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Equipment Category: Belt Conveyors

Troughveyor

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TROUGHVEYOR

RELIABLE CONVEYING FOR LOOSE PRODUCTS WITHOUT SPILLAGE

Move bulk products more dependably throughout your process at higher volumes and longer distances than flat belts. 

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WHY TROUGHVEYOR?

The Troughveyor conveys loose, bulk food products reliably throughout your processing line with positive drive technology and rollers or rails that center product – ensuring dependable operation and no loss.

  • DEPENDABLE HIGH-VOLUME PRODUCT CONTROL

    Stress-free loose product conveying without spillage and product loss – even at high rates and long distances.

  • FLEXIBLE CONFIGURATIONS

    Available horizontal or incline operation, center or end driven, and pneumatic or manual take ups to fit a range of applications

  • SANITARY & MAINTENANCE FRIENDLY

    Featuring an open frame, no fixed sidewalls or guards, belt lifts, and cantilevered belt for fast, tool-less washdown and belt changes.

Product Features

The Troughveyor trough belt conveyor moves bulk loose product throughout your food processing plant. Its positive drive belt system gives you a more reliable and sanitary operation. The Troughveyor offers rail or roller support systems, ensuring product stays centered and eliminating spillage. Its open frame with a cantilevered belt and no fixed guards allows for quick, yet thorough cleaning and tool-less belt changes. 

  • Positive drive belt system – hygienic, reliable, long-lasting

  • Horizontal, incline, and decline operation

  • Product stays centered at high rates and long distances – eliminating loss

  • Food-grade sanitary design with open frame, cantilevered belt, belt lifts and more for tool-less belt changes

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Specs

Key details to help you decide if the Troughveyor is right for your operation.

Positive drive belt system 

Horizontal or incline operation 

Quick release take ups, manual or pneumatic

Belt lifts

Width
 18-48” (457-1219 mm)

Length
6-100’ (1.8-30 m)

Options

Additional equipment options to customize the Troughveyor precisely to your application. 

  • Wipe down, washdown or RTE sanitation levels
  • Floor and/or ceiling mounted
  • Pedestal leg supports
  • End or center driven
  • Slider bed rail or roller belt support
  • Belts: positive drive, white or blue, cleated
  • Belt CIP System
  • Tool-less belt scraper
  • Infeed hopper, discharge chutes

Service & Parts

Our expert project managers and technical service teams work hand-in-hand with you to find the solutions you need, quickly and efficiently, so you can stay up and running.

  • Installation with onsite cutting and welding to get your operation up and running fast
  • Electrical capabilities to integrate the entire line
  • Training programs give your operators the know-how to keep it running
  • Contact technical service via phone, email, and emergency support available 24/7
  • Get equipment tuning, belting repair and replacement handled by experienced technicians right at your facility 

COMMON FOOD INDUSTRIES

Whether your product is wet or dry, wrapped or not, the Troughveyor can convey it throughout your processing line loss-free. Don’t see your products? We have decades of experience throughout the food industry – contact us for your custom configuration.

SANITARY DESIGN

We put sanitation and food safety at the forefront of our designs. The Troughveyor is designed for maximum accessibility and ease of cleaning, in line with food processing equipment standards.

  • From stainless steel construction to open frames to options to help easily access, clean, and validate.

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Storeveyor

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STOREVEYOR

IN-PROCESS STORAGE TO INCREASE FLEXIBILITY AND MAINTAIN FLOW

Temporarily store product in-process and control flow downstream, buffering any surges or temporary stoppages to avoid disruptions. 

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WHY THE STOREVEYOR?

The Storeveyor is a combined stainless steel bulk storage bin with belt conveyors to discharge product, customized precisely to your application and process.

  • FLEXIBLE CONFIGURATIONS

    Available in a wide range of storage capacities. Integrates with a range of infeed and outfeed conveying solutions – ensuring it’s configured exactly to your application.

  • CONTROL PRODUCT FLOW

    Buffer temporary stoppages and standardize discharge flow to avoid disruptions downstream.

  • SANITARY DESIGN

    Featuring stainless steel construction, sanitary design, and choice of contact surfaces for optimal cleaning.

Product Features

The Storeveyor allows processors to more efficiently store and feed product throughout food processing lines. It temporarily accumulates and stores large volumes of product in a stainless steel bin, then uses belt conveyors to discharge it to the next process. It can be integrated with a range of infeed and outfeed options, including elevators, vibratory feeders, and more.

  • Store bulk product inline then control discharge flow downstream

  • 500-70,000 lbs. capacity

  • Maintain product integrity with gentle loading, ‘first in, first out’ design

  • Food-grade sanitary design with stainless steel construction

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Specs

Key details to help you decide if the Storeveyor is right for your operation.

Stainless steel construction

Storage Capacity 
500-70,000 lbs.

Electrical
230/460 V/3 Ph

Options

Additional equipment options to customize the Storeveyor precisely to your application. 

  • Custom infeed and outfeed integrations
  • Surface finishes: smooth, rigidized
  • Rake or rotating fingers to move product 
  • Multiple belt offerings

Service & Parts

Our expert project managers and technical service teams work hand-in-hand with you to find the solutions you need, quickly and efficiently, so you can stay up and running.

  • Installation with onsite cutting and welding to get your operation up and running fast
  • Electrical capabilities to seamlessly integrate the line
  • Training programs give your operators the know-how to keep it running
  • Contact technical service via phone, email, and emergency support available 24/7
  • Get equipment tuning, belting repair and replacement handled by experienced technicians right at your facility

COMMON FOOD INDUSTRIES

The Storeveyor efficiently stores and feeds bulk product throughout your processing line. Don’t see your products? We have decades of experience throughout the food industry – contact us for your custom configuration.

SANITARY DESIGN

We put sanitation and food safety at the forefront of our designs. The Storeveyor is designed for maximum accessibility and ease of washdown, in line with food processing equipment standards.

  • From stainless steel construction to open frames to options to help easily access, clean, and validate.

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Horizontal Belt Conveyor

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HORIZONTAL BELT CONVEYOR

RELIABLE HORIZONTAL CONVEYING – CONFIGURED PRECISELY FOR YOUR APPLICATION

Seamlessly connect your processing line with a sanitary flat-bed horizontal belt conveyor built for your exact layout with a range of belt options.

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WHY HORIZONTAL BELT CONVEYOR?

Horizontal Belt Conveyors are a simple, modular solution to fit throughout your processing line to move your food products reliably and safely.

  • DEPENDABLE, SIMPLE OPERATION

    A simple solution to convey your food product long distances throughout your plant.

  • FLEXIBLE CONFIGURATIONS

    Available in the dimensions you need to connect your key processes, and with a range of options and belts precisely for your application.

  • SANITARY DESIGN

    Featuring a stainless steel frame and optional tool-less belt removal to keep sanitation quick yet thorough. Options like positive drive, belt lifts, and CIP systems are available. 

Product Features

Horizontal Belt Conveyors are common conveying solutions to move product throughout your food processing plant. It’s flexible, with customizations to fit your line and options to optimize sanitation, product handling, and performance. Its flat-bed stainless steel frame and tool-less belt removal allow for quick, yet thorough cleaning to keep your line moving.

  • Available with thermoplastic, modular, or reinforced fabric belting

  • Food-grade sanitary design with stainless steel frame

  • Options to improve product handling, from tight transfer rolls to positive drive system

  • Options to optimize sanitation, including belt lifts, belt scrapers and CIP Systems

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Equipment Information

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SPECS

Key details to help you decide if the Horizontal Belt Conveyor is right for your operation.

Stainless steel frame

Belts: thermoplastic, modular, fabric reinforced, cleated

Wash down

Tool-less belt support removal

Width:
4-96” (101-2438 mm)

Length:
3-150’ (.9-45.7 m)

Options

Additional equipment options to customize the Horizontal Belt Conveyor precisely to your application.

  • Floor, platform, or ceiling mounted
  • Positive drive, sprocket, low-tension drive
  • Tight transfer 5/8” or 7/8” rolling nosebars 
  • Pneumatic belt tracker
  • Belt lifts
  • Belt CIP spray bar
  • Tool-less weighted belt scraper
  • Infeed hopper, discharge chute

Service & Parts

Our expert project managers and technical service teams work hand-in-hand with you to find the solutions you need, quickly and efficiently, so you can stay up and running.

  • Installation with onsite cutting and welding to get your operation up and running fast
  • Electrical capabilities to integrate the entire line
  • Training programs give your operators the know-how to keep it running
  • Contact technical service via phone, email, and emergency support available 24/7
  • Get equipment tuning, belting repair and replacement handled by experienced technicians right at your facility

COMMON FOOD INDUSTRIES

Whether your product is wet or dry, wrapped or not, the Flat Belt Conveyor can convey it throughout your processing line loss-free. Don’t see your products? We have decades of experience throughout the food industry – contact us for your custom configuration.

SANITARY DESIGN

We put sanitation and food safety at the forefront of our designs. The Horizontal Belt Conveyor is designed for maximum accessibility and ease of cleaning, in line with food processing equipment standards.

  • From stainless steel construction to open frames to options to help easily access, clean, and validate.

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Eleveyor

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ELEVEYOR

ELEVATE PRODUCTION TO NEW HEIGHTS

Seamlessly elevate your product to the next step in your process with minimal product waste on a clean, dependable incline belt conveyor.

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WHY ELEVEYOR?

The Eleveyor connects the key processes on your food processing line, elevating product to equipment like mix/blend systems, scales and packaging, or a mezzanine, in a minimal footprint. Take your production to new heights with the Eleveyor.

  • FLEXIBLE CONFIGURATIONS

    Available in horizontal, incline and
    Z-shape configurations to fit your application. Adjustable side guides allow for multiple product sizes and shapes.

  • TRUSTY OPERATION

    Positive drive system and self-tracking belts keep production running safely, consistently, and without product loss.

  • SANITARY & MAINTENANCE FRIENDLY

    Featuring an open-frame design, easy pivoting side guides and belt lifts for tool-less washdowns.

Product Features

The Eleveyor incline belt conveyor fits in tight spaces where you need to elevate your food processing line. Its positive drive system and self-tracking belt keep your product and operation moving. A variety of configurations and belt options ensure the Eleveyor can be customized specifically to your application and process. It’s designed for quick, yet thorough washdowns and simple maintenance.

  • Horizontal, incline and S or Z-shape (gooseneck) configurations

  • Custom dimensions precisely for your application

  • Positive drive, self-tracking belt system

  • Adjustable and easy pivot side guides

  • Food-grade sanitary design with open frame and belt lifts for tool-less washdowns

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Equipment Information

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Specs

Key details to help you decide if the Eleveyor is right for your operation.

Positive drive system

.25” stainless steel construction

Adjustable, folding side guards

Quick release or threaded take ups

Angle 
5 to 90 degrees

Max Speed
150 FPM

Width
up to 72” standard

Height
application dependent

Electrical
230/460/575 volt

Options

Additional equipment options to customize the Eleveyor precisely to your application. 

  • Horizontal, incline and S or Z-shape (gooseneck) configurations
  • Washdown or RTE sanitation levels
  • Belts: positive drive; thermoplastic (TPE, TPU); modular; straight, angled or scoop cleats; corrugated sidewalls 
  • Manual hand crank crumb catch
  • Belt return side CIP Sprayers
  • Accessories/complementary: catch/drip pans, infeed hopper, discharge chute

Service & Parts

Our expert project managers and technical service teams work hand-in-hand with you to find the solutions you need, quickly and efficiently, so you can stay up and running.

  • Installation with onsite cutting and welding to get your operation up and running fast
  • Electrical capabilities to integrate the line
  • Training programs give your operators the know-how to keep it running
  • Contact technical service via phone, email, and emergency support available 24/7
  • Get equipment tuning, belting repair and replacement handled by experienced technicians right at your facility

COMMON FOOD INDUSTRIES

Whether your product is sticky, dusty, wrapped or not, the Eleveyor can convey and elevate it throughout your processing line. Don’t see your products? We have decades of experience throughout the food industry – contact us for your custom configuration.

SANITARY DESIGN

We put sanitation and food safety at the forefront of our designs. The Eleveyor is designed for maximum accessibility and ease of washdown, in line with food processing equipment standards.

  • From stainless steel construction to open frames to options to help easily access, clean, and validate.

RELATED EQUIPMENT

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Ready to get started on your configuration? Contact us to customize the Eleveyor to your application, layout, and processes.

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Curveyor

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CURVEYOR

FIT TIGHT TURNS AND TRANSFERS

Seamlessly move your product around turns, corners, and other equipment then gently transfer it to the next step.

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WHY CURVEYOR?

The Curveyor connects the key processes on your food processing line, regardless of the obstruction, and maintains product integrity. Overcome any configuration conundrums with the Curveyor.

  • FLEXIBLE CONFIGURATIONS

    Available in 30-180 degree turn radius and various widths, with bi-directional flow.

  • DAMAGE-FREE CONVEYING

    Small diameter infeed and outfeed rolling nosebars transfer product to your other equipment without gaps or damage.

  • SANITARY & MAINTENANCE FRIENDLY

    Featuring an open-frame design, power drive belt, and 30-minute belt changes with no chains or rubber bands.

Product Features

The Curveyor curved belt conveyor fits in tight angles and spaces of your food processing plant. Its powered belt turns keep your product moving around turns, corners, and other equipment with minimal maintenance. Tight infeed and outfeed transfers ensure product orientation and integrity with no damage or loss in gaps. The Curveyor is designed for quick yet thorough cleaning and simple maintenance.

  • Available with 30-180 degree turn radius

  • Bi-directional product flow

  • Center-driven powered belt turns

  • Tight transfer 5/8” or 7/8” rolling nosebars for smooth, damage-free transfers

  • Food-grade sanitary design with open frame and simple belt changes in 30 minutes

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Equipment Information

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SPECS

Key details to help you decide if the Curveyor is right for your operation.

Natural belt tracking

Turn Radius 
30-180 degrees

Max Speed
200 FPM

Width
14-84” (355-2134 mm) effective

Height
dependent on width, as low as 30” TOB

Motor/Drive
SEW gearmotor, Stober gearbox/Baldor motor

Electrical
230/460 volt standard; 575 volt or 110v optional

Options

Additional equipment options to customize the Curveyor precisely to your application.
  • Dry clean, wash down, and ready to eat (RTE) sanitation levels
  • Belts: 2-ply, finger spliced endless, white or blue, high-temp
  • Left or right-hand orientation
  • Ceiling support frame
  • Nose rollers: 5/8” or 7/8” tight transfer, or 2.25” segmented
  • Belt scraper (tool-less removal)

Service & Parts

Our expert customer and field service teams work hand-in-hand with you to find the solutions you need, quickly and efficiently.

  • Installation with onsite cutting and welding to get your operation up and running fast
  • Electrical capabilities to integrate the line
  • Training programs give your operators the know-how to keep it running
  • Contact technical service via phone, email, and emergency support available 24/7
  • Get equipment tuning, belting repair and replacement handled by experienced technicians right at your facility

COMMON FOOD INDUSTRIES

Whether your product is sticky, dusty, wrapped or not, the Curveyor can convey it throughout your processing line damage-free. Don’t see your products? We have decades of experience throughout the food industry – contact us for your custom configuration.

SANITARY DESIGN

We put sanitation at the forefront of our designs. Equipment is designed for maximum accessibility and ease of cleaning, in line with food processing equipment design standards.

RELATED EQUIPMENT

REQUEST A CONFIGURATION

Ready to get started on your configuration? Contact us to customize our food-grade sanitary conveying equipment to your application, layout, and processes.

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Retractor

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RETRACTOR

ADD FLEXIBILITY TO YOUR PROCESSING LINE

Transfer, position and arrange, deposit, load or reject product with a retracting conveyor – saving line space and improving safety.

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WHY THE RETRACTOR?

The Retractor has multiple applications on your food processing line in one machine, moving your product 90 degrees to the next process with gentle handling and accurate alignment.

  • FLEXIBLE OPERATION

    Completes a variety of transferring applications across countless stroke lengths and speeds. Integrated servo controls automate each recipe and program.

  • OPTIMAL PRODUCT HANDLING

    Small diameter infeed and outfeed rolling nosebars transfer product without gaps or damage and maintain orientation.

  • SANITARY & MAINTENANCE FRIENDLY

    Featuring a positive drive system and easily removable guarding for optimal sanitation. 

Product Features

The Retractor retracting belt conveyor adds flexibility to the fixed space of your food processing plant. It performs several applications in one machine – from loading and depositing to transferring, rejecting, and positioning. Its configurable design is customized to your precise application, then servo controls are programmed to automate it. Tight infeed and outfeed transfers ensure product orientation and integrity with no damage or loss in gaps.

  • Transfer, deposit into rows or stacks, position, load or reject product between key machines and processes

  • Available with thermoplastic, modular, wire, or reinforced fabric belting

  • Tight transfer 5/8” or 7/8” rolling nosebars for smooth, damage-free transfers

  • Integrated servo controls programmed for recipes and retraction stroke lengths and speeds

  • Food-grade sanitary design with positive drive system, easily removed guarding, and optional CIP System

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Equipment Information

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Specs

Key details to help you decide if the Retractor is right for your operation.

Positive drive

Integrated servo recipe controls

Belts:
thermoplastic, modular, wire, fabric reinforced

Width:
up to 84” (2134 mm)

Length:
application dependent

Retracting Speed/Cycles:
150 cycles per minute

Options

Additional equipment options to customize the Retractor precisely to your application. 

  • Belt CIP System

Service & Parts

Our expert project managers and technical service teams work hand-in-hand with you to find the solutions you need, quickly and efficiently, so you can stay up and running.

  • Installation with onsite cutting and welding to get your operation up and running fast
  • Electrical capabilities to integrate the entire line
  • Training programs give your operators the know-how to keep it running
  • Contact technical service via phone, email, and emergency support available 24/7
  • Get equipment tuning, belting repair and replacement handled by experienced technicians right at your facility

COMMON FOOD INDUSTRIES

Whether your product is sticky, dusty, wrapped or not, the Retractor can transfer it throughout your processing line damage-free. Don’t see your products? We have decades of experience throughout the food industry – contact us for your custom configuration.

SANITARY DESIGN

We put sanitation and food safety at the forefront of our designs. The Retractor is designed for maximum accessibility and ease of cleaning, in line with food processing equipment standards.

  • From stainless steel construction to open frames to options to help easily access, clean, and validate.

RELATED EQUIPMENT

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Contact us to customize the Retractor to your application, layout, and processes.

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