Ryson highlighted the flexibility of its material handling solutions at the inaugural Pack Expo Southeast in Atlanta.
The company, known for its space-efficient conveyance systems, demonstrated its spiral conveyors and bucket elevators, which can be used in a variety of industries.
Maximizing space with spiral conveyors
According to Ryson, its spiral conveyors require less floor space compared to traditional inclined conveyors. The company designs them to move products upward or downward in a helical path around a central tower, a design that allows for continuous vertical transport.
“We’re unique in the market for spirals in that we’re a bolt-together configuration, which adds a lot of flexibility over welded, said Bill Keane, account manager at Ryson, during an interview with Packaging OEM. “When you’re flexible, you can adjust your infeed, outfeed, you can add spirals, you can change your angle, you can shorten it, or you can make it higher.” Key features include the following:
· Design flexibility: Can be modified in the field to meet changing needs, which reduces costs when compared to installing a new system.
· Overlapping slats: Provide a smooth conveying surface, reducing wear and tear while providing gentle product handling. To reduce energy and integration costs, it features a friction chain-slat design that uses a single drive.
· Ease of use: Ryson ships the spirals pre-assembled and pre-tested, reducing time for installation.
· Throughput: Supports continuous flow and operates at speeds over 200 feet per minute (FPM) and can be optionally reversible.
Ryson’s spiral conveyors also include automatic chain tensioning and built-in overload protection.
Versatile bucket elevators
Ryson also displayed its bucket elevator, which features a completely enclosed design that incorporates pivoting buckets to prevent spillage. Its gentle handling makes it ideal for food, agriculture, pharmaceuticals, and cosmetics industries in packaging.
“It’s used in all industries. It’s used in food for chocolate manufacturers and candy manufacturers. It’s in gravel, it’s in chemicals,” said Keane, noting it’s also used for coffee beans that have been put into a grinder or an urn.
Built with a modular design, it’s available in powder-coated carbon steel, stainless steel, or versions for wet environments, like food. It’s capable of producing up to 1,800 cubic feet per hour, and it requires a variable frequency drive (VFD) for proper orientation.
Key features include:
· Bucket construction: Made from food-grade, reinforced polyamide, they can handle temperatures from -5 to +200°F.
· Bucket tipping: Engineered with an air-actuated tipping ramp to ensure the buckets are completely empty.
· Rugged construction: Features two-inch plated roller chain with a hollow pin shaft and polyurethane rolling surface for smooth operation.
· Easy maintenance: Inspection covers are simple to remove, and smooth inside walls prevent dust buildup. There’s convenient access to bearings and a quick-release bucket mechanism.
Also, it provides an automatic chain tensioning device and built-in overload protection.
Ryson commonly configures its bucket elevators in C and Z shapes with three bucket sizes to produce 300, 700, or 1,800 cubic feet per hour capacity.
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