Fruit / Vegetable Equipment

Conveyors & Elevators

Conveyors are our specialty, we design and fabricate a vast array of conveyor types and sizes for a wide range of industries. Our conveyor and elevator experience is extensive and includes applications in automotive, food processing, plastic injection molding, metal stamping, paint process, to name a few. Each conveyor is custom designed and built to suit each individual application.

Most of our conveyor designs are available with the following options:

Choose your conveyor or elevator type:

Standard Belt Conveyor

Standard belt conveyors are a very common and economical method for material handling for a wide range of products. They are available with hundreds of different belt materials, textures, and strengths depending on the application. We also offer several pulley styles such as; molded urethane, steel welded or wing tip self cleaning, all available with “v” guides or crowned faces for easier tracking. All our conveyors pulleys and shafts are machined after fabrication ensuring a true concentric outer face. Food grade belts are also available for fruit or vegetable applications. All standard belt conveyors are also available with any of the options listed in the overview at the top of this page.

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plastic modular belt

plastic modular belt

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Plastic Modular Belt Conveyors

Plastic modular belt conveyors are great option for several wet and dry applications and are becoming a more and more popular choice. They eliminate problems related to tracking and slippage due to their positive sprocket drives. They are available in a wide range of belt styles such as; flat top, perforated top, roller top, friction top and many more with other options such as flights and side guards. They are also a great option for applications requiring elevation changes, a radius or even a complete loop (race track). Plastic modular belts are the belt of choice for most fruit and vegetable processing applications due to their easy clean design and FDA and USDA approvals. All plastic module belt conveyors are also available with any of the options listed in the overview at the top of this page.

Looking for a replacement Intralox Belt and don’t know what you need? Click here for the Intralox Belt Indentifier.

Please click on one of the following link for more information on Plastic Modular Belts; Intralox or Habasit

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Belted Chain Conveyor

Belted chain conveyors are most commonly used in vegetable harvesting and processing applications. They offer the same tracking and no slip advantages as the plastic module belt in a heavy duty design suitable for dirty conditions and heavy load requirements. They work great when elevation changes are required in either as a back or forward bend. They are suitable for both indoor and outdoor use and are available with several rod diameters, coverings and flight styles. All belted chain conveyors are available with any of the options listed in the overview at the top of this page.

Please click this link for more information on Belted Chains.

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cog-veyor

cog-veyor

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Cog-veyor Belt

This style of belt is one of the greatest inventions in the conveyor belting industry. It combines the features and benefits of both standard conveyor belts and plastic modular belts. The belt is sprocket driven, gripping cogs molded to the back side of the belt thus eliminating tracking and slippage issues. It is available with several surface textures and a wide range of flights and side guards. It is also suitable for both back and forward elevation changes and can be used with lacing or as an endless belt. Cog-veyor belt conveyors are also available with any of the options listed in the overview at the top of this page.

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Wire Mesh / Furnace Belt Conveyor

This style of belt is commonly used in both washing and oven applications. It is available in a wide variety of styles and materials. It offers the best open area percentage making is a great choice for applications requiring any type for spray from above or below the belt. Its all steel design makes it the best choice for high temperature applications such as heat sealing or baking. It is also available in flat top with side guards and side chains for a positive drive and is often used for chip removal from a machining center. This versatile belt style is also available with any of the options listed in the overview at the top of this page.

Please click on the following Link to view the type of Wire Mesh Belts available.

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screw conveyor

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Screw Conveyor

Screw conveyors are a great alternative to belt conveyors in many cases. They are widely used for conveying materials such as; top soil, saw dust, ash, diced food and much more. In a food processing environment they are by far the easiest to clean and offer virtually a trouble free solution for many incline and horizontal conveying requirements. They are available in a wide range of diameters, lengths and pitches and can be made from mild carbon steel or stainless steel.

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Gravity / Roller Conveyor

We are an authorized dealer for sadler and interroll gravity / roller conveyors. We offer this to complement our complete line of belt conveyors. Often times gravity / roller conveyors are the best solution for taking away finished packages or boxes ready for shipment.  They are available with several options such as; adjustable supports, side guards and transfers. When an application does not allow for any slope the rollers can be driven with a belt that weaves over a groove in each roller. Gravity / roller conveyors are also available in mild carbon steel painted, stainless steel or galvanized. ( back to top )

 

 

 

stacking conveyor

Stacking Conveyor

Our line of stacking conveyors are available with gas, diesel, or electric engines. They are available in a wide variety of sizes. Conveyor drive and lift are hydraulically operated. They are also available with radial stacking axles. ( back to top )

Incline / Incline Tank Conveyor

Shown in stainless with plastic modular belt. Shown with PVC belt and split flights. ( back to top )

 

 

incline conveyor