Van der Graaf’s all-stainless-steel SSV Series Drum Motors, designed for 80,000 hours of continuous operation without maintenance, feature a premium-efficiency electric motor and an IP69K sealing system that withstands pressure washdown up to 3,000 psi, according to the company. For modular conveyor belts, the belt profile is machined directly on the drive drum or on an exchangeable profiled sleeve (SSV-XP) to drive the belt without using sprockets. This eliminates crevices that trap by-products and reduces washdown time and water usage by 50%. SSV Series Drum Motors provide the most hygienic drive solution for food processing and handling belt conveyor applications, the company says.

Nercon's HydroCore conveyors cater to the specific needs of the cheese and dairy processing industry, ensuring hygienic handling of raw and packaged foods. Addressing manufacturers' requirements for food-safe conveyors, HydroCore excels in operational efficiency, reliability and durability for various product and packaging sizes, according to the company. Engineered for maximum productivity, these conveyors endure rigorous sanitation practices with easy disassembly, washdown, sanitization and reassembly — all without requiring tools. The innovative sanitary design, recognized for its versatility and durability, enhances overall product operations. As a manufacturer of sanitary conveyor systems, Nercon takes pride in delivering advanced technology and unmatched quality.

FlexLink’s RI20 palletizing cell is compact, mobile and adapts easily to production changes in the dairy industry, whether for a new recipe or a different line location. The easy-to-use unit is suitable for palletizing closed boxes, and offers a unique hardware and software interface for trouble-free operations. The semi-open palletizer integrates an advanced safety system for safe co-existence between the robot and operators. It will automatically slow down if an operator enters the safety zone and only stop if needed, reducing unnecessary downtime, the company says. The two pallet positions create a seamless pallet exchange increasing production capacity.

Apex Motion Control provides collaborative robotic solutions to food and bakery manufacturers, but the company also designs and builds large industrial solutions for the dairy industry. One of its latest projects was a milk jug palletizing system for Agropur. This robotic palletizing system quickly stacked full layers of jugs in two cycles of 20 jugs on 40-inch by 48-inch pallets. Accuracy, speed, heavy payload and high throughput were of the utmost importance for this project, the company explains.