Intralox Presents Proven Solutions for Increasing Operational Efficiency, TIA 2008
18 June 2008
Intralox bakery and snack team members will present innovative conveyance solutions for the tortilla industry at the 19th Annual Tortilla Industry Association Convention & Trade Exposition, September 29 - October 1, 2008, in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Intralox solutions have long increased line efficiency for processors on traditional applications such as multi-tiered coolers and spirals. Now, with Intralox’s new Activated Roller Belt™ (ARB) technology, tortilla producers are offered a solution for automating the alignment and orientation processes of their production lines.
Automated alignment and orientation – ARB has been proven successful at reducing product waste, eliminating unnecessary labor costs, and reducing operational efficiency for tortilla/flat bread producers. Featuring strategically positioned built-in rollers, ARB uniformly positions tortillas as they exit the cooler and accurately aligns them to enter the stacker downstream. Tortilla producers will enjoy a decrease in labor requirements and an increase in throughput. And, due to the belt’s all-plastic construction, product sticking is reduced, and contamination due to metal wear debris is eliminated.
Tortilla cooler retrofits - retrofitting tortilla coolers with an Intralox solution is the first step toward saving time and money. Intralox conveyor belts are positively driven and can operate with low tension, staying problem-free even at high speeds. Intralox belts last 6 times the life of wire belts, offering significant savings in belt replacement costs and increasing throughput.
Snack line optimization - upgrading from scoop flights to Intralox bucket flights results in 50% less product waste due to reduced spills and breakage, maximized throughput, and increased production efficiency—and at no additional cost. Intralox bucket flights safely and securely convey chips, pretzels, cereals, candy, nuts, and virtually any small product. Four heights are available to match your capacity requirements. Intralox bucket elevators minimize product waste and cross contamination, prevent belt-blackening, ease sanitation, and prolong belt life, while achieving maximum capacity requirements.
