PACKAGING & CONVEYING
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Inventory reductions: If you have ever had workers erect dozens or even hundreds of boxes in anticipation of a large shipment, space for all of those empty boxes. Each box regularly pre-assemble boxes just to keep
Shipping damage reduction: Hand erected
cases can often lead to unsquared boxes, which will be weaker when stacked on a pallet. Square boxes can withstand heavier weights, which means they are less prone to shipping damage, so the use of a case erector can help ensure products arrive intact and undamaged. Confectionery packaging can constitute a it a a good area of focus for cost reductions
additional focus on sustainability has led to the need for changes in the packaging hall, with many confectionery producers exploring more environmentally friendly materials and packaging designs and this also provides a good opportunity to review the packaging hall equipment to make sure it is not adding to the overall cost of production of products.
Conveying chocolate panned confections more productively and efficiently
Georgia Nut Company, a US-based family-owned business, produces around 90 million pounds of product a year, from its two facilities.
The company is always on the lookout for ways to increase maintenance requirements by transitioning away from the use of traditional bucket elevator conveyors for transferring and feeding its confectionery and snack products to scales and baggers. “Our bucket elevator conveyors require a lot of maintenance,” explained Lucas McCallister, Process Engineer at Georgia Nut course of each run. There is always a concern that a bucket scoop could jam, crack and fall off.” When that happens, they have to take apart the whole thing and bring over the quality inspector to make sure there aren’t broken pieces in the product stream. Georgia Nut Company discovered a solution with DynaClean conveyor systems manufactured by Dynamic Conveyor Corporation. “We approached Dynamic Conveyor because of the simplicity of changeovers. We liked that we can break the conveyors into smaller sections so we can clean them easier,” said Lucas. Georgia Nut Company’s first purchase was a 14ft tall Z style incline conveyor that replaced a bucket elevator for
conveying chocolate panned confectionery including peanut clusters, coated pretzels and malted milk balls. Unlike the bucket elevators, the DynaClean conveyors are able to run for the entire product run, which is typically three shifts for up to two or three days. “In the past we had to stop and clean the bucket elevator before a product changeover. We couldn’t see the issues on the bucket elevators because they were 10ft off the ground. With the incline conveyors we have very good visibility of the whole conveyor and what’s going on,” explained Lucas.
When the conveyors need to be cleaned they can be broken down by removing the side rails, belting and belt supports and placing them on racks for cleaning in the washing machine. “It’s very simple for the operators to take apart, to clean and put back together. Any shift can change, wash and put the conveyors back together. confirmed Lucas.
Since installation the Georgia Nut Company has experienced increased output and efficiency.
shift, with little to no maintenance,” concluded Lucas. “One of the tell-tail signs
is equipment breakdowns. There is minimal breakdown with these conveyors.
They are reliable and just run, shift after
They are very user friendly,”
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