Plastic chain conveyors with stainless steel beam
Plastic chain conveyors with stainless steel beams for hygienic requirements
The importance of a clean, hygienic production environment increases considerably when handling unpacked food and other sterile or clean-room products. Failure to meet these requirements can result in extreme measures such as a product recall or even worse outcomes such as consumer illness, which would significantly impact both brand image and the bottom line. Only high hygienic standards in production processes prevent the growth of harmful bacteria in products.
A toolbox for clean and safe production
FlexLink's comprehensive toolbox of solutions efficiently handles a wide range of product sizes and types. Standard handling functions available include cleaning solutions, clamp stops, and transfer bridges.
Focus on simplicity
When considering line design, the simplicity of a lean interior reduces the time needed to clean the line and minimizes the risk of cross-contamination. Without crevices for contaminants such as crumbs to fall into and with easy operator access for cleaning, the line starts with high levels of cleanliness that are easier to maintain. Transporting products from primary packaging through to the end of the line, FlexLink provides a clean, simple line layout, following HACCP guidelines.
Advantages of stainless steel solutions
Stainless steel is stronger and more resistant to surface damage, making it a superior choice when effective cleaning and sanitizing are highly prioritized. Stainless steel is more hygienic and washable to follow current standards and regulations like EHEDG and 3-A SSI. Even over a more extended time, hygienic conveyors need to withstand water and detergents or disinfectants. Stainless steel doesn’t corrode and requires no replacement due to abrasion.
Our stainless steel conveyors ensure a repeatable and consistent cleaning result. The ease of cleaning also reduces downtime and overall costs, positively impacting the bottom line. A crevice-and cavity-free design eliminates most of the areas that are difficult to clean. Our design ensures small contact surfaces between parts and no open threads, sharp corners, or flat horizontal surfaces.
Customer benefits
- High uptime - easy assembly and installation
- Reduced downtime - easy maintenance
- Modular and compact design - easy engineering and flexible line configurations
- Robust design – high sturdiness and torsion resistance
- Quick and easy cleaning – lean interior, Clean-In-Place (CIP) solutions and chain washers
- Operator and product safety – innovative chain design, no pinch points and low noise
