Scott Berning

Jul 18, 2023 | processingmagazine.com | Rudy Sanchez |Scott Berning |Jack D. Hilbert |Colin Barbeau

All images courtesy of Key TechnologyMany food processors and packers have traditionally relied on belt conveyors to transport bulk and packaged product on their production lines, in part because low capital costs make these conveyors seem so affordable. However, when ongoing maintenance and sanitation costs are factored in, the affordability equation shifts in favor of other conveyor types.

Jul 17, 2023 | processingmagazine.com | Jack D. Hilbert |Colin Barbeau |Jack B. Osborn |Scott Berning

When food industry producers that process and package dry particulates are ready to upgrade their conveyor systems, decisions are best made after products are thoroughly tested to optimize both quality and production. This practical “measure twice, cut once” approach is rapidly becoming an industry best practice for handling powder and bulk materials.