FOUR NEW EXTRA-LARGE INTRODUCTIONS FOR POTATO PROCESSORS LOOKING TO MAXIMISE PRODUCTION
POTATO sorting and handling machinery manufacturer Key Technology (Key), has four introduced new high-capacity vibratory conveyors for advanced handling applications.
Conveying up to 100,000 lb (45,359 kg) of product an hour and available in widths of more than 10 feet (3 metres), Key’s Iso-Flo®, Impulse®, Zephyr® and Marathon® vibratory conveyors are extra-large, high-capacity machines that can be engineered for grading, aligning, distributing and other specialised handling functions.
Jack Lee, Food Sorting and Handling Solutions President of Key’s parent group, Duravant, said: “As demand for processed foods continues to grow, processors are looking to maximise production capacity on existing lines and install new lines capable of higher-than-ever throughputs. Key’s high-capacity conveyors support these objectives while helping processors streamline their operations, reduce labor and maximize profits.”
The conveyors are ideal for potato strips and chips.
The conveyor spring arms can be positioned either on the sides of the bed or underneath it. Drives can be positioned outside, inside or even close to the centre of the frame. The design and rigidity of the frame is also customised depending on the application. Each conveyor can be installed in a variety of different ways – suspended from overhead, supported from the floor or mounted to other machinery.
