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 […]
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Top Trends in Sanitary Conveyors: Part 2 of 2 – Design
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 […]
Top Trends in Sanitary Conveyors: Part 1 of 2 – Fabrication
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 […]
Technology Updates: UHMW Guides
As an option on all conveyors, Eaglestone is pleased to offer guides made from oil-impregnated UHMW (ultra-high-molecular-weight polyethylene). These plastic extrusions feature excellent impact strength and abrasion resistance, as well as a low coefficient of friction and very good chemical resistance. The high lubricity of UHMW makes it an excellent choice for conveyor guides, as […]
Technology Updates: Anti-Microbial Grease
At Eaglestone Equipment, developing machines that enable clean and safe production is core to our business. We’re pleased to announce that all Eaglestone Conveyors for food processing and food packaging applications now use food grade, anti-microbial grease. (more…)