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Conveyor Belt Equipment

Conveyor systems are used for moving materials from one location to another. Considerations for choosing a suitable industrial conveying system include the nature of the product, its physical state, the desired conveying rate, and sensitivity of the product to heat and mechanical shock. Conveying equipment is used in the food, pharmaceutical, chemical, biomass, and mineral industries to move materials around a warehouse as well as to transport bulk powders, granules, and grains for processing and filling. These types of systems are usually automated and there is a wide variety of solutions to choose when it comes to the type of conveyor. Types include screw, gravity, chain, roller and belt conveyors.

Conveying

Ceramics are defined as inorganic and non-metallic materials. Tthey are typically brittle, hard, and elastic as well as resistant to heat and corrosion; in fact, after shaping them into the desired shape, they are heated in an oven called kiln at very high temperatures (1,000 °C to 1,600 °C). Kaolinite and aluminum oxide are the best-known examples of ceramics.

Ceramics

Feed ingredients

A belt conveyor system uses pulleys or drums to keep an endless loop of conveying belts in continuous motion for material handling. Considerations for choosing a suitable conveyor belt system include the physical form of the product, processing requirements, and the desired speed and volume of transportation. Belt conveying systems find numerous applications in the food, pharmaceutical, and chemical industries such as filling and packaging operations. In the biomass industry, these systems are used for moving biomass feedstock to the boiler. In the mineral industry, conveying belts process and transport granular and crushed minerals. Conveyor belts are heavy-duty machinery that is used to move materials from one place to another. They are commonly used in factories, warehouses, and other industrial settings to move items such as boxes, containers, and other materials along a production line.

Industrial

In the industrial food manufacturing industry, maintaining high levels of hygiene during the production process is crucial. Traditional conveyor systems often have areas that are difficult to access and clean, posing contamination risks and reducing overall productivity.
<h2>Facilitate easy and thorough cleaning in food production.</h2>
The Natec Network Hygienic Conveyor Belts are designed with the specific needs of the food manufacturing industry in mind. With a fully open-sided construction, these conveyor belts eliminate hidden areas and parts, allowing for effortless and thorough cleaning. Made with USDA approved 'volta' single ply material, these belts can be configured with either troughed or flat profiles. The unique swivel design enables the product to be conveyed to multiple blenders, enhancing versatility. This construction not only increases bacteriological safety but also improves productivity by reducing cleaning time. Suitable for processed cheese and other food applications, these conveyor belts are essential components for maintaining hygiene in industrial food production environments.

Hygienic conveyor belts for food manufacturing

In the winemaking industry, efficient handling and processing of grapes and grape stems is crucial to maintaining product quality and optimizing throughput. Traditional methods can be labor-intensive and prone to inconsistencies, especially during peak seasons.
<h2>Transport and dispose of grape stems efficiently</h2>
The conveyor belts by Della Toffola are specially designed for the winemaking industry, focusing on the transportation of grapes and the disposal of grape stems. Constructed entirely from stainless steel, these belts are durable and resistant to corrosion. The belts are equipped with non-toxic PVC elements that are available in both flat and spondaflex strip designs, which can be chosen based on the specific needs of the process. Their height-adjustability and loading hoppers make them highly adaptable to various stages of grape processing. One notable feature is their quick and straightforward cleaning process, reducing downtime and maintenance efforts. The use of high-quality materials ensures both safety and efficiency, making these conveyor belts a reliable choice for any winemaking operation.

Conveyor belts for grape processing

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Continuous

When producing sandwich biscuits or crackers in high volumes, maintaining consistency and speed while ensuring precise cream dosage is crucial. This is especially important in automated production lines where efficiency and product quality must be balanced.
<h2>Creates sandwich biscuits with precise cream dosing</h2>
The SAMA 4 by IMA is an advanced, automatic electronic system designed for the production of sandwich biscuits or crackers. Utilizing integrated servo-driven wire cut technology, it ensures exact cream dosing, optimizing product uniformity and quality. The SAMA 4 features four lanes, achieving production rates up to approximately 2,800 to 3,000 units per minute, making it suitable for large-scale manufacturing operations. The system includes various options for product collection at the end of the process, such as rows multipliers, rotary and penny stackers, exit conveyor belts, and portion feeders. This flexibility allows seamless integration into diverse production lines. Furthermore, the machine’s electronic components enhance precision and reduce manual intervention.

Automatic biscuit sandwiching equipment for high-volume production

Dosing systems are a line of hoppers, feeders, filling machines, and checkweighers that operate in sync to dispense materials accurately. Dosing is an essential feature of the packaging process, whether you’re filling shampoo bottles or tea bags. But dosing equipment is critical for formulations, too, particularly in the pharmaceutical and chemical industries. Imprecise dosing may cause quality degradation in the best-case scenario. In the worst scenario, it creates serious health risks.

Dosing

Filling lines are used extensively in all industries, such as food, pharmaceutical, chemical, and cosmetics, to accurately package different products into a container suitable for that product. Although the filling process is at the very end of the production line, it is no less important than the earlier steps. Last but not least, the idiom that dates back to 1382 when John Wyclif wrote the firste the laste, and the laste the firste, indicates just that the last things on a list are just as valuable as the previous ones. In this case, this idiom fits perfectly.

Filling

In high-volume biscuit manufacturing, consistent and efficient production of sandwich biscuits is crucial. Manual processes are time-consuming and prone to inconsistencies, impacting both output and product quality. Automating this process can significantly enhance production rates and maintain product uniformity.
<h2>Produce and manage sandwich biscuits efficiently</h2>
The SAMA 2 is an advanced electronic system designed for the automatic production of sandwich biscuits or crackers. This model features dual lanes for increased throughput, yielding approximately 1,400 to 1,500 sandwich biscuits per minute. It utilizes integrated servo-driven wire cut technology for precise cream dosing, ensuring each sandwich is filled consistently. For varied production needs, a range of collection systems is available, including row multipliers, rotary and penny stackers, exit conveyor belts, and portion feeders. Manufactured by IMA Group, this system is ideal for industrial food and dairy applications.

Automatic sandwich biscuit production system

Blending

<span style="font-weight: 400">At last, you reached the final stage of processing your product - welcome to the packing world! Packing preserves and protects a product from damage, spoilage, and contamination while it makes its way from the production line to the consumer or further production. Depending on which industry your products belong to, the type of primary packaging equipment can change drastically. You need to pay careful attention to products with </span><span style="font-weight: 400">chemicals or hazardous substances since they can be potentially dangerous to human health. </span>

Packing

In high-volume cheese processing, maintaining consistent stack and group production rates can be challenging. This complexity arises from the need to optimize speed and efficiency while ensuring uniformity in stack sizes without significant manual intervention.
<h2>Automates stacking, grouping, and feeding of cheese</h2>
The SOS FreeStacker S180 by Hochland Natec is designed for continuous stacking and grouping of single slice-on-slice (SOS) cheese stacks. It operates as part of the Natec Network FreeSlice® system or as a standalone unit. The FreeStacker S180 automatically handles stack formation and grouping with precision, accommodating stack sizes from 2 to 6. The system further supports production efficiency by eliminating the need for an additional operator, as it can be managed alongside the wrapper operator. With an impressive capacity of feeding 20 to 180 stacks per minute and outputting 10 to 90 grouped stacks per minute, it significantly enhances throughput. The compact design, measuring 3,300 x 1,000 x 1,700 mm, makes it versatile for integration into various production environments. Moreover, the system features easy removal of conveyor belts for cleaning and maintenance, along with options for additional functionalities such as mobile design, buffering stations, and automatic discharge.

Automatic cheese stack and grouping system

Industrial feeding systems allows you to control the flow of solid bulk materials throughout the manufacturing line. After loading your material onto the vibrating hopper, a screw at the base drives it out in uniform doses to the next stage of processing. New feeding technologies are designed to deal with challenges of powders clumping together in the hopper (bridging and ratholing) that interrupt the outflow. Common feeder systems include centrifugal feeders, vibratory feeders as well as elevator, linear and pneumatic feeders.

Feeding

In snack production, efficient and reliable transport of raw materials and products is critical. Mismanagement in conveying systems can lead to production delays, increased waste, and lower product quality.
<h2>Optimize product transportation with multiple conveyor options</h2>
The conveyor systems from Hebenstreit offer tailored solutions for moving your snack products through various processing stages. Depending on the material, you can choose from screw conveyors (SFS), conveyor belts (SFB), or pneumatic conveyor systems (SLF). The screw conveyors are ideal for transporting raw materials into the extruder. Conveyor belts and pneumatic systems are designed for the effective conveyance of extrudates and finished products. These systems ensure a seamless, continuous flow of materials, reducing the risk of contamination and ensuring consistent product quality. They are engineered to be highly durable and require minimal maintenance, thus reducing downtime. Hebenstreit's expertise in snack production makes these conveyor systems particularly suitable for processing snacks such as curls, rings, balls, sticks, spirals, flatbreads, filled snacks, and cereals.

Conveyor systems for snack production

Handling

In food production, creating consistent-shaped products like meatballs, vegetable sticks, or candy pieces can be challenging due to the need for precision in weight and form. Achieving this at high speeds without compromising quality is essential for efficiency and cost savings.
<h2>Produce shaped foods with high precision and speed</h2>
The FS 521 forming system by Handtmann is designed for continuous multi-lane production of various formed products, such as balls, sticks, burgers, and dumplings. It can operate seamlessly in water or oil bath systems, laminating systems, and subsequent conveyor belts. The system ensures precise weight accuracy per lane and product through a driven flow divider, which reduces raw material requirements. Quick conversion to different shapes is possible by replacing a few mold components, enhancing productivity and product variety. High cycle times up to 250 cycles per minute and the ability to run 2 to 8 lanes make this system highly efficient. The rotating hole plate system guarantees first-class product quality across various food industries including meat, dairy, fish, vegetable, and convenience foods.

Forming system for multi-lane production of shaped foods

The process of forming allows you to shape your products homogeneously. Forming machines are fed the manufactured material in bulk and cut it down to specification, so the process takes place between formulation of the mass and the packaging of the final item.

A special class of this equipment – Form, Fill, and Seal Machines (FFS) – creates bags and pouches from flat material such as plastic sheets, fills them with your designated product, and seals them.

Forming

Lamination

In the food processing industry, particularly when dealing with products like sauces, dips, and spreads, achieving precise portion control and maintaining product quality can be challenging. Ensuring consistency and reducing waste is crucial for high-volume production environments.
<h2>Accurately dose and fill with vertical traversing</h2>
The DS 554 depositing system by Handtmann is designed for precise and versatile dosing applications. The servo-controlled vertical traversing movement ensures safe and non-drip dosing, complemented by additional cutting action. This system uses pneumatically actuated valves with a Z-movement to ensure optimal product appearance and properly filled packages. It features a flexible dosing range from 3 to 1,000 grams and works efficiently with portioning speeds up to 50 cycles per minute. The DS 554 can handle a variety of product consistencies, from fluid and pasty to viscous and chunky, making it suitable for applications such as salads, soups, sauces, dips, cream cheese, and more. Integrated in line solutions with thermo-forming machines, tray sealers, or conveyor belts, this depositing system offers substantial flexibility. Standardized safety housing adapted to customer requirements ensures the highest level of safety during operation.

Depositing system for multi-lane dosing with vertical traversing

Cutting

Depositing equipment is a very common production line process in the food industry. Whether you want to make muffins or jellies or garnish and decorate cakes, all of this is impossible without the depositing step. Depositing is a form of extrusion used primarily to produce pieces of dough that will be further processed to create several food products. The dough is passed through a depositing machine and poured in equal parts from holes in a die plate with nozzles or a conveyor belt. But that’s not all. Depositors are also used to fill, layer, or cover your food items with other ingredients before proceeding to the next step of the production process which is usually packaging.

Depositing

liquid

When processing large volumes of cheese, maintaining consistency and efficiency can be a challenge. High-capacity cheese production lines need to ensure uniform shredding, seamless integration with other systems, and hygienic standards to meet production demands.
<h2>Shreds up to 2,000 kg of cheese per hour</h2>
The SIGMA R-400-300 is a fully automatic cheese shredding line designed by Groba to handle large volumes, with a capacity of up to 2,000 kg/h. This line includes a cheese cubing machine (SIGMA RB-400), a cheese shredder, a powder dosing system (SIGMA PD-90), and a mixing drum (SIGMA PM-5000). The system also features a control cabinet, touch panel, and line control for seamless operation. Hygienic conveyor belts link each component, ensuring a continuous production process. The modular design allows for easy disassembly and cleaning, making it adaptable to various production requirements.

Cheese shredding line for large volume production

Industrial mixing equipment is used to combine two or more solid, liquid or gaseous segregated ingredients into a homogenous single product. The choice of mixing technology depends largely on the physical state of the ingredients and the desired final product. But the sensitivity of the ingredients, the process temperature, and pressure requirements are also critical factors. All these parameters result in a wide range of industrial mixers.

Mixing

A shredder is used to reduce the size of various materials through the cutting action of its contra-rotating shredding rollers or knife shafts. Industrial shredders come in many different designs, sizes, and variations. Shredders are best used for the disposal of used tires, scrap metal, car wrecks, garbage, recycling of plastics, paper, and shredding of various foods such as cooked cereals. The choice of a suitable heavy duty shredder depends on the properties of the material to be processed, the desired shred size, the size of the in feed material, and the volume of material to be processed.

Shredding

Weighing

In industrial bread production, removing the crusts from loaves evenly and efficiently is crucial. Manual decrusting is time-consuming and inconsistent, leading to waste and lower-quality products. For bakeries seeking to automate and enhance precision in bread decrusting, a dedicated solution is essential.
<h2>Effortlessly decrust loaves on all sides</h2>
The Mod. 110-TRA by Gasparin is a continuous band blade decrusting slicer designed for the effective removal of bread crusts on all four sides. Utilizing a continuous band blade cutting head mounted on balanced pulleys, it offers excellent adherence and stability during operation. This slicer features two distinct stations: one for horizontal crust slicing and the other for vertical crust slicing. It includes adjustable inlet and outlet loading conveyor belts, with the upper belt designed to hold and guide the loaf securely towards the blades and the lower belt equipped with lateral guides. Each blade's cutting height and depth are independently adjustable, allowing for precise customization. The conveyor belt's speed can be adjusted via an inverter, ensuring flexibility in production. An electric panel with centralized controls and stainless steel protection screens offers ease of use and safety. Optional features include pneumatic blade tensioning, a stainless steel version, and a design ready for a crumb suction system.

Continuous band blade decrusting slicer for bread

In the bakery industry, precise and consistent slicing of products is essential. Challenges arise when managing horizontal partial cuts needed for specific presentations or processes, requiring equipment that ensures uniformity and accuracy.
<h2>Achieve precise and consistent horizontal cuts</h2>
The Butterfly Horizontal Partial Cut Slicer by Brevetti Gasparin is designed for making precise horizontal partial cuts on various products. Equipped with horizontal cutting disks, the slicer offers a choice between a hinge partial cut on one side or a web partial cut on both sides. Its cutting performance can be customized according to production needs with multiple cutting lanes. The machine features independent cutting disk height and depth adjustments, allowing for tailored slicing profiles. Additionally, it includes inlet and outlet conveyor belts, with an adjustable upper belt to hold and guide products towards the blades securely. The conveyor belt speed can be controlled via an inverter. For user convenience, centralized electric controls and safety devices are incorporated. The structure is constructed from sturdy steel, with optional stainless steel and automatic height adjustment available via touchscreen.

Horizontal partial cut slicer for bakery products

Slicing

In food processing industries, maintaining accuracy and consistency in brine and marinade injection is essential to ensure uniform product quality. Traditional batch weighing methods can introduce variability, making it challenging to achieve precise results throughout the production cycle.
<h2>Ensures precise brine injection continuously</h2>
The Fomaco In-line Weight Control (IWC) system is designed to maintain high accuracy in brine injection. It consists of two individual weighing units that measure product weight before and after injection, ensuring precise brine distribution. The system utilizes advanced Eilersen digital load cells based on capacitive technology for exceptional accuracy. The IWC is seamlessly integrated with the Fomaco M3 injector, featuring conveyor belts that synchronize operation to simplify workflow. The IWC system supports data transfer and processing via Microsoft's Excel and SCADA systems, enabling detailed process monitoring. It is compatible with various Fomaco injector models like FGM 48, FGM 64, FGM 88, and FGM 112, ensuring versatility across different operations.

In-line weight control for brine injection

Injection

Complex processes call for continuous tracking and monitoring systems that help you to keep the manufacturing operation under control. The technology analyzes the components in the production phase for divergence in behavior or changes in conditions. Based on advanced software applications, monitoring platforms make sure that your products satisfy the quality criteria while they are being developed.

Monitoring

Batch

When transporting powders, grains, and granules in various packaging forms like Big Bags, containers, and drums, handling each unit efficiently while maintaining hygiene and safety is crucial.
<h2>Seamless integration with various packaging forms</h2>
The Dinnissen product handling system is designed for the efficient transport, cleaning, and processing of Big Bags, containers, drums, and other packaging forms. The system can handle multiple forms of packaging, ensuring they are transported, cleaned, and stored properly. It provides solutions tailored to the needs of high-care environments by offering roller conveyors, transition sluices, and cleaning options such as ionized air or UV light treatment. This system guarantees a smooth production process and can be partially or fully automated depending on the specific requirements. The available options include conveyor belts, Big Bag roller conveyors, chain conveyors, rotary tables, silos, and hoppers. All components are designed, tested, and developed by Dinnissen to ensure they fit seamlessly within your production process.

Product handling system for big bags and containers

Almost all manufacturers will require industrial storage systems and solutions at some point during their production process. The raw materials that go into your products need dedicated storage solutions to protect them from spoilage and contamination before they enter the manufacturing cycle. Storage usually refers to particular storage space. For example, having enough warehouse storage. Or clearing out a production facility for more floor space.  However, in this case, we are referring to the equipment and solutions that make storage manageable and easier. Such equipment includes solutions such as storage racks, pallet racks and shelving systems. These are just some of many storage options available to manufacturers. Advanced technology facilitates the management of heavy duty and high density tank and silo systems by automating the delivery system and linking it with the rest of the production line.

Storage

transportation

Powder

Transporting bulk goods vertically in industrial settings requires reliable and efficient methods. Traditional conveyor belts positioned at steep angles consume excessive energy and space, making them less practical for vertical movement.
<h2>Transport bulk goods vertically with ease</h2>
The mechanical vertical transport solutions by Dinnissen offer energy-efficient methods for moving bulk goods up or down. These systems, which include elevators and screw conveyors, are designed to occupy minimal space while providing effective transport. Elevators use a belt or chain conveyor with attached buckets, transporting materials between floors or levels. They are especially suited for products sensitive to abrasions like sugar, chemicals, and sand. Screw conveyors provide a continuous flow through rotating motion, suitable for high-viscosity materials such as pastes or slurries. Both solutions are built for durability, requiring little maintenance, and can be customized for different product types and transport speeds.

Vertical transport for bulk goods

When transporting fragile powders, granules, or granulates in a production environment, you need a system that ensures the product reaches its destination intact, without any damage or contamination.
<h2>Efficient transport over short distances</h2>
The mechanical horizontal transport solution by Dinnissen is designed to move various types of products, such as powders, granules, and granulates, safely and efficiently over short distances. The transport system can be tailored to the specific product and transport speed requirements. It offers several options like conveyor belts, chain conveyors, and segmental belts. These systems minimize product damage by exerting minimal pressure on the product, making them ideal for fragile or sticky ingredients and products that pose an explosion risk. Dinnissen's conveyors are precisely aligned to ensure low maintenance and long-term reliability.

Mechanical horizontal conveyor for powders and granulates

When receiving grapes from trucks, trailers, or bins, efficient handling and quality control are crucial. Traditional methods may fall short in maintaining consistency and cleanliness during the transfer process.
<h2>Facilitates grape transfer and preliminary analysis</h2>
The tanks with belt conveyors from Della Toffola are designed to receive grapes directly from trucks, farmyard trailers, bins, and crates. Constructed entirely of stainless steel, these tanks are customizable to the volumes your company needs to process. The strip-type conveyor belts are easy to clean due to a belt lifting device that simplifies cleaning and servicing procedures. Standard features include speed control, accident-prevention devices, and a control panel. Optional configurations can include weighing and sampling stations to conduct preliminary analyses on incoming grapes. The practical design ensures efficient and clean transfer of grapes, making the tanks suitable for various winemaking operations.

Stainless steel tanks with belt conveyors for grapes

Industrial sampling equipment are systems that allow manufacturers to test (in other words to take a sample of) the products they are manufacturing. This process is generally implemented as a means of quality control but it can also be used as a mean to ensure that production processes adhere to certain regulatory standards. Quality control in your manufacturing process starts with precision sampling techniques. Automated systems deliver consistent samples at a pre-set rate for accurate testing and probing. Sampling technology uses a calibration system involving a series of sensors to extract the material at high levels of reliability.

Sampling

Post-harvest grape processing requires precise and efficient sorting and washing to ensure quality before crushing and pressing in the winemaking process.
<h2>Streamline manual grape sorting and cleaning</h2>
The grape sorting and washing lines from Della Toffola are designed to handle various manual sorting tasks before the grapes are crushed and pressed. This includes removing leaves, twigs, stems, and damaged grapes. The system ensures even distribution of grapes over a flat surface and includes modular components such as grape washing and drying tunnels, vibrating dosing units, and sorting benches with PVC conveyor belts. These lines are customizable with options including stainless steel vibrating sorting benches, elevator belts, grape destemmers, crushers, roller crushers, and different types of pumps. Ideal for wineries aiming for top-quality output, these lines enhance speed and effectiveness in the grape sorting process.

Grape sorting and washing lines

Crushing is the process of applying an amplified force to a material to break it down into smaller pieces. A crusher is a machine designed to crush large chunks of material into smaller bits or a powder. They are used to reduce mineral rocks to smaller rocks, gravel, or dust. They are also used to reduce the size of waste materials for easier disposal/recycling or to reduce the size of a solid mix of raw materials. Crusher equipment selection depends on the physical properties of the material to be processed, the in-feed size, and the desired output particle size.

Crushing

Industrial drying machines are designed to remove moisture from your product. But the drying process must cater to variations in the state of matter and molecular structure of the input material. Industrial dryer technology exploits the modes of heat transfer (convection, conduction, radiation, evaporative cooling) to control the moisture content.

Drying

Pressing

Sorting is the process of arranging items systematically, using a specified criterion, to categorize and group similar items and identify non-conforming items for removal. The choice of a sorting machine depends on the type of item to sort, the sorting criteria, the number of categories that the items need to be sorted into, sorting speed, and accuracy. Sorting machines can be used in the food processing industry for sorting and categorizing fruits, vegetables, empty bottles, crates, and other items; other examples include sorting of tablets and capsules by weight for quality control in the pharmaceutical industry. As well as sorting waste in the recycling industry. Manual sorting is a laborious task however, with the use of specialized equipment, manufacturers are able to automate their sorting at high speeds.

Sorting

Industrial washing systems are used to clean and disinfect a variety of items in research and manufacturing facilities. Industrial washers use solvents and cleaning agents with mechanical action to remove deposits and residues from stainless steel machinery components, empty containers, and other soiled surfaces. The selection of an industrial or commercial washer depends on the type of items and surfaces to be cleaned, the type of deposits/residue that is typically present, whether drying is required after rinsing and the level of sterilization necessary. Manufacturers will have cleaning specifications and as a result, require washers to be engineered to meet these specs.

Washing

Producing short-goods pasta with consistent quality while maximizing throughput can be challenging. High-quality drying is essential to achieve uniform texture and to prevent product deterioration during storage.
<h2>Customize drying parameters for uniform pasta quality</h2>
The C-line short-goods pasta dryer by Bühler is designed to deliver premium pasta quality while optimizing floor space utilization. Its modular design allows for customizable drying parameters in independently controllable climate zones. This flexibility enables the production of a wide range of short-goods pasta varieties with a consistent texture. The conveyor belts, made of patented robust S-type elements, ensure uninterrupted production, while the system's excellent ventilation and heat insulation minimize energy consumption. The C-line also features automatic dew-point control for hygienic conditions and independent belt drives for increased flexibility. Its user-friendly design supports easy maintenance, enhancing productivity and longevity.

Short-goods pasta dryer for consistent and high-quality results

Industrial cooling equipment varies according to the consistency and temperature conversion demands the material you are handling, but the process typically involves heat exchange treatment as your products are conveyed through a cooling chamber equipped with extraction fans or circulating water. Temperature control is a crucial aspect of your commercial production and cooling systems are applied to a range of industries.

Cooling

In large-scale bakery or confectionery production, efficiently glazing and decorating large quantities of products can be labor-intensive and time-consuming. Manual processes often lead to inconsistent results and higher labor costs, creating bottlenecks in production lines.
<h2>Automates glazing and decoration processes</h2>
The Industrial Glazing Line from Bakon is designed to streamline the glazing and decorating of bakery and confectionery products for high-volume production. This line consists of multiple components, including conveyors, a glazing unit, and a fondant decoration unit, all working together to maximize throughput while minimizing labor costs. The system features two funnels beneath the production line to ensure minimal waste and maximum reuse of glaze and decoration materials. Products are transported on conveyor belts and can be placed directly into crates at the end of the line, facilitating a seamless production process. Optional heated containers and melting tanks ensure consistent temperature control for various coatings, ranging from 20°C to 60°C, with larger capacities available upon request. This setup is ideal for producers aiming to increase efficiency and maintain consistent quality across large batches.

Industrial glazing line for high-volume production

Decoration equipment adds the finishing touch to your industrially-prepared foods by depositing ingredients in a specified pattern on the surface of the products. Your items pass individually under a system of nozzles that lay the decorating formula precisely and uniformly. Popular in confectionery, decoration is used to differentiate products in the market.

Decorating

In many industrial settings, transporting materials efficiently while maintaining hygiene standards presents a challenge. Whether moving products through a production line or transferring them for packaging, reliable and adjustable conveyor systems are essential.
<h2>Transport materials with customizable sanitary conveyors</h2>
The AccuVeyor 4, manufactured by Accutek, is offered in both open top and closed top sanitary designs to meet various industrial needs. This conveyor is highly customizable with options for any length and width, providing flexibility for different production environments. Made from heavy-duty stainless steel, it features height adjustable stands and variable speed drives to accommodate various tasks. The belts, available in poly-plastics or stainless steel, ensure durability and hygiene. Stock conveyor belts come in 4.5” widths, and standard lengths include sections of 5’, 10’, 15’, and 20’. Accutek’s AccuVeyor 4 supports both 110V and 220V power options, making it versatile for different electrical setups. Its user-friendly controls make it straightforward to operate, facilitating smooth integration into existing workflows.

Customizable sanitary conveyor systems

Packaging

When handling diverse packaging configurations for bathroom tissue and household towels, achieving both high performance and flexibility is paramount. Traditional systems often struggle with switching between different pack formats and materials, leading to inefficiencies and increased downtime.
<h2>Handles single and multi-roll configurations efficiently</h2>
The UNIVERSA by IMA Group is a versatile wrapping solution designed to accommodate various packaging formats for bathroom tissue and household towel rolls. It can handle single to multi-roll configurations using any flexible plastic or paper material. Operating at speeds of up to 220 packs per minute, UNIVERSA is equipped with features such as a four-lane infeed conveyor, high-quality self-lubricating chains, and a sophisticated control panel for seamless operation and changeovers. The system includes a tutoring feature that guides operators step-by-step, ensuring efficient operation and minimal downtime. Additionally, it offers the capability to use twin bars for smooth product transfer and stores settings for quick, repeatable operations. This system meets the growing demand for eco-sustainable packaging materials with the ability to handle heat-sealable paper.

Flexible wrapping system for bathroom tissue and towels

Wrapping is the final step before your finished products are ready to leave the manufacturing site. Packages are bundled tightly together with a low-density polyethylene wrapper to secure the goods inside during transportation and distribution. Automatic or semi-automatic stretch wrapping machines cloak the palleted load in expandable film at high speeds and precision.

Wrapping

In advanced pharmaceutical production, particularly in aseptic processing, the need to eliminate and control human contamination is paramount. Challenges include maintaining sterility while efficiently handling large volumes of vials at the loading and unloading stages.
<h2>Automate vial loading and unloading with precision</h2>
IMA Life's fully automated vial fixed and flexible loading systems address these challenges by providing precise vial handling solutions. These systems are designed for integration with industrial freeze dryers, ensuring consistent and sterile loading and unloading processes. The systems, available in fixed (CLU and MINILOADER), flexible (TCAR, LAT, LUAT, and UAT), or mixed configurations, use conveyors or transporters to move vials seamlessly. Featuring a frameless design, they maintain a constant vial level and support multiple freeze dryers. They are compliant with Vaporized Hydrogen Peroxide (VPHP) standards and come pre-arranged for cRABS and isolator applications. With a modular design and loading speeds of up to 600 vials per minute, these systems significantly reduce operational costs and process time.

Automatic vial loading and unloading systems for freeze dryers

A loading system feeds your continuous or batch processing machine with the specified material or item in line with the flow of production. Loaders transfer the articles from one stage of preparation to the next with uniformity and accuracy.

Loading

Unloading

In pharmaceutical manufacturing, the need arises to efficiently transport tablets from production to packaging stages. Ensuring contamination-free movement and minimizing product damage during transfer are major challenges faced by producers.
<h2>Elevates tablets for seamless transfer</h2>
The SWIFTLIFT by IMA is designed to transport tablets from a floor-mounted hopper to a tablet counter or blister packing machine, offering a seamless and gentle transfer. Constructed from stainless steel in adherence to the latest GMP requirements, it can be easily dismantled for cleaning without the need for tools. It features a 100-litre product hopper, with larger sizes available, a vibratory feed system fitted with chip sieves and dust extraction points, and a pneumatic bucket lift. The standard tipping height is 1965 mm, with other heights available on request. The system ensures gentle tipping to prevent damage to delicate products and includes fully enclosed product covers. Additionally, it responds efficiently to external signals to match the production pace, ensuring smooth workflow.

Tablet elevator for pharmaceutical applications

In pharmaceutical production, handling and processing Ready-To-Use (RTU) vials in aseptic environments presents challenges. The removal and transfer of these sterile vials need to be highly precise to avoid contamination and ensure product integrity.
<h2>Automates denesting and transferring Rtu vials</h2>
The ROBOTIC D-NEST by IMA is a fully automated denesting and handling system for RTU (Ready-To-Use) vials. Utilizing specially designed six-axis robots, it performs denesting in both upstream and downstream processes under aseptic conditions. For upstream processing, the system precisely removes vials from the nest, fills, check-weighs, stoppered them, and then places them back into the nest or transfers them via a conveyor for further processing. In downstream operations, it removes filled and stoppered vials for vial capping or automatic loading in lyophilized products. This setup reduces the risk of cross-contamination and improves the overall product integrity, meeting high-level quality control requirements. The compact and GMP-compliant design ensures efficient use of space and integration with IMA isolator systems.

Robotic denesting system for Rtu vials

In the pharmaceutical industry, maintaining the highest level of cleanliness for bottles is crucial to ensure product safety and comply with stringent GMP requirements. Traditional cleaning methods may not adequately remove debris or contaminants, leading to potential quality issues.
<h2>Cleans and removes debris from bottles</h2>
The IMA Swiftpack inline Bottle Blower is designed to meet the stringent requirements of the pharmaceutical industry, ensuring bottles are thoroughly cleaned before filling. Bottles are introduced inline and inverted over oscillating air-jet nozzles that penetrate inside each bottle with clean air. A static elimination device assists in removing any possible debris, which is then collected and extracted through the customer's system. After the rinse cycle, bottles are re-inverted onto the conveyor for exit. Supported by validation documentation, this system easily integrates with other IMA Swiftpack equipment on new or existing packaging lines. It boasts features such as ergonomic, low-maintenance design, stainless steel construction, fully interlocked guarding, and an efficient in-feed and out-feed detection system. Capable of handling up to 180 bottles per minute, with a bottle diameter range of 25 mm to 90 mm and height range of 50 mm to 195 mm.

Inline bottle cleaner for pharmaceuticals

Industrial cleaning equipment is used to wash or disinfect machinery and the production/warehouse area. It may also be used to sterilize the product, equipment, tools, floor or work surfaces and to purify or clean the product by removing impurities. Choosing a suitable cleaning system depends on the type of product or equipment to be cleaned, the sensitivity of the product to heat, pressure, and chemicals, and the level of sterility desired.

Cleaning

Industrial inspection equipment is used for checking compliance with health, safety, and quality control standards. For that reason, inspection systems are most commonly utilized in the food and pharmaceutical industry but, they are also used in other industries too. Inspection solutions are often integrated into a production process or production line. Visual inspection systems perform checks to detect variation in size, shape, and color and ensure the presence of labels and closures. Check-weigh systems help ensure that product packages are not under or over-filled. Metal detection systems can help guard against the presence of foreign objects in product containers and X-ray inspection equipment is used to detect physical defects and to ensure high quality package seal integrity.

Inspection

In cheese packaging, especially for processed cheese in triangular portions, efficiency and precision are essential. Challenges include maintaining product integrity, ensuring secure packaging, and meeting high production rates without compromising on quality.
<h2>Automate cheese portion boxing</h2>
The SF Series by IMA is a high-efficiency cartoning system designed specifically for triangular portions of processed cheese in round boxes. It automates the entire packaging process, from box feeding to closing, handling up to 75 boxes per minute. The system's design allows for four layers of cheese portions per bundle, and it includes features such as vacuum pumps to minimize compressed air use, thus reducing energy consumption. The motorization system shares kinetic energy during braking among modules to avoid power waste. The bottom is placed over the formed bundle of portions, capsized, and fed to the outfeed belt where it receives the lid for closing. The SF3 version includes two parallel SF1 machines to enhance productivity. This system is compatible with sustainable and recyclable packaging materials.

Cartoning system for triangular cheese portions

Cartoning involves erecting a folded carton, filling it with the product, closing the flaps, or applying a lid and sealing with glue or adhesive tape. Choosing a cartoning solution involves, considering the type of primary packaging, the production volume, the size and count of the product in a carton, and the desired level of automation.

Cartoning

In food and dairy production, managing the flow of items prior to wrapping is critical for maintaining efficiency and product quality. Ensuring products arrive in an orderly and aligned manner to the wrapping stage is a key challenge, especially when dealing with high throughput volumes.
<h2>Enhance product alignment and streamline wrapping</h2>
The MINISMART from IMA is a feeding system specifically designed for single wrapping lines. Capable of handling products arriving in rows, it ensures seamless alignment and transfer into the wrapping process. Featuring a Dynamic Transfer System and a 90° exit belt at the end of the station, MINISMART facilitates the precise positioning of products for wrapping. A Telescopic System efficiently rejects defective or misaligned products, discharging them into a dedicated plate. With a system monitoring capability for up to 90 rows per minute, MINISMART guarantees continuous and orderly product flow. Its design minimizes downtime through easy cleaning and maintenance, and allows for quick product changeovers without manual adjustments or changing parts.

Feeding system for single wrapping lines

In high-volume packing operations, particularly in the confectionery industry, ensuring that display boxes are wrapped quickly and efficiently is crucial. Traditional methods often lead to bottlenecks and inconsistent packaging, which can diminish product appeal and value.
<h2>Ensures maximum performance and package quality</h2>
The FTO511 from IMA Group is an ultra-high-speed system designed for overwrapping display boxes. It incorporates a continuous carton feeding system that prevents product collisions at both the beginning and end of the line. Capable of handling up to 500 packages per minute, the FTO511 features advanced solutions such as an inline tear-tape unit, double reel holder, and automatic film splicing device. It processes a variety of heat-sealable films, including PP, PVC, and Cellophane. Specific technical specifics include a web width up to 150 mm, reels with a max diameter of 300 mm, and a core diameter of 76.2 mm. The system operates with an average power consumption of 20 kW, operating pressure of 6 bar, and a maximum air consumption of 100 Nl/min. This setup is ideal for industries needing reliable and high-speed wrapping solutions.

High-speed overwrapping for display boxes

In the high-speed packaging of confectionery products, ensuring gentle handling and precise timing can be a challenge. Products like nougats, sticky bars, and sponge cakes require systems that handle them delicately while maintaining high throughput.
<h2>Ensures gentle handling and high-speed packaging</h2>
The EURO 88 HSF by IMA is a flow wrapper integrated with an in-line, pressureless feeding and timing system. This design ensures the gentle handling of various confectionery items at high speeds. The HSF4 configuration caters to medium and large products with four servo-driven belts. Meanwhile, the HSF7 to HSF9 configurations are optimal for receiving products ranging from small to large, employing 7, 8, or 9 individually servo-driven belts operated by brushless motors. These configurations handle sticky and delicate products such as nougats and jellies with high precision, avoiding friction and damage. Additionally, a double lane variant is available, designed to handle two parallel product flows with up to 12 auto-tensioned, individually driven belts. Cleaning is made easy with tool-free mechanisms and auto-centering belt systems. With speeds reaching up to 800-1000 packages per minute, the EURO 88 HSF ensures efficient and reliable packaging for a wide array of confectionery products.

Flow wrapper for high-speed confectionery packaging

In high-speed production environments involving dry and sandwich biscuits, crackers, and bakery products, maintaining product integrity while ensuring precise portioning is critical. Traditional methods may lead to breakages and inconsistencies, causing operational inefficiencies.
<h2>Efficiently feed and portion biscuits and crackers.</h2>
The APVF by IMA is a vertical electronic slug feeder designed to handle dry and sandwich biscuits, crackers, and other bakery products. This system is modular, allowing various applications based on desired output and the number of lanes from the processing line. Each cycle deposits portions equal to the number of loader channels onto the wrapping machine's flight-bar conveyor. Featuring three independent brushless motors, it achieves speeds up to 25 cycles per minute, ensuring gentle and efficient handling of round, square, and rectangular products. With digital real-time integration between the loader and wrapper, the APVF supports full connectivity, enhancing operational flexibility.

Automatic portion volumetric feeder for biscuits and crackers

Portioning

In the packaging sector, efficiently handling bottles with unusual shapes presents significant challenges. Ensuring swift and precise packaging without compromising on throughput is crucial to meet production demands, especially when dealing with diverse bottle shapes and sizes.
<h2>Erect, load, and seal cases efficiently</h2>
The 3754 by IMA is a servo-driven, top-loading case packer designed for handling loose or bundled bottles, even those with unusual shapes. This case packer ensures optimal output by managing two cases simultaneously. It operates with a remarkably compact footprint and high-speed processing capabilities, handling up to 50 cases per minute in its duplex version. The system is equipped with 2 infeed hoppers and a case magazine that manages 2 rows of cases, enhancing the efficiency of case erecting, loading, and sealing. The forced opening and closing groups process two cases at the same time, boosting machine output. Additionally, non-stop worm screws ensure correct orientation of difficult-shaped bottles. The machine also offers great accessibility for cleaning, a robot for inserting the collation into the case, and the option for cases to be closed with adhesive tape, hot-melt glue, or both. Complete changeover is possible within 20 minutes, with an optional automatic gripper head change available.

Top loading case packer for loose or bundled bottles

Sealing

Handling small confectionery products coming in bulk can be challenging due to the need for gentle handling and precise orientation. Ensuring each product is wrapped uniformly without damage is crucial for maintaining product integrity and appearance.
<h2>Wrap bulk confectionery products efficiently</h2>
The EURO 88 HSF8 with Disc Feeder by IMA is designed specifically for flow wrapping small confectionery items in bulk. This system features a centrifugal disc feeder that orients products into a single lane with short side leading. The Timing & Feeding system (HSF8), comprising 8 independently servo-driven belts, collects products from the disc feeder. This high-speed, contact-less system ensures precise product timing with gentle handling. Capable of processing up to 600 products per minute, the EURO 88 HSF8 also boasts easy, tool-free cleaning for belts, plates, and rollers, along with auto-tensioning and auto-centering belt systems.

Flow wrapping for bulk confectionery products

Bagging is the process of packaging measured portions of a product into bags that protect it from spoilage, enable easy and safe transportation, and secure the product against tampering and pilferage. The choice of bagging equipment depends on the desired mass or volume per bag, the flow characteristics of the product, and bag construction and design. Bags vary in size from small sachets to bulk flexible containers. Bagging systems are often the last processing step that is generally integrated into a production line.

Bagging

In confectionery manufacturing, efficiently picking, arranging, and packing a variety of flowpack candies is crucial to maintaining high-speed production. The challenge is to manage randomly arriving products on a conveyor and place them into cartons without damage, while ensuring precise configuration and packaging integrity.
<h2>Automate candy packaging with precision and speed</h2>
The CV by IMA is a highly flexible Top Loader designed to handle flowpack candies arriving randomly on a belt conveyor. Using a sophisticated vision system, the CV recognizes the position of candies and relays this information to Delta Robots, which then accurately pick and place the candies into carton boxes using vacuum cup end effectors for gentle handling. This system ensures product safety at high speeds and features a modular design allowing scalability with varying quantities of pick-and-place robots to meet different packaging requirements. With quick and reliable format changeovers facilitated by customized format kits and spindle adjustments, the CV meets CE safety standards with full-size transparent panels and safety switches.

Vision guided multi-robot system for flowpack candy packaging

Labels provide customers with important information about both your product and your brand. Different labeling technology attaches the printed film to the packaging using a range of methods such as shrink wrapping, side sealing, and adhesives. For added traceability and protection, you may also use serialization coding equipment and anti-tampering labeling systems.

Labeling

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.
<h2>Ensure gentle handling and aroma preservation</h2>
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.

Roasted coffee handling and conveying system

Handling ground coffee to preserve its aroma and prevent demixing requires specialized technology. This is particularly critical when transporting coffee from silos to packaging machines to ensure quality and consistency.
<h2>Preserving aroma during coffee transfer</h2>
The ExtraMAX by IMA is a mechanical extraction system designed to maintain the homogeneity and prevent the agglomeration of ground coffee during extraction from silos. This system employs a flat extraction mechanism which is effective for various coffee types, including filter, Espresso, and Moka coffee. Unlike traditional vibrating systems, ExtraMAX ensures more consistent homogenization and precise control of dosing, significantly reducing issues related to demixing. Furthermore, IMA's Petroncini handling solutions provide advanced transport mechanisms to avoid oxidation and contamination, essential for maintaining the coffee’s aroma and quality. The system includes tangential air flows and vacuum-based methods to handle long-distance transfers and high production rates efficiently.

Ground coffee handling and conveying system

Industrial extraction equipment unlocks the valuable compounds hidden away in natural materials. Automated extraction equipment is applied in the pharmaceutical and cosmetic industries to extract active compounds from medicinal plants or herbs. For example, extracting cannabinoids from cannabis plants. But the process is also fundamental to the food industry, recovering various components like aromas, oleoresins, and proteins.  Considerations for selecting suitable extraction technology include the type of plant material to be processed, the extract's heat sensitivity, and the production volume.

Extraction

In the coffee industry, rising costs for pre-cleaned beans and increasing impurities in green coffee call for in-house treatment solutions. Efficient separation of foreign bodies is needed to maintain the quality of coffee beans.
<h2>Efficient removal of impurities in green coffee</h2>
The green coffee cleaning and sorting systems by IMA Coffee Petroncini are customized plant solutions designed to handle up to 20 tons of green coffee per hour. These systems ensure efficient separation of impurities such as stones, metals, and other foreign materials. The basic cleaning sieve with a magnetic surface removes iron-based impurities, while the densimetric table separates objects with different densities. Additionally, the dry destoner targets heavier foreign bodies like stones and pieces of metal. The integrated dust extraction system and optical sorting machines further refine the process by sorting beans by shape and color. This setup ensures a cleaner, higher-value coffee product, streamlining downstream processing stages significantly.

Green coffee cleaning and sorting systems

Industrial separation equipment encapsulates the separation process which is to separate components of a liquid mixture, for recovering dissolved solids from liquids. The choice of a suitable technology depends on the identification of the key physical or chemical property, such as size, mass, density, or boiling point, which sets the product of interest apart from the rest of the components. Separation technology is widely used in the pharmaceutical and chemical industries for the isolation of active ingredients and high-purity chemicals. As well as in waste management and recycling industries.

Separation

Agricultural businesses looking to enhance sustainability and generate additional revenue must address the challenge of managing large quantities of manure. Traditional manure handling methods often fall short in efficiency, leading to higher operational costs and environmental impact.
<h2>Generate biogas and bio-fertilizer from manure</h2>
The manure biogas plant from HoSt is a versatile solution designed to process various types of manure, including cow, pig, and poultry manure, through anaerobic digestion. This process generates renewable energy in the form of biogas, which can be used on-site or injected into the national grid, creating an additional revenue stream. The plant features advanced digester mixing technologies, a heat recovery system, and patented insulated membrane roofs, ensuring high efficiency and reduced odors. In-tank H2S removal enhances the quality of the produced biogas. The system is highly automated, making it easy to operate. Additionally, the byproduct of the digestion process is a nutrient-rich bio-fertilizer that can enhance soil fertility and reduce the need for chemical fertilizers. HoSt offers tailored solutions ranging from individual components to turnkey biogas systems, catering to the specific needs of the agricultural sector.

Manure biogas plant for agricultural sector

The fermentation process stimulates enzymatic activity in organic substrates to transform their chemical composition. Fermentation is aided by storying the biomaterials in anaerobic environments, allowing the microorganisms to decompose their nutrient structures. The process is integral to some of the most popular products throughout time such as wine, beer, cheese, and kimchi. But besides the food sector, fermentation is also an important stage in the industrial manufacturing of chemicals, pharmaceuticals, and biofuels.

Fermentation

In industries dealing with powders and bulk solids, uniform mixing is critical to maintaining product consistency and quality. Traditional manual mixing methods are often labor-intensive and can lead to variability in the final product, necessitating more precise and automated solutions.
<h2>Ensure uniform mixing of powders and bulk solids</h2>
The powder mixing systems from Hosokawa Micron are designed to deliver optimal performance and precision. These systems integrate various components like conveying, handling, dosing, and weighing to create a complete and tailored solution. Offering a wide range of mixer types, including low, medium, and high-shear mixers, they cater to both batch and continuous operation needs. Key elements include accurate dosing systems, efficient weight control, and custom-built designs focusing on safety, reliability, efficiency, and hygiene. These systems are suitable for numerous industries such as food and beverage, pharmaceuticals, and chemicals, ensuring consistent product quality. With modern control systems including HMI-PLC panels for operator identification and lot traceability, seamless automation is achieved. Hosokawa Micron leverages its century-long expertise to provide bespoke mixing solutions tailored to specific application requirements.

Powder mixing systems

In many industrial settings, efficient and gentle transfer of bulk materials is required to prevent product degradation and maintain process integrity. Traditional mechanical conveying methods may not sufficiently meet these needs, leading to potential material loss or damage during handling.
<h2>Efficiently convey bulk materials with precision</h2>
The pneumatic conveying system by Hosokawa Alpine is designed to transport bulk materials such as powders, granulates, and pellets using controlled air flow. Utilizing components like pneumatic transmitters, blow-through rotary valves, and vacuum cycle suction conveyors, the system is adaptable for both dense phase and dilute phase conveying modes. These methods involve either pressure or vacuum operations, tailored based on the materials' characteristics and process requirements. The system's versatility makes it suitable for use in various industries, including heavy industry, fine chemicals, and food processing. Hosokawa Solids, a specialist in bulk solids handling, offers these components either as part of a comprehensive package or as individual units, designed to meet specific conveying needs.

Pneumatic conveying system for bulk material handling

In seed processing applications, transferring seeds efficiently and securely from one location to another can become a challenge, especially when dealing with large volumes or when precise loading of machinery like sieves is required.
<h2>Facilitates secure and easy seed transfer</h2>
The SE-60L Single Bucket Elevator by Hoopman Equipment is designed to streamline seed handling processes. It simplifies the filling of the CSS-400 Sieve System by enabling easy and efficient seed transport. The system can be filled at a low level and is equipped with an automatic valve that opens when the hopper reaches the emptying position. Designed to work with drying containers, it ensures seamless seed transfer with minimal manual intervention. An optional Seed Lot Splitter can be integrated into the frame, allowing for the division of one seed lot into four smaller, similar lots. Operation is straightforward with simple up and down controls that manage the valve and hopper movements.

Single bucket elevator for seed handling

When working with seed production systems in confined spaces, ensuring efficient seed transport can be challenging. Gravity-based systems often fall short in height-restricted environments, requiring alternative conveying solutions.
<h2>Efficiently convey seeds with adjustable belt options</h2>
The Belt Elevator by Hoopman Equipment is designed to transport seeds in situations where traditional gravity systems cannot be used due to height limitations. This open belt system allows for easy cleaning and maintenance. It can handle a variety of seed types and can be custom-built in multiple sizes and slopes to fit specific height and length requirements. This flexibility makes it suitable for different production setups, providing a reliable solution for efficient seed transport.

Belt elevator for seed transport

In food processing, particularly in the production of processed cheese, achieving consistent slice quality while minimizing operation costs is crucial. Traditional systems often struggle with recontamination risks and high manual labor requirements, which can impact efficiency and food safety.
<h2>Produce high-quality cheese slices efficiently</h2>
The FreeSlice® 3000 by Natec Network is a highly advanced cheese forming and slicing system designed to produce slice-on-slice (SOS) cheese, cubes, shreds, and sticks. It replaces older chill-roll systems with a more efficient and versatile vertical design. Equipped with an integrated laminar flow system, it ensures safe and trouble-free production with no risk of recontamination. The system's integrated Clean-In-Place (CIP) feature simplifies cleaning, significantly reducing manual labor. Capable of producing up to 4,200 slices per minute, the FreeSlice® 3000 is adaptable to various cheese types, including processed, analogue, and hybrid cheeses. It comes with multiple add-ons like the CrossCutter XC and StickCutter for additional functionalities. The machine operates within CE guidelines and meets USDA design principles, ensuring high standards of food safety and quality.

Cheese forming and slicing system

In the food processing industry, producing cheese slices efficiently while maintaining high quality can be a complex task. Issues like product recontamination and cumbersome cleaning procedures are common challenges faced by manufacturers.
<h2>Produce and form processed cheese slices</h2>
The FreeSlice® 1500 from Hochland Natec is designed for producing Slice-On-Slice (SOS) cheese products, as well as cubes, shreds, and sticks from processed, analogue, or hybrid cheese. The system uses an integrated laminar flow system to prevent recontamination, ensuring safe and trouble-free production. Additionally, the integrated CIP (Clean-In-Place) system simplifies cleaning and reduces the manpower required for operations to a minimum. The vertical belt design offers high flexibility in adjusting slice thickness and formats. The system’s dimensions are 3,000 x 3,000 x 4,100 mm, and it operates on 400 V, 50 Hz, 3 phase / 46 kVA power. It can process up to 1,800 kg/h (2,100 slices/min) with slices weighing 14 g and can handle cheese ribbons up to 1,100 mm wide with infinitely adjustable thickness ranging from 1.5 mm to 12 mm.

Processed cheese slice production system

Pilot

In food processing, creating consistent and high-quality processed cheese slices can be a challenge, especially when tackling contamination risks and varying production volumes. Ensuring safety and flexibility without compromising efficiency is critical.
<h2>Efficiently form and cool processed cheese slices</h2>
The FreeSlice 800 by Hochland Natec is designed to produce Slice-On-Slice (SOS) cheese products, as well as cubes, shreds, and sticks. This system integrates a laminar flow setup to ensure a contamination-free environment, enhancing safety and reliability in cheese production. With its plug-in system, it includes an integrated cooling unit that eliminates the need for an external cooling medium. The vertical belt design allows for adjustable slice thickness and formats, while the fully CIP (Clean-In-Place) capable system simplifies cleaning and maintenance. The FreeSlice 800 can handle production volumes up to 800 kg/h, making it suitable for both full-scale production and R&D pilot operations. Dimensions are 5,700 x 5,000 x 4,800 mm, and it operates on a 400 V, 50 Hz, 3-phase supply. Additionally, it meets CE guidelines, ensuring compliance with industry standards.

Processed cheese slice forming system

In processed cheese production, achieving precise and consistent cuts of stacked cheese ribbons is essential. Challenges include maintaining straight cuts and accommodating high production speeds without crumbling the cheese.
<h2>High-speed, precise cheese ribbon cutting</h2>
The CrossCutter XC from the Natec Network is designed to continuously cut stacked cheese ribbons to a preset length with exceptional accuracy. Originating from equipment like the FreeSlice®, it ensures absolutely exact and straight cuts prior to the cheese being transported further by a conveyor belt. The CrossCutter XC can handle different types of processed cheese stacks and offers options such as diagonal cutting. This stand-alone unit can be independently installed between the SOS machine and the SOS Stacker or Flowpacker. It features a maximum cutting speed of up to 180 cuts per minute, maintaining cutting precision for stack heights up to 100 mm. Dimensions for the CrossCutter XC are LxWxH: 1,100 x 1,200 x 1,550 mm. It operates on 400 V, 50 Hz, and requires 10 kVA of power.

Cheese ribbon cutting solution

In high-volume cheese production, the need to efficiently mix different cheese types into a single package arises frequently. Traditional manual handling methods are not only time-consuming but also prone to errors, impacting overall productivity and consistency.
<h2>Automates stacking and overwrapping processes</h2>
The IWS Mixstacker by Hochland Natec is designed to automatically mix two different individually wrapped cheese types into one stack, which is then overwrapped. This system works seamlessly with the FreePack® 2000, a double-lane version capable of producing two different cheese types simultaneously. With the IWS Mixstacker, stacks from both lanes are merged into one, allowing for the creation of innovative mixed cheese products. The machine requires no manual handling, reducing labor costs and improving consistency. It can handle a maximum of 140 stacks per minute and is adaptable to CE guidelines. It supports all types of IWS cheese products and allows for stack configuration of 3–10 slices before mixing, with a maximum stacking height of 30 mm.

Cheese packaging system for mixed cheese types

Stacking

In cheese processing facilities, efficiently separating products from their packaging is crucial to minimize waste and reduce rework costs. This is especially important when dealing with single packed slices, processed cheese wedges, and plastic cups.
<h2>Separate packed cheese products effortlessly</h2>
The Natec Network Separating Machine is an advanced system designed specifically for separating packed cheese products from their packaging. This includes single individually wrapped slices (IWS), processed cheese wedges, and cheese in plastic cups. The capability to process different packaging types makes it particularly versatile. The machine operates with two distinct types depending on your throughput needs: Type 410, which handles 200-300 kg/h using a screw conveyor, and Type 1400, which manages 600-900 kg/h using a conveyor belt. The design adheres to CE guidelines and is optimized for compatibility with cleaning systems like the FreeFilter, which extends filter cleaning intervals up to 120 hours. The system reduces labor costs through automation and facilitates the reuse of products, thereby enhancing overall operational efficiency.

Separating packed cheese products from packaging

In industrial food processing, achieving consistent blending of ingredients such as processed cheese or meat products can be challenging. Traditional mixing systems may fall short when it comes to efficiency and uniformity, particularly in high-capacity environments.
<h2>Automates ingredient blending and feeding</h2>
The Natec Network Blending Cell by Hochland Natec combines the efficient mixing capabilities of the Gold Peg Twin Shaft Ribbon Blender with a reliable, constant feed system. This unit offers a highly automated solution that can operate independently or as part of a broader process with the RotaTherm® continuous cooker. The system supports a range of applications including processed cheese, meat products, fruits, vegetables, baby food, specialty food, and pet food. With a working capacity of up to 5,000 kg and a full CIP system for easy cleaning, this stainless steel blender ensures a robust and sanitary production environment. Designed for various configurations, the unit can also be customized with additional platforms inclusive of stairs and handrails.

Twin ribbon blender for processed cheese and meat products

In production lines dealing with outer packaging, the need to swiftly remove faulty crates, cardboard boxes, or shrink wrap packages is critical. Incorrectly packaged items not only disrupt operations but could also result in considerable costs and machine downtime if not addressed efficiently.
<h2>Ensures accurate rejection and distribution</h2>
The HEUFT case rejector is designed to efficiently remove faulty cases from the production line. It features load-dependent control systems that adjust the rejection force based on the weight of each case, ensuring smooth removal of non-brand and defective packaging. HEUFT offers various models, including the xcase, which guarantees brand purity by adapting the force to the load, and the xtray with three rejection fingers for tray removal. For different case types, the maxi-flip ensures consistent rejection distances, while the maxi-laner offers a compact solution for space-constrained environments by rejecting and distributing cases onto multiple lanes.

Industrial case rejector for faulty packaging

Labelling beverage bottles efficiently and accurately is crucial in high-volume productions. Issues such as misalignment, creases, and bubbles can compromise the presentation and quality of the product, leading to production delays or product rejections.
<h2>Achieve precise label application across multiple formats</h2>
The HEUFT TORNADO II dynamic is a semi-modular labeller built for high-precision application of wet glue, self-adhesive, and wrap-around labels. Its open design and advanced HEUFT SPECTRUM II platform enable up to four flexible labelling stations. The system's servo-controlled bottle adjustment, camera-based alignment, and integrated quality inspection ensure highly accurate labelling with minimal errors. Voice control via a virtual assistant allows hands-free operation, enhancing productivity and efficiency. The machine supports easy brand changes without tools, making it adaptable for various production needs. The HEUFT TORNADO II dynamic can handle up to 60,000 bottles per hour, making it suitable for large-scale beverage production.

Semi-modular labeller for precise beverage bottle labelling

Ensuring complete and intact cases of beverages, whether bottles, jars, or cans, is crucial in maintaining product quality. Missing items within cases can disrupt logistics, lead to customer dissatisfaction, and increase costs through recalls and rework.
<h2>Identify and remove incomplete cases automatically</h2>
The HEUFT logic is a non-contact inspection system designed to detect incomplete cases in beverage production lines. Using a combination of optical and electromagnetic sensors, it evaluates each case immediately after packing. These sensors are mounted on an adjustable carrier above the conveyor, compatible with various case heights and configurations. This system accurately identifies gaps or missing items in cases, cardboard boxes, and trays, issuing a signal to stop the conveyor or activating rejection systems like the HEUFT xcase to remove faulty products. Featuring an intuitive control board with multi-segment display, the HEUFT logic offers easy operation across multiple languages with clearly arranged menus. Special access codes ensure that only authorized personnel can modify settings, enhancing security and reliability. HEUFT logic is ideal for the beverage, food, and pharma industries.

Full case check for beverage production lines

Detection

Industrial measurement equipment is used as a crucial step before products leave the production line. These measuring instruments check for correct dosage and standards. Equipment for measurement and control employs a wide range of technologies to detect inconsistencies in volumes, sizes, weights, and fill levels as well as to inspect goods for quality against a set of criteria. Specialized measuring tools allow you to minimize the probability for error to its lowest possible, ensuring that both products and packaging meet your benchmarks.

Measurement &amp; Control

Rejecting

In high-speed beverage production lines with limited space, reliably removing faulty or non-brand containers without them toppling over can be a significant challenge. This is especially difficult for unstable items like empty PET bottles which are prone to wobbling and falling.
<h2>High-speed removal of faulty containers</h2>
The HEUFT LAMBDA-K is a curve rejector designed for space-constrained environments in the beverage industry. This system integrates the HEUFT DELTA-K multi-segment rejection system with specifically shaped segment tips to form a harmonious rejection curve, ensuring upright removal of faulty and non-brand containers. It handles up to 60,000 empty and full containers per hour, minimizing their resistance and maintaining stability even for unstable PET bottles. The compact, single-lane conveyor follows a curve, allowing the system to be integrated seamlessly into existing filling lines without requiring large rejection tables. Brand changes are simple and precise, thanks to the auxiliary digital display for easy vertical and horizontal adjustments.

Curve rejector for beverage containers

Managing the smooth flow of containers between different sections of your beverage filling line can be challenging. Problems such as gaps or jams in the container flow can lead to decreased efficiency, even if individual sections are performing optimally.
<h2>Optimize container flow and prevent jams</h2>
The HEUFT synchron TXI is a conveyor control system specifically designed to manage the flow of containers in beverage filling lines. This system is capable of smoothly accelerating containers, closing gaps, and optimizing conveyor speed, all the while preventing jams. It operates without applying impact pressure, thus protecting both the bottles and the conveyors. The system uses an intelligent, real-time status monitoring to foresee and address potential issues. It also ensures that bottles are lined up precisely before entering master machines like rinsers, fillers, and labelers, thus avoiding disruptions. Moreover, the HEUFT synchron TXI controls buffer sections to prevent malfunctions that can lead to system standstills. The device is highly compatible with existing PLC systems, making it a suitable choice for modern, integrated filling lines. It’s an effective solution for industries such as beverage and pharma that require precise container management.

Conveyor control system for beverage filling lines

In high-demand industries like beverage, food, and pharma, reliable container transport along filling lines is critical. Challenges such as maintaining container integrity and ensuring hygienic conditions can be significant, especially during high volumes and complex line setups.
<h2>Ensure safe, quiet, and flexible container transport</h2>
The HEUFT conveyor is designed to efficiently transport all types of empty and full individual containers along your filling line. Its robust and open construction can withstand significant loads, making it durable and easy to clean. Magnetically stabilised chains, container-friendly plastic profiles, and guide rails ensure that containers are transported carefully and quietly. The system can be configured to handle single or multiple lanes and adapted to on-site conditions. HEUFT also offers comprehensive line analyses and planning services, ensuring the solution meets your specific requirements. The conveyor system can seamlessly integrate into existing setups, whether you're replanning or restructuring, providing reliable performance even under high demands.

Conveyor system for efficient container transport

Ensuring the integrity of packaged goods in production lines often requires the precise removal of faulty or non-standard cases. These can include damaged crates, cardboard boxes, trays, and shrink wrap packages, which need to be efficiently separated to maintain quality control.
<h2>Efficiently remove faulty cases from production</h2>
The HEUFT case rejector series specializes in discharging, rejecting, and distributing various types of faulty packaging with high precision. For instance, the HEUFT xcase uses a load-dependent control system to adapt the rejection force to the weight of each individual case. This ensures smooth removal of non-brand and faulty bottle crates. The HEUFT xtray comes with three rejection fingers that can extend under the roller conveyor to eject damaged trays. Additionally, the HEUFT maxi-flip manages different case weights by adjusting the activation time of the rejection segment. This means no complex mechanical changes are needed for different case types. The space-saving HEUFT maxi-laner can handle unequal weights on crates and distribute cases onto multiple lanes if required. Manufacturer HEUFT ensures that these systems provide reliability and efficiency for the beverage, food, and pharmaceutical industries, each tailored to their specific needs.

Precision case rejector for faulty packaging

In meat processing, achieving uniform product texture and enhancing protein activation is challenging. Traditional methods often result in inconsistent product quality, leading to inefficiencies and higher cooking losses.
<h2>Achieve consistent texture with adjustable knife rollers</h2>
The Steaker by Henneken Tumbler is a robust solution designed for industrial meat processing. Its solid construction with pneumatically sprung rollers adapts perfectly to varying product sizes. Equipped with a 500 mm band width, the machine can feature knife rolls with either 46 or 65 knives per roll, made from specially hardened steel. This allows for the effective processing of a wide range of products. The height and pressure control of the knife rollers, along with the steplessly adjustable drive, provide flexible processing options from gentle to intensive. Users can also exchange knife rollers with press rollers if needed. Quick removal of the knife rollers, scrapers, and transport belt ensures easy cleaning. The Steaker comes in two models, HT 520 and HTC 520, offering belt speeds of 4 – 18 m/min and power ratings of 2.0 kW and 2.5 kW respectively.