Food conveyors are the powerhouse of the food and beverage processing industry. Food conveyors move foods and other organic materials through their processes safely and quickly. All at a fraction of the cost of manual labor the same task.  The term “food conveyor” covers a wide variety of systems ranging from roller, belts and dumpers. They cover anything used to move foods or organics through the manufacturing processes. Each system is customized and always developed to fit the needs of each project. It’s important to remember that just because it is a stainless steel conveyor that does not mean it meets all the food grade requirements.

Food grade systems are always designed and constructed of sanitary and hygienic materials. Each project has its own needs and requirements that we will study with you. The process begins with understanding your product, the application and the applicable regulations. We will look at the type of conveyor you need, for example whether a roller or belt style would work best. Next, we look at areas of the conveyors where the food or organic materials are in contact with the surfaces.

Sanitation and use requirements are the starting point. Each system requires specialized engineering to meet FDA regulations. Your conveyor or food processing equipment will go through a material specification checklist. The process is based on the information provided by the end user with the most important factor considered, cleanability. The choices between stainless steel or lower grade materials can have a large impact on the cost.