Instant (Coffee) Benefits With Cable Driven Tubular Drag Conveyor
Maintaining the quality and consistency of ingredients while in transit through a factory environment is vital to ensure that the end product is in mint condition for packaging and distribution, which is why a leading hot beverages supplier turned to a conveying system from Spiroflow.
The company, which packs instant, roast and ground coffee for most of the major high street chains, required a conveyor which streamlined the transportation process and ensured the minimum degradation of product.
After taking advantage of Spiroflow’s state-of-the-art testing facility at Clitheroe to trial the equipment prior to purchase, the customer then installed a Cableflow® Cable Driven Tubular Drag Conveyor in a z-shaped unit fed through a bulk bag. To meet requirements the system also incorporated a horizontal plane, rather than a vertical one, to maximise floor space at the plant.
Whether transporting powders, granules or whole coffee beans, Cableflow® conveyors are designed for gentle handling and can safely transfer delicate bulk products from single or multiple in-feed points to single or multiple discharge points without any discernible damage.
Manufactured in carbon or stainless steel depending on the customer’s requirements, Cableflow® Cable Driven Tubular Drag Conveyors have been developed from Spiroflow’s Aero Mechanical range, which drags the ingredients along the inside of a tube to facilitate an efficient, dust-tight operation.
Spiroflow’s After Sales Manager, Jeannette Carter, said: “Our customer wanted gentle, time-saving conveying equipment that would maximise production. The Cableflow® conveyor has been designed with gentle handling in mind and has helped reduce manual handling and degradation of the product during the process.”
Because the tubular drag conveyors are derived from Spiroflow’s Aero-Mechanical Conveyors, they also enjoy the option to have the patented DART (Dynamic Automatic Rope Tensioner) rope tensioning system for maximum rope life and minimum maintenance. This is a key advantage over competitors’ cable driven conveyors.
Flexibility and totally secure handling are required from conveying equipment if coffee materials have to travel dust-free over long distances and complex routes within an operating plant. Spiroflow, world-leading manufacturer of ATEX approved conveying and bulk handling systems, is renowned for solutions that meet the most rigorous standards in hygiene and containment.
Spiroflow’s Cableflow® system can handle hot, cold, wet, dry, hygroscopic or temperature sensitive materials and is the only mechanical conveyor that can operate in three planes, enabling complex circuits, eliminating transfer points and using only a single drive.
When it comes to the challenges of transporting coffee – whether in powder form, granule or bean – Spiroflow aims to provide the beverages sector the best solution for maintaining product integrity.
In addition to Tubular Cable and Chain Drag Conveyors, Spiroflow is also a manufacturer of Bulk Bag Fillers, Flexible Screw Conveyors, Aero Mechanical Conveyors, Bin Activators, Vacuum Conveyors, Bulk Bag Dischargers, Ingredients Handling and Weighing Systems. The company’s technical and engineering expertise has led to it developing an international reputation for an unrivalled range of products with state-of-the-art control systems.
For more information on Spiroflow’s products and services visit www.spiroflow.com or call +44 (0)1200 422525.
Spiroflow Limited
- 01200 422525
- sales@spiroflow.com
- http://www.spiroflow.com
- Lincoln Way, Clitheroe, Lancashire, BB7 1QG GB
About us
Continuous product development allied to a thorough understanding of customers" process needs and objectives has kept Spiroflow at the forefront of the bulk handling industry since the mid 1970s. From our early beginnings supplying flexible screw conveyors, mainly to the plastics industry, Spiroflow is today one of the world"s leading manufacturers of a full range of equipment for handling dry bulk solids and ingredients in powder, granule, pellet and flake form, across the whole spectrum of process industries.
Commitment, quality, reliability and service Spiroflow conveying and weighing systems are in operation worldwide and are acclaimed for their outstanding versatility and prolonged working life in the most demanding environments. In food and pharmaceuticals, cosmetics and chemicals, minerals and plastics, Spiroflow"s experience and proven capability is providing the answer to every conceivable handling need. The leading design principles behind all Spiroflow equipment are: dust-free handling and hygienic operation.
Our range includes not only the latest automatic conveyor systems, but also fully compatible weighing equipment for a wide variety of applications, from batch processing of ingredients, to the filling and controlled emptying of bulk bags or sacks. Behind all Spiroflow products is a dedicated design, manufacturing, testing and installation facility, backed up by a rapid spares and service network. Our high standards are sustained through an on-going development programme utilising CAD design facilities and material testing procedures.
Our conveying and weighing systems are designed with a minimum of working parts for maximum reliability in operation. Simple to operate and easy to clean and maintain, their robust construction ensures a long working life with minimum downtime. Willingness to meet customer"s specific needs A cornerstone of our success is our eagerness to design and develop equipment to meet the needs of individual customers. Not only has this enabled our customers to operate in ways that best suit them, it has been the driving force behind our product range today. Our Engineers like nothing more than a challenge!
Where we supply to
Europe
Industries we supply to
Automation, Chemicals, Consultants, Components Electronics, Energy and Power, Food and Beverage, Glass Ceramics Cement, Metals and Minerals, OEM, Paper and Pulp, Pharmaceutical Cosmetics Toiletries, Plastics and Rubber, Recycling, Textiles, Tobacco, Water and Wastewater
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