentle handling and aroma preservation
The Roasted Coffee Handling and Conveying system by IMA is designed to maintain the quality and integrity of roasted coffee beans. Utilizing a combination of bucket elevators, tubular drag conveyors, and pneumatic systems, this setup ensures gentle handling to avoid any breakages. Each method is chosen based on the distance and capacity requirements: bucket elevators for short distances, tubular drag conveyors for longer distances, and special pneumatic systems for flexibility and multiple discharge points. The pneumatic handling systems are self-regulating according to the specific weight of the coffee, ensuring minimal breakage and maximum aroma protection. Receiving cyclones and rotary distributors engineered from special materials further reduce the risk of breakages. Developed by Petroncini, part of IMA, the TPA system® highlights a pneumatic transport system designed for flexibility and efficiency in complex production environments, reducing maintenance needs. This system supports up to 60 meters of suction pipes, making it effective over long distances while preserving the aroma of the roasted coffee.
Benefits
- Gentle conveying to avoid breakages
- Maintains coffee aroma during transport
- Flexible setup suitable for complex production layouts
- Reduced maintenance compared to mechanical conveyors
- Multiple discharge points for varied plant designs