Mistracking and rubbing against the frame causes belts to fray at the edges, and that’s only the beginning. Pieces of the belt material can shear off at the friction point and be introduced into the food products being transported. Before you know it, the whole line is down for the unscheduled replacement of a ruined […]
Food processors are extremely demanding – and with good reason. Every consumer who uses products from their operations depends on the sanitary handling of food items during the entire preparation process. In our last article, we discussed fabrication methods that deny bacteria places to hide and allow the best possible result from sanitary wash-downs. Let’s […]
If your products must adhere to a certain standard, you can’t afford mistakes. It’s crucial that everything coming off of your line is exactly what the client expects. If something doesn’t meet exact specifications, it’ll hurt your workflow, profits, and—most importantly—your reputation. You need a system that can not only detect subpar items, but also […]
Sanitation is at its peak in the brand new Quick-Clean Conveyor from Eaglestone. Designed with tool-less flip out guide rails, transition hold downs and belt lifters for easy cleaning, this conveyor is one of the most sanitary and easy to clean conveyors in the industry. Available with integral CIP spray bars at the head and […]
Sanitation standards in all food processing industries have been on the rise, and this has been especially prevalent in the meat processing industry. As meat processing applications (particularly slaughtering, cutting, primary processing, secondary processing, and sausage manufacturing) are typically moist, they are more susceptible to contamination and pathogens. Since all meats behave differently when being […]
In food production, what’s beneath the conveyor belt is just as crucial for sanitation as the product that’s on it. An expert at out-of-site sanitation, our Sales Engineering Manager, Joe Gongaware, was recently interviewed for Baking & Snack magazine on the best cleaning tips for baking applications. When it comes to Sanitation Standard Operating Procedures […]
Ideal for food products that require high-level sanitation, such as meat and poultry, Eaglestone’s Cantilevered Conveyor is ultra clean with added productivity features. Stand-off bearings and welded connections reduce bacteria accumulation, while an open design with tool-less belt removal and easy-to-wash components allow for a full sanitary wash down. The staggered, three-belt design enhances production […]
In their quest to continuously improve sanitary production “best practices”, food processors are turning to conveyors and equipment engineered to allow for fast, yet comprehensive, visual inspections and efficient sanitation wash-downs. To this end, conveyors and equipment hygienically designed with an open architecture, no flat horizontal surfaces, and devoid of bacteria-harboring hollow areas continue to […]
For easy sanitation in a compact footprint, Eaglestone’s Bread Transfer Conveyor features a positively, sprocket-driven plastic modular belt with integrated tight transfers and side-by-side conveyors for tighter turns. Angled edges and “stood-off” bearings make for easier sanitation during wipe down or wash down. Check out the video showcasing this completely customizable line.
Due to changes in industry standards and procedures, sanitation is becoming more critical when choosing the right conveyor belt for baking. Making sure that everything can be easily cleaned, while still maintaining the integrity of the process, is the key to determining what type of belt is needed for your application. There are two main aspects […]
