DAIRY

Good cleaning systems are key in the dairy production

One of the most important aspects to consider in the dairy industry is maintaining good hygiene in production. Usually, dairy products are transported in sealed bottles or cartons, so the risk of any contamination getting into the product is minimal. However, spillage in production can cause contamination and bacterial growth on the product packaging and the production line. Contamination can then be transferred from the products straight to the supermarket shelves and possibly contaminate other products’ outer packaging.

Using stable and robust production equipment that controls the bottles and cartons in a good way can prevent Spillage. We also recommend using production equipment that does not build up long conveyor lengths full of bottles or cartons. By queuing many products, they can get exposed to a lot of pressure that eventually can damage them.

 

One of the most important aspects to consider in the dairy industry is maintaining good hygiene in production. Usually, dairy products are transported in sealed bottles or cartons, so the risk of any contamination getting into the product is minimal. However, spillage in production can cause contamination and bacterial growth on the product packaging and the production line. Contamination can then be transferred from the products straight to the supermarket shelves and possibly contaminate other products’ outer packaging.

Using stable and robust production equipment that controls the bottles and cartons in a good way can prevent Spillage. We also recommend using production equipment that does not build up long conveyor lengths full of bottles or cartons. By queuing many products, they can get exposed to a lot of pressure that eventually can damage them.

 

 

Avoid spillage by using stable and robust production equipment

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A hygienic design avoids contamination and bacterial growth

The inline chain washing unit runs continuously when working with production lines with high product spillage. The result is a cleaner chain that allows longer production runs without Clean in Place (CIP) systems or routine maintenance.

Most automated cleaning systems are operated from a control panel that turns on high-pressure jets to clean the chain and the conveyor. Disinfection of the production line often follows right after. Also, the systems usually collect dirty residues into a collection chamber to avoid cross-contamination. All automated cleaning systems are efficient and clean to a good standard.

FlexLink's Dairy Solutions

X65 plastic chain conveyor

X85 plastic chain conveyor

 X180 plastic chain conveyor

 X300 plastic chain conveyor 

XH plastic chain conveyor 

XK plastic chain conveyor 

XS plastic chain conveyor 

WL modular wide belt conveyor

WK modular wide belt conveyor

 X85 compact spiral conveyor 

X70X plastic chain conveyor

X85X plastic chain conveyor

X180X plastic chain conveyor 

X300X plastic chain conveyor 

WLX modular wide belt conveyor

 RI20

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  • The X65 plastic chain conveyor system utilizes an aluminum beam to facilitate horizontal and vertical distribution of products.
  • Its tight vertical bends enable efficient multilevel transportation, saving floor space and providing easy access for operators.
  • The system has a standard conveyor chain width of 65 mm and can handle a wide range of products, weighing from a few grams up to 10 kg, in various shapes.
  • A collection of standard components ensures the ability to design a customized conveyor solution with a quick delivery time.
  • The conveyor can be configured with a suitable chain based on specific production requirements, such as temperature and strength.
  • The X85 plastic chain conveyor system, featuring an aluminum beam, allows for both horizontal and vertical distribution of products.
  • Its tight vertical bends enable efficient multilevel transportation, saving floor space and ensuring easy access for operators.
  • The standard conveyor chain width is 85 mm, accommodating a wide range of products weighing from a few grams up to 15 kg, in various shapes.
  • A collection of standard components ensures the ability to design a customized conveyor solution with a fast delivery time.
  • The conveyor can be configured with a suitable chain based on specific production requirements, including factors like temperature and strength.
  • The X180 plastic chain conveyor system, featuring an aluminum beam, allows for both horizontal and vertical distribution of products.
  • Its tight vertical bends enable efficient multilevel transportation, optimizing floor space and providing easy access for operators.
  • The standard conveyor chain width is 180 mm, accommodating a wide range of products weighing from a few grams up to 15 kg, in various shapes. 
  • A collection of standard components ensures the ability to design a customized conveyor solution with a fast delivery time.
  • The conveyor can be configured with a suitable chain based on specific production requirements, including factors like temperature and strength.
  • The X300 plastic chain conveyor system, featuring an aluminum beam, allows for both horizontal and vertical distribution of products.
  • Its tight vertical bends enable efficient multilevel transportation, optimizing floor space and providing easy access for operators.
  • The standard conveyor chain width is 300 mm, accommodating a wide range of products weighing from a few grams up to 15 kg, in various shapes.
  • A collection of standard components ensures the ability to design a customized conveyor solution with a fast delivery time.
  • The conveyor can be configured with a suitable chain based on specific production requirements, including factors like temperature and strength.
  • The XH plastic chain conveyor system, featuring an aluminum beam, allows for both horizontal and vertical distribution of products.
  • Its tight vertical bends enable efficient multilevel transportation, optimizing floor space and providing easy access for operators.
  • The standard conveyor chain width is 150 mm, accommodating a wide range of products weighing from a few grams up to 20 kg, in various shapes.
  • A collection of standard components ensures the ability to design a customized conveyor solution with a fast delivery time.
  • The conveyor can be configured with a suitable chain based on specific production requirements, including factors like temperature and strength.
  • The XK plastic chain conveyor system, featuring an aluminum beam, allows for both horizontal and vertical distribution of products.
  • Its tight vertical bends enable efficient multilevel transportation, optimizing floor space and providing easy access for operators.
  • The standard conveyor chain width is 150 mm, accommodating a wide range of products weighing from a few grams up to 30 kg, in various shapes.
  • A collection of standard components ensures the ability to design a customized conveyor solution with a fast delivery time.
  • The conveyor can be configured with a suitable chain based on specific production requirements, including factors like temperature and strength.
  • The XS plastic chain conveyor system, featuring an aluminum beam, allows for both horizontal and vertical distribution of products. 
  • Its tight vertical bends enable efficient multilevel transportation, optimizing floor space and providing easy access for operators.
  • The standard conveyor chain width is 45 mm, accommodating a wide range of products weighing from a few grams up to 2 kg, in various shapes.
  • A collection of standard components ensures the ability to design a customized conveyor solution with a fast delivery time. 
  • The conveyor can be configured with a suitable chain based on specific production requirements, including factors like temperature and strength.
  • The WL modular wide belt conveyor is ideal for horizontal transport between various production equipment such as case packers, cartoners, in-case fillers, shrink/stretch wrappers, or bulk packers.
  • The conveyor features modular plastic belt widths ranging from 304 to 608 mm, which are fitted in an aluminum beam. 
  • The wide belt design allows for side-flexing up to 600 mm, enabling efficient transport and accumulation in different configurations.
  • The plastic belt surface ensures the safe and gentle handling of conveyed goods, while an optional high-friction belt is available for vertical ascents.
  • The fine mesh pattern of the chain reduces the risk of jamming or tearing of transported goods, improving operator safety.
  • The WK modular wide belt conveyor is an excellent choice for horizontal transport between various production equipment, including case packers, cartoners, in-case fillers, shrink/stretch wrappers, or bulk packers.
  • The conveyor features modular plastic belt widths ranging from 150 to 1200 mm, which are fitted in an aluminum beam.
  • One of the advantages of this conveyor is its side-flexing wide belt, which can reach up to 1200 mm, allowing for efficient transport and accumulation in multiple configurations.
  • The plastic belt surface ensures safe and gentle transport of the conveyed goods, with the option of a high-friction belt for vertical ascents.
  • The fine mesh pattern of the chain reduces the risk of jamming or tearing of transported goods, while also improving operator safety.
  • The X85 compact spiral conveyor stands out with its unique design, offering a 40% smaller footprint compared to common solutions in the market, thereby saving valuable floor space.
  • The standard conveyor chain width is 85 mm, accommodating a wide range of products weighing from a few grams up to 2 kg.
  • This spiral conveyor is designed to provide a compact and high throughput solution for elevating products up or down with a maximum elevation of 2900 mm over the floor.
  • It ensures a continuous flow of products without any losses caused by unexpected stops or interruptions.
  • With its small footprint of 585 mm in diameter, the spiral conveyor seamlessly integrates into existing systems or layouts, facilitating smooth operation and integration.
  • The X70X plastic chain conveyor system features a stainless steel beam, offering a clean, robust, and modular solution for various industries.
  • It includes a comprehensive range of guide rails and supports, ensuring flexibility and adaptability.
  • The conveyor system is specifically designed to meet the cleanliness requirements of food processing, pharmaceutical, and hygiene industries.
  • The standard conveyor chain width is 70 mm, accommodating a wide range of products weighing from a few grams up to 10 kg.
  • The design of the system prioritizes cleanliness by minimizing dirt pockets and incorporating rounded surfaces for better drainage.
  • Standardization of components simplifies assembly, installation, and allows for quick and easy line modifications, reducing start-up time.
  • The X85X plastic chain conveyor system features a stainless steel beam, providing a clean, robust, and modular solution for industries with strict cleanliness requirements such as food processing, pharmaceutical, and hygiene.
  • The system includes a complete range of guide rails and supports, ensuring versatility and adaptability.
  • With a standard conveyor chain width of 85 mm, the system can accommodate a wide range of products weighing from a few grams up to 15 kg.
  • The design of the system is focused on increasing cleanliness by minimizing dirt pockets and maximizing rounded surfaces for better drainage.
  • Standardization of components simplifies the assembly and installation process, reducing start-up time, and allowing for quick and easy line modifications.
  • The X180X plastic chain conveyor system features stainless steel beams, offering a clean, robust, and modular solution for industries with strict cleanliness requirements such as food processing, pharmaceutical, and hygiene.
  • The system includes a complete range of guide rails and supports, providing versatility and adaptability.
  • With a standard conveyor chain width of 180 mm, the system can accommodate a wide range of products weighing from a few grams up to 15 kg.
  • The design of the system focuses on increasing cleanliness by minimizing dirt pockets and maximizing rounded surfaces for improved drainage.
  • Standardization of components simplifies the assembly and installation process, reducing start-up time, and enabling quick and easy line modifications.
  • The X300X plastic chain conveyor system features stainless steel beams, providing a clean, robust, and modular solution for industries with stringent cleanliness requirements such as food processing, pharmaceutical, and hygiene.
  • The system includes a complete range of guide rails and supports, offering versatility and adaptability.
  • With a standard conveyor chain width of 300 mm, the system can handle a wide range of products weighing from a few grams up to 15 kg. 
  • The design of the system emphasizes cleanliness by minimizing dirt pockets and maximizing rounded surfaces, enhancing drainage and sanitation.
  • Standardization of components simplifies assembly and installation, reducing start-up time, and facilitating quick and easy line modifications.
  • The WLX modular wide belt conveyor is specifically designed for demanding primary and secondary packaging applications.
  • It addresses key requirements of modern packing processes, including easy cleaning, smooth product handling, operator safety, robustness, long lifespan, and low maintenance costs.
  • The conveyor belt is composed of plastic hinged links connected by plastic rods.
  • The belt is available in five standard widths: 152, 203, 304, 456, and 608 mm.
  • It features a minimal number of seams and open hinges, making it easy to clean. The top belt can be lifted, and the outer slide rails can be folded back, facilitating convenient cleaning. 
  • The conveyor system incorporates an easy-to-clean, free-hanging return belt to ensure hygiene standards are met.
  • A collaborative robot palletizer, the RC10 handles payloads of up to 8kg at eight boxes per minute. Without a fence or cage surrounding it, the small footprint gives flexibility in its location.
  • Following ISO standard TS 15066 for robots, the RC10 is designed to work alongside personnel; if an operator comes into contact with the robot arm, it will automatically stop to reduce the risk of injury.
  • Robot Config software allows the operator to quickly design a new pallet pattern or load an existing one, including interlayers and adjustments for label location.
  • The drag-and-drop tool eliminates design errors and takes less than 10 minutes to create the first configuration. It eliminates the need for programming or training.
  • A collaborative robot palletizer,the RC12 handles payloads of up to 10kg at twelve boxes per minute. Without a fence or cage surrounding it, the small footprint gives flexibility in its location.
  • Following ISO standard TS 15066 for robots, the RC12 is designed to work alongside personnel; if an operator comes into contact with the robot arm, it will automatically stop to reduce the risk of injury.
  • Robot Config software allows the operator to quickly design a new pallet pattern or load an existing one, including interlayers and adjustments for label location. 
  • The drag-and-drop tool eliminates design errors and takes less than 10 minutes to create the first configuration. It eliminates the need for programming or training.
  • A collaborative robot palletizer, the RC14 handles payloads of up to 12kg at twelve boxes per minute. Without a fence or cage surrounding it, the small footprint gives flexibility in its location.
  • Following ISO standard TS 15066 for robots, the RC14 is designed to work alongside personnel; if an operator comes into contact with the robot arm, it will automatically stop to reduce the risk of injury.
  • Robot Config software allows the operator to quickly design a new pallet pattern or load an existing one, including interlayers and adjustments for label location.
  • The drag-and-drop tool eliminates design errors and takes less than 10 minutes to create the first configuration. It eliminates the need for programming or training
  • With the ability to handle payloads of up to 15kg at 12 cycles per minute, the RI20 does not have a mainframe attached to the floor, making it a mobile solution suitable for use in multiple production lines.
  • Robot set-up and configuration are straightforward, thanks to the user-friendly design of the interface. Also available on a tablet, in addition to the control panel, there is no need for complicated programming or robotics training, meaning the RI20 facilitates quick and easy set-up. 
  • FlexLink also offers a data collection package and a telephone helpline for remote assistance.Two pallet loading positions enable continuous operations, and an enhanced safety system creates a safe co-existence with operators.
  •  When motion is detected in the safety area, the production does not stop. Instead, it slows down. The movement is identified by scanners and light curtains, changing the robot arm’s speed.