When the carryback has been scraped off, soil and residues get stuck in every notch and groove of the belt, on the external surface as well as the internal. Bacteria will quickly build up and getting rid of it manually is a major challenge. Manually operated cleaning of conveyor belts is a time-consuming and difficult task, and what appears to be a clean belt rarely is.
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We have created an automated cleaning system specifically aimed at conveyor belt cleaning and sanitation in the food and beverage industry. A controller operates the pre-programmed cleaning sequences and ensures effective and systematic cleaning with the same cleaning result every time.
Nozzle bars are placed in strategic places internally and externally on the conveyor to ensure that every inch of the belt is cleaned and sanitised to prevent microbial growth. The system is modular and can be combined to match the requirements of all conveyors.
The Norwegian seafood company Lerøy has integrated automated conveyor belt cleaning in their production to optimize their cleaning processes.
300 tonnes of salmon are processed here every day, and during the peak season production only stops for 2.5 hours in a 24-hour period.
This provided a great challenge for the cleaning team, which used a purely manual system and therefore had difficulty in carrying out the task within the limited time frame. The solution was to automate part of the cleaning and set up a central System Cleaners installation.
Our automated cleaning systems for conveyor belt cleaning consist of standard products combined to match the requirements you have for optimizing the cleaning and sanitation processes in your food or beverage processing plant.
The design is hygienic and intuitive, and they are made from high quality materials. By applying stainless steel for the vast majority of the components, we ensure that our products are solid and with a long lifespan.
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To effectively clean a conveyor belt, one of the most efficient methods involves using both traditional cleaners and a wash-box system.
Belt-washing systems are highly effective for removing residual materials from conveyor belts, especially in settings where environmental or regulatory standards demand thorough cleaning.
Typically, a wash box includes water-spray bars or nozzles that cover the width of the belt, followed by various belt-cleaning mechanisms like scrapers or rotating brushes. Subsequently, systems often incorporate belt-drying components such as pressure rollers, squeegee blades, or forced-air nozzles. Managing effluent discharge (the water and removed solids mixture) and handling water and debris separation, recycling, or disposal are also integral aspects of these systems. Enclosures, seals to minimize overspray, controls, and access for inspection and maintenance complete the setup.
The standard wash-box configuration involves one or two spray bars for water application, followed by two or three secondary belt cleaners of conventional design. Operators adjust cleaner angles and pressures externally through access doors on the enclosure.
Secondary belt cleaners or brush cleaners are used depending on belt conditions; brushes are more effective on heavily grooved or damaged belts where flat blades struggle. Brush cleaners, however, may require more water to prevent material buildup that would impair their function.
Traditionally, wash boxes were custom-designed due to varying conveyor specifications, material properties, and space constraints. Recently, modular wash-box systems have emerged, using standardized components and configurable modules. These modular units offer flexibility, ease of installation, and cost efficiency, allowing for easy adaptation as cleaning needs or budgetary considerations evolve. Modular setups enable components to be separated, accommodating structural obstacles or spatial constraints around conveyors.
When planning a wash-box system, a comprehensive analysis considers factors like conveyor layout, water recycling capabilities, energy requirements for drying, and the efficiency of solids separation. Detailed information on bulk material properties, carryback levels, and equipment choices informs decisions regarding water usage, belt cleanliness, moisture levels, and effluent management.
Specifications for a typical wash-box system include:
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These specifications ensure efficient operation and compliance with cleaning standards across various industrial applications.