One of the biggest dangers to profitability in food production is a recall. Engineers at the corporate and plant level need to maintain production efficiency while balancing the time and cost of keeping the line clean and sanitary. With a traditional drum / cage spiral conveyor or one with a typical closed side-frame design, this is exceedingly difficult compared to a SideDrive Conveyor Co. hygienic spiral conveyor.
We’ll discuss the biggest risks in spiral conveying that could lead to a product recall and show you how to avoid them.
When you need to elevate or lower products on the line (or just increase the dwell time for products), it’s common to use a drum cage or side-frame spiral in your process. These systems have multiple points of possible failure inherent in their design.
The challenges with side-frame and drum cage spirals include:
The more moving metal components you use in your design, the more difficult your sanitation regime becomes. Not to mention that any major failure on the line would require a hot-work permit for repairs that increase your downtime. You can overcome most of these challenges with a side-driven spiral conveyor.
Striking the right balance between production efficiency and elevated safety in food processing remains a major concern for engineers. The more uptime you can guarantee without compromising on food safety, the better for your company. A side-driven design for your spiral conveyor provides better access, reduces harborage points, and eliminates the risk of tension that could lead to contamination.
A side-driven sanitary spiral conveyor will:
With fewer points of failure and a modular design, you can also increase your uptime and reduce the time spent cleaning the spiral conveyor. For any food processing application, a side-driven spiral conveyor is a flexible solution that you can adjust according to your exact needs.
Food safety is a public health concern. Any product recall will have disastrous effects on your business. Using a spiral conveyor design that elevates your sanitation protocols and ensures your production efficiency enables you to reduce the risk of a costly recall.
SideDrive Conveyor Co. uses the latest drive technology and plastic belt system to support any food processing application. It’s the most sanitary spiral conveyor design available on the market and can help you ensure food safety without compromising your production efficiency.
For more information about our sanitary spiral conveyor solutions, get in touch with SideDrive Conveyor Co. today.