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Transportation Equipment
Transportation is critical in food processing automation, when you are transporting food, you need to consider two main food safety issues: keeping the food protected from contamination and, if the food is potentially hazardous, keeping it cold (5°C or colder) or hot (60°C or hotter).
Modular conveyor belts
The high level of versatility of modular conveyor belts allows their use in a wide variety of sectors, from food to mechanics, and they represent the most suitable system for the transportation of packaged goods and products and for all those applications where adaptability, impact resistance and easy sanitisation are required. The extreme simplicity and rapidity of repair of the conveyor belts make it the optimal solution for all those applications where it is important to avoid downtime for long periods. The conveyor belts can be of the belt, modular chain, roller shutter, mesh, track, curvilinear and magnetic type and, thanks to their versatility, they represent the most practical and effective solution for the handling, on a horizontal level, at low, medium and high speed, of a vast array of food and non-food products, both loose and packaged, even of very small dimensions or in granules.
Modular conveyor belts
- High performance and ease of sanitisation
Pallet elevators and descenders
These automated pallet handling systems are a fundamental component of industrial automation and represent a strategic choice for a large number of sectors and production areas. One of the key aspects that distinguishes their potential is the wide flexibility in terms of implementation and customization. It is possible to complete each elevator and descender for pallets with a variety of equipment pieces and accessories, such as roller or chain conveyors, loading or storage bays at desired height, and any other automation and palletized goods handling devices required. Thanks to the consolidated experience in the sector, we consider ourselves as ideal partners for every need in the field of industrial automation . The elevators and descenders for pallets made and installed by us are the result of a tailor-made design , starting from the specifications of each individual customer. Whether it is the construction of new turnkey systems or the supply of individual pieces of equipment for automated logistics already in operation, we have the most suitable solution for every need. The quality of each item is guaranteed by the tests that are conducted before delivery by our specialist personnel. While to guarantee maximum reliability, our assistance service is always available for any after-sales intervention. Used to transfer goods vertically between floors at different heights, the pallet elevators are widely used in situations of interlocking buildings and shelves on multiple levels. Our solutions are able to move multiple pallets simultaneously for each operating cycle, transiting tracks of up to 35 meters . Available in indoor or outdoor execution and with various access configurations, the elevators we make are suitable to be easily integrated into both new and existing structures. Thanks to the robust, fully self-supporting metal structure, our elevators do not require the construction of runways or reinforced concrete structures. Furthermore, depending on the number of drives, the track and the speed, the lifting system can be hydraulically operated, with direct or indirect side cylinder, or electromechanically, with chain and counterweight transmission system.
Pallet elevators and descenders
- Tracks up to 35 meters
- Suitable to be easily integrated into both new and existing structures.
- Customised design
- The pallet elevators can be created in a semi-automatic version with manual loading and unloading or in an automatic version, combined with systems for translating the load with chains or motorised rollers.
Diverters for loaded and empty pallets
The corner diverters for pallets are made with a roller and chain system ; they are used to make 90 ° movements on roller conveyors and to move the load between one roller conveyor and another. The diverter for roller and chain pallets consists of a roller conveyor and a chain conveyor, placed at right angles to each other, which allow the pallet’s axis of advancement to be changed by 90°. The chain conveyor, at the junction point with the roller conveyor, tilts with a vertical movement, allowing the palletised load to pass from one conveyor to another.
Diverters for loaded and empty pallets
- Thanks to a modular design, the diverters that we produce are able to satisfy all requirements in terms of size, configuration and speed dictated by the customer.
- The sectors of use include the food and beverage industry, the chemical and pharmaceutical industry and logistics.
- The machines for industrial handling and automatic industrial handling systems are studied and designed by us in order to optimise the work flow, the customer’s production requirements and the structural needs of the building.
Motorized roller conveyors for handling pallets
The roller conveyors can be cylindrical or conical rollers, idle, motorized or friction-based, with belts, or roller chains. Due to ease of use and reliability, they represent the most suitable and functional solution for handling on a horizontal plane, at low and medium speeds. Boxes, pallets, drums and a whole series of products, which can be remarkably heavy, can be accommodated on a regular support surface. Motorised roller conveyors are types of industrial conveyors that allow the movement of material, components or finished products from one part of the production cycle to another in an automated manner and without the use of personnel. These automatic handling systems, in fact, connect the various industrial machines, transporting the loads autonomously and with absolute precision, for example in the final phase of the cycle when the products are being prepared for shipment. Our conveyor belts are made to measure, according to the specific needs of the customer and in full compliance with safety at work regulations and in accordance with the EC machinery directive. The construction dimensions and all the technical characteristics are discussed with the customer during the estimate phase. The roller conveyors are used in particular in warehouses and storage environments, where the pallets are transported autonomously and mechanised, quickly and with maximum precision. These automated handling systems have become an integral part of the modern industrial and manufacturing process. Whether it is boxes or small and large packs, the conveyor roller conveyors provide a fast, effective and economic service in the handling of material in the production chain.
Motorized roller conveyors for handling pallets
- High modularity and extreme reliability
- Maximum precision and speed
Pallet transportation shuttles
The shuttles for the transport of pallets on rails are exceptionally versatile and strategic pieces of equipment in the field of industrial automation. These solutions are, in fact, used to replace conveyors and move loads over long distances by connecting one or more warehouses, departments / processing areas, as well as conveying palletized lines. In addition, modern technologies for the detection of obstacles along routes allow safe use in pedestrian spaces, thanks to the automatic stop systems that prevent the occurrence of potentially risky situations. The shuttles for pallet transportation by rail made by us are integrated in internal transportation and handling systems designed specifically for the needs of each individual customer. It is always possible to create new complete turnkey systems as well as to implement single pieces of equipment within lines and factories already in operation. Particularly suitable for those systems where there are numerous picking and depositing stations for full or empty pallets, the shuttles are confirmed as the most versatile and quick solution for moving. We design and build different types of shuttles depending on the customer’s application and requests.
Pallet transportation shuttles
- Systems designed ad hoc
- A versatile and quick solution for handling palletised loads
Chain conveyors
Chain conveyors are suitable for the handling and transport of pallets along various stages of the production line. These solutions represent an alternative to roller conveyors and can be created with two or more branches of chains. The chain conveyor, also called redler, is suitable for the horizontal handling of pallets or roll containers. They are the most reliable for loading silos, warehouses and processing machines regarding duration and work resistance. This type of conveyor is used whenever the pallet has to move in a direction in which the support surface does not guarantee the minimum dimensions to be able to roll on rollers. An example of this are the Europallet pallets which when moving with the larger front facing dimension offer a support dimension of approximately 120mm. This dimension does not allow safe rolling of the pallet on the roller. In these conditions the chain conveyor is used, as it offers continuous support on three lines. The chain runs on steel guides inside hulls made of folded sheet metal. The use of the three chains guarantees transportation safety avoiding the danger of overturning and also allowing the conveying of damaged pallets. The specially designed components that assemble the machine make it very robust and reliable , suitable for intense and prolonged use .
Chain conveyors
- Full transportation safety
- Conveyors suitable for intense and prolonged use