Horizontal Belt Conveyor for Bagged Flour

Overview

A bakery in the United States was looking for a solution to automate the process of loading flour from a storage silo into a mixer. They use a manual process that is time consuming and laborious. They needed a conveying system that could handle the delicate nature of the flour without damaging it, and also meet their specific space and throughput requirements.

Solution

After consulting with the conveyor system manufacturer, they decided to install a horizontal belt conveyor with custom designed belts to load the flour. Conveyor belts are made of food-grade materials that are gentle on flour and prevent contamination. The conveyor system also includes a belt scraper to prevent any material from accumulating on the belt, and a dust collection system to capture any airborne flour particles.

The conveyor system was designed to meet the specific space constraints of the bakery with a throughput of 2,000 lbs of flour per hour. The system is also equipped with sensors and controls to ensure proper loading and prevent overloading.

Result

The bakery is very satisfied with the performance of the conveyor system. It increases their productivity, reduces labor costs, and ensures flour quality. The automated system also increases workplace safety by reducing the need to manually handle heavy bags. The bakery was able to increase production capacity and meet customer demands while maintaining the highest quality standards.