Our edge-driven spiral conveyor design is the most hygienic and economical solution available on the market today. We can demonstrate this by calculating the cost it takes to clean and sanitize the system, and comparing our data against a typical drum-cage style or other spiral solution.
Below, we dive into the exact numbers to demonstrate the savings you get from a SideDrive Conveyor Co. spiral conveyor, compared to a typical drum or side-frame spiral design.
From our experience, the typical design of a spiral uses a 24-inch wide belt that runs for about 400 feet.
Using this as the basis of our calculation, we can assume the following:
Next, we assume the line runs for 7 days a week and 50 weeks per year.
Based on these numbers, we can calculate the water usage, disposal, and labor costs for cleaning a typical spiral over a year:
Using this basis, we calculate that cleaning a typical spiral conveyor will cost $178,997 per year. Now let’s compare these numbers against a SideDrive Conveyor Co. spiral design.
Our design reduces both the surface area you have to clean and eliminates potential harborage sites from the spiral system. We use edge-driven plastic belting with an open and accessible frame, reducing the time and resources required to sanitize the system.
Reduce the surface areas needed to clean with a SideDrive Spiral conveyor by:
Limit the potential harborage sites needed to clean with a SideDrive Spiral conveyor by:
We can now calculate the total dollar amount in savings using a 45% average cleaning time as it relates to surface area with a SideDrive Conveyor Co. spiral:
In total, you will save 333,900 gallons of water and reduce operating costs by $88,188 per year. There will be additional savings from the reduced use of cleaning agents and chemicals, although these will be specific to the type of food products you manufacture.
The current cost pressures faced by food manufacturers require brands to optimize every facet of their operation if they want to remain profitable. With rising costs, choosing a spiral conveyor design that is easier to clean will immediately save thousands of dollars per year. Additional benefits include increased throughput, reduced product liability, and greater flexibility for future expansion.
SideDrive Conveyor Co. has a flexible and hygienic design, making our system a sustainable investment into your brand’s future.
Let’s talk if you want to put hard numbers to your potential savings from a SideDrive Conveyor Co. spiral conveyor.