During manufacturing, products risk being damaged when transferred between machines. In order to protect them and speed up the manufacturing process, some companies use a gravity chute conveyor. Using this new device as part of an assembly line is a safer, more efficient method of increasing productivity.
How It Works
Built out of aluminum and stainless steel, the gravity chute conveyor uses a long, spiral chute to slide products on a manufacturing line down to the next step of assembly. Panels line the edge of the chute to prevent products from falling or breaking. The conveyor’s speed can be adjusted to match the speed of the assembly line, keeping everything on schedule as needed.
Advantages
The gravity chute conveyor has many potential uses depending on the business. Its stainless steel makeup makes it suitable for food processing and packing industries; it is easy to clean, maintain, and disinfect, ensuring that a business can maintain quality control while improving efficiency and increasing output. The chute’s side paneling will protect food from being damaged or leaking during transportation.
These conveyors can be customized to meet a plant’s individual needs. Most conveyors will be built based on the size, weight, and volume of the material being transported. These details help determine the height and drop distance for the chute, as well as estimating the speed a product will drop through the chute and potential risk of damage.
The gravity chute conveyor is easy to install and maintain. Once installed, their spiral designs will take up very little room, giving a plant more space to operate and expand. They require very little maintenance aside from regular cleaning. When it is time to clean the chute, the spiral design is easy to clean and navigate. Using stainless steel gives the chute’s interior a food-grade finish, making it more durable and less susceptible to contamination.
Using gravity chutes in a processing plant improves efficiency, sanitation and safety. Simple mechanics and gravity will keep products safe and orderly. Adjusting the height and size of the chute makes them customizable. These chutes will increase productivity and bring a new level of efficiency to plants.
