CONVEYOR SYSTEMS
A Marathon vibratory conveyor with monobeam construction by Key Technology
Introducing
a world-class ss conveying system Key Technology, a member of the Duravant family of operating companies, introduces its Marathon vibratory conveyors with monobeam construction. These conveyors deliver world-class performance and reliability while the monobeam construction minimises the product footprint and enhances equipment sanitation to improve food safety.
F
eaturing a narrow frame, that’s
conveyors position the frame and spring
less than half the surface area
arms underneath the bed to maximise
of traditional Marathon frames,
sanitation while improving operator
monobeam shakers offer better access to
access and safety. These shakers also
the conveyor bed and fewer parts to clean.
enable workers to get closer to the bed for
“When we launched our Iso-Flo shakers
improved product visibility and ergonomics.
with monobeam in 2016, they were a huge
All Marathon conveyors use natural-
hit. Customers immediately began asking
frequency vibratory motion to distribute
for monobeam on our lengthy Marathon
bulk foods long distances on a single unit.
conveyors, so we started designing,
Marathon can replace several shakers in
building and testing. Now, we are getting
a row, relying on only two independent,
great feedback from customers on this new
frame-mounted drives to improve
model as well,” said Jim Ruff, vice president
efficiency and reliability. Additionally,
of process systems and integrated
fewer supports to the floor eases cleaning
solutions at Key Technology.
and sanitation. Two foot-mount, self-
Marathon with monobeam is suitable
"Marathon with monobeam is suitable for a wide range of bulk food applications, from raw receiving to packaging, including product collection, transfer and distribution."
synchronising motors transfer the force of
for a wide range of bulk food applications,
the frame to the bed without mechanical
characteristics and deliver superior
from raw receiving to packaging,
joints to further improve efficiency, reduce
performance. Available in lengths 9m
including product collection, transfer and
maintenance and minimise downtime.
- 15m and widths from 50cm - 100cm,
distribution. Unlike a traditional shaker,
Key Technology tailors each Marathon
Marathon with monobeam can achieve
which has a frame and spring arms on
using predictive modelling and finite
conveying speeds greater than 15m/
both sides of the conveyor bed, monobeam
element analysis to define the product
minute, depending on the application.
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August 2021 | FOOD RE VIEW
