Horizontal Motion Conveyor Reduces Labor Costs

Dallas, TX, May 14, 2009 --(PR.com)-- A Midwest nut and snack company reduced the number of line workers from four to one. The company was suffering from increased labor costs and decreased line yields because chocolate covered pretzels were shingling. Several line workers were needed to manually align the product downstream of the vibratory conveyor. The vibrating conveyor was shingling the pretzels due to the vertical pitching motion to propel material with repeated impacts.

Triple/S Dynamics installed a Slipstick De-shingling Conveyor. The gentle horizontal, slow-advance, quick-return motion combined with aligning lanes and special de-shingling ramps provided high de-shingling efficiency and also reduced salt loss from pretzels. The unique horizontal differential motion glides the product down the pan, eliminating breakage problems for fragile foods. The consistent conveying motion throughout the length, width, and depth of the product bed helps prevent the build-up of oily fines. And because it isn’t dependent on impact to provide motion, the Slipstick conveys deep product beds uniformly, with no stratification.

The Slipstick De-shingling Conveyor increased productivity by significantly reducing the number of shingled pretzels that resulted in scrap, therefore increased line yields and reduced labor costs.

About Triple/S Dynamics, manufacturer of the Slipstick
Triple/S Dynamics is recognized as one of the leading conveyor manufacturers of horizontal motion conveyor systems and screening and separation equipment for a variety of processing industries. Throughout more than 120 years of service, Triple/S has accumulated a depth and breadth of experience that has led to the most rugged, safe, sanitary, and reliable horizontal motion conveyor systems in the industry, an efficient alternative to vibratory conveying systems. We take pride in tailoring solutions to meet the specific needs of each customer, providing the best, most precise match of equipment to application. Industries we serve include mining, food processing, recycling, bulk handling, agriculture, chemical processing, and foundry. With a rich history of innovation, Triple/S Dynamics remains a pioneer in advancing the entire processing industry.

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