Carton Accumulation System

Maximizing Efficiency and Hygiene with EQ70 Automation Conveyor

EQ70 Conveyor Project – Advanced Automation Meets Superior Sanitation

Project Overview

Automated Quality Solutions (AQS) proudly announces the successful installation and commissioning of our latest advanced conveyor system, the EQ70 Accumulation Conveyor, at a major dairy production facility in Philadelphia. Completed last weekend, this innovative solution was designed specifically for active product accumulation to enhance operational efficiency and sanitation standards.

Efficient Product Accumulation and Handling

The EQ70 Accumulation Conveyor System addresses the critical need to maintain continuous production flow, even during downstream pauses or stoppages. This sophisticated system automatically manages product accumulation, significantly reducing downtime and optimizing throughput in demanding dairy production environments.

Project Details and Features

The conveyors boast an array of state-of-the-art features designed to maximize reliability, cleanliness, and efficiency:

SimpleSanitation® Washdown Series: IP67-rated stainless steel construction (T304SS), ensuring superior hygienic performance.
Lubrication-Free Operation: Minimizes maintenance and contamination risks.
NGI Hygienic Adjustable Feet: Ensuring precision leveling and improved sanitation.
OneMotion Hygienic Hub Motors: Providing durable, efficient, and easily cleanable drives.
Intralox Modular 3A Belting: Certified for superior hygienic standards.
Automated Carton Blow-Off System: Equipped with empty container detection, enhancing product quality assurance.
AB 525 VFD Drives and NEMA 4X SS Controls Panels: Robust, reliable, and easy-to-use automation controls, integrating seamlessly into existing plant operations.
Audible and Visible Alarms: Improving operator awareness and responsiveness during any operational disruptions.

Superior Sanitation and Design Excellence

AQS’s EQ70 conveyors feature hygienically optimized designs free of bolted joints and other product harborage points. Enhanced by chemically passivated welds and fully sealed bearings, these conveyors facilitate rigorous washdown and sanitation processes, complying with stringent USDA and 3-A sanitation guidelines.

Advanced Automation and Control Integration

Distinctive for its seamless integration capabilities, the EQ70 system utilizes advanced PLC logic, offering dual operational modes:

Local Mode: Allows autonomous, PLC-managed operation for simplified control.
Remote Mode: Enables integration with existing filler systems and overall plant controls, enhancing operational flexibility.

Customer Benefits and Operational Improvements

The EQ70 system significantly elevates operational productivity and product handling capabilities. Its innovative design and advanced automation features dramatically reduce manual intervention, minimize downtime, and optimize overall product flow.

Conclusion

The successful implementation of the EQ70 Accumulation Conveyor System reinforces AQS’s commitment to providing innovative, efficient, and hygienic automation solutions tailored to meet industry-specific needs. As we continue to lead in automated quality solutions, stay tuned for more groundbreaking projects aimed at enhancing operational excellence in food and dairy processing.

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