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Food Grade Conveyor Belts: Understanding the Importance of Selecting the Right One

By December 29, 2021May 5th, 2023No Comments

DynaClean conveyor with abrasive salt product

Food grade conveyor belts are a very important part of any sanitary conveyor system. The next time you are looking for a conveyor system for your food processing plant, make sure you match the capabilities of the conveyor belt with the products that you will be conveying.

It is recommended that you work with a reputable conveyor manufacturer.  In doing so, examine your specific application and determine how the sanitary conveyor will be used and at what point in your processing or packaging line. Be prepared to answer a few very important questions that will be used to dictate the ideal food grade conveyor belt provided with your sanitary conveyor:

  • What products will you be conveying?
  • What is the temperature of the products?
  • What are the product characteristics – dry, wet, sticky, abrasive, friable?
  • How frequently will the conveyor system need to be cleaned?
  • What chemicals will be used during cleaning?

The products that you will be running on the conveyor play a major role in selecting the ideal food grade conveyor belt for your conveyor system. For example, let’s say your facility processes foods that can be sticky. Some conveyor belts are designed to be better suited to release product at the point of transfer.

Similarly, abrasive ingredients such as sugar or cornmeal can wear and degrade food grade belts that aren’t made to hold up against rough or grainy foods. But there are conveyor belts created specifically to withstand these types of challenging products.

The consequences of making a poor conveyor belt selection can include belt breakages, unscheduled downtime, lower yield, higher costs, material degradation, and foreign material contamination.

Lean on the expertise of your conveyor manufacturer and consult with them early in the process. Your product is always top of mind for you, so keep it top of mind when discussing your sanitary conveyor needs with any trustworthy conveyor manufacturer. They have the knowledge and insight to recommend, design and build a conveyor system that will work seamlessly and run reliably with your food products.

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Marcie Palmer
Marcie Palmer
Marketing Manager at Dynamic Conveyor
With experience in almost every area of business from HR, sales, operations and marketing, Marcie has a very strategic approach to business and a passion for connecting people with solutions. Prior to joining Dynamic Conveyor as the Marketing Manager, she was owner of Champion Resources, a contract marketing agency working with small businesses. She also spent 15 years in the distribution industry where she established and executed on sales and marketing strategies that developed strong brands and capitalized on all channels of marketing. With her well-rounded background and a track record of fostering brand success, Marcie is a vital asset to the Dynamic Conveyor team. Her strategic thinking and passion for connecting people with conveyor solutions continue to drive marketing excellence. In her free time, Marcie enjoys spending time with family, golf and travel.
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