Food conveyors are ubiquitous throughout the industry as almost all processing plants will have one type of conveyor system or another in place. Regardless of whether you deal in baked goods, meat products, confectionery, dairy produce, or beverages, all items need to be moved through your production line effortlessly and efficiently...and food conveyors are the perfect solution.
Types of food factory conveyors
As food grade conveyor systems are so popular, it stands to reason that there would be many different types available to manufacturers. Here are just a few of the main food processing conveyors you're likely to see listed on usedfoodmachines.com:
Belt conveyors
As the word belt is almost synonymous with conveyors, it probably won't come as too much of shock to hear that a food conveyor belt is one of the most widely used forms of food grade conveyor systems available. Their very nature is perfect for handling food items, as food belts have one continuous surface that is smooth enough to prevent damage or distortion when used within food factories.
Vibratory conveyors
These trough-like conveyors are mounted atop a vibratory drive which shifts food items forward via the vibrations produced. Vibratory conveyors are popular in the food industry thanks to their ability to perform various different conveying tasks well. Separation, cooling, sorting, and screening of items are all possible with a vibrating conveyor system, and they are generally considered to be fairly low maintenance machines too.
Screw conveyors
Sometimes referred to as auger conveyors, screw conveyors work by rotating a helical screw-type blade in order to move items from A to B. Commonly found working within tubed housing, screw conveyors are capable of handling both dry and semi-fluid materials whilst minimising the chances of contamination.
Flexible screw conveyors
No real surprises when it comes to the difference found between a regular screw conveyor and a flexible screw conveyor; the latter can be maneuvered and curved to overcome any obstacles found in the way of their route from A to B. Other than that, these food conveyors work in the same way as their non-flexible counterparts.
Aero-mechanical conveyors (AMCs)
An aero-mechanical conveyor (AMC) has a continuous steel cable within a tubed housing that incorporates polymer discs which are just slightly narrower than the housing's diameter. These discs are placed at regular intervals and items are moved by pockets of air captured between each of the discs as well as the movement of the discs themselves. This makes the transportation of delicate items possible throughout your production line as the air cushions the item during its journey through your plant.
Widely regarded as the most efficient method of moving goods from one place to the next, aero-mechanical conveyors are perfect for food manufacturers who need a gentle way to move their products whilst keeping costs at a minimum.
Buying used food conveyors from UFM
As one of the leading suppliers of used food machinery, we always have a steady supply of high-quality branded food conveyor systems ready to be shipped out worldwide from our warehouse in Doncaster, UK. However, if you don't find exactly what you are looking for straight away, please feel free to give us a call. Contact Harry on +44 (0)7894515741 today to discuss which of the many food grade conveyor systems available will suit your business best.