Global food processing machinery manufacturer and subsidiary of engineering equipment company Duravant’s Food Sorting and Handling Solutions group, Key Technology, has introduced high-capacity vibratory conveyors for advanced food handling applications.
Achieving new levels of versatility at high throughputs, Key’s Iso-Flo, Impulse, Zephyr and Marathon vibratory conveyors offer reliability, sanitation and minimal maintenance requirements.
Conveying over 45,000 kg of product an hour and available in widths more than 3 metres, these extra-large, high-capacity conveyors can be engineered for grading, aligning, distributing and other specialised food handling functions.
Duravant Group president – food sorting and handling solutions, Jack Lee, 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 labour and maximise profits,” said Lee.
“Our deep expertise in natural frequency, electromagnetic and horizontal-motion food conveying makes Key Technology uniquely positioned to design and build these high-capacity systems.
“They require a sophisticated understanding of how various foods need to be conveyed and the ability to customise each conveyor around the application requirements – not just any equipment manufacturer can do this.”
Key’s specialised conveyor designs help facilitate functions including grading, removing fines, dewatering, distributing and spreading product for sorters and other downstream equipment, even at high capacities. The company customises the tune and stroke of each vibratory system to optimise performance for the application.
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.
Key Technology has a global service team, including an office in Victoria. More information on its conveyors and the company’s other solutions can be found at key.net.
