Animal Feed and Pet Food Conveyors
Carryline Modular Chain System
LVP Automation builds Carryline modular chain systems for animal food production, where product has to accumulate between process and packing without stopping the line. One of our larger bespoke installations for the sector is a 4-tier dual serpentine incline buffer.
It holds seven minutes of buffering across 40 metres of conveyor, split into left and right buffers and stacked into four tiers, so the accumulation occupies vertical space rather than floor. Pneumatic diverters manage product flow between the tiers. The frame is aluminium, and the modular construction means tiers and transfers can be altered later as the line changes rather than rebuilt.
What the Buffer System Delivers
- 7 Minutes of Buffering: Designed to ensure smooth operation and prevent delays with ample buffering time.
- Modular and Flexible Design: The modular system allows for easy future modifications and adaptability to changing needs.
- Pneumatic Diverters: Equipped with pneumatic diverters for effective product flow management.
- Durable Aluminium Frame: Lightweight yet robust construction, ideal for long-lasting performance.
- Product Handling Expertise: Designed to handle products with specific dimensions and weight requirements.
- Efficient Space Utilisation: Our 4-tier design optimises space while maintaining efficiency in product movement.
Stainless Steel Swan-Neck Elevator
Where product has to be lifted in a space that will not take a conventional incline, we build stainless steel swan-neck elevators. A recent build for the sector elevates dog treats at 60 degrees within a tight footprint, using a cleated modular belt to hold product on the climb.
The frame is 304 stainless steel and the motor is IP66 rated, so the conveyor can be washed down completely. Drive is a 120 W BLE brushless DC motor, chosen for speed and torque at that incline. Bespoke infill strips at the transition points stop product jamming where the belt changes angle.
What the Swan-Neck Elevator Delivers
- Tight Footprint: Designed to fit within limited spaces while maintaining full functionality.
- Steep Incline (60 degrees): Optimised for steep angles, providing efficient product elevation.
- Wash-Down Capabilities: IP66 motor and 304 stainless steel frame allow for thorough cleaning, ideal for hygiene-sensitive environments.
- Efficient Motor Sizing: Uses a 120-WATT BLE Brushless DC motor for superior performance over traditional motors.
Common Questions
Can the conveyor be washed down? It depends how it is built. The swan-neck elevator above uses a 304 stainless steel frame and an IP66-rated motor so it can be washed down completely. Where washdown is part of the daily routine, that has to be decided at design stage rather than added afterwards.
Our product is dusty and greasy. Does that change the build? Yes, and it is usually the first thing worth telling us. What the product does to a belt decides the belt material, the frame, and how the transfers are built. The infill strips on the elevator above exist because product was jamming where the belt changes angle.
How steep can you elevate? The build above runs at 60 degrees on a cleated modular belt. The angle that works depends on the product, its weight and how it behaves against a cleat, so it is worth establishing before a layout is fixed.
Can buffering be added to a line that is already running? Often, yes, and floor space is usually the deciding factor rather than the conveyor itself. Stacking the buffer into tiers, as in the system above, is one way of finding capacity where there is no room to extend along the floor.
Do you work on equipment supplied by someone else? Yes. We regularly work with conveyors, panels and machinery installed by other suppliers.
Where do you cover? We are based in Finglas, Dublin 11 and work with customers across Ireland.
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