Automated Material Handling Systems for Modern Industry
In a high-throughput facility, the efficiency of the entire line is dictated by the material handling system. Ven-Tech Systems designs integrated conveying solutions that move raw materials and finished goods with speed, safety, and energy efficiency.
Industrial Belt Conveyors for Bulk and Packed Goods
Ven-Tech manufactures a comprehensive range of belt conveyors, from light-duty food inspection lines to heavy-duty bulk transfer systems.
Types & Applications:
- PVC/PU Belt Conveyors: Utilizing food-grade belts, these are standard for direct food contact applications in biscuit and confectionery plants (e.g., Nestlé). They are resistant to oils and fats and easy to sanitize.
- Trough Belt Conveyors: Designed for loose bulk materials like grains, coal, or raw spices. The belt rides on angled rollers to form a trough, maximizing load capacity and preventing spillage.
- Modular Plastic Belt Conveyors: Constructed from interlocking plastic segments, these belts are the gold standard for meat, poultry, and dairy processing. They allow for air circulation (cooling/drying) and are impervious to water, making them ideal for wash-down environments.
Nestlé Case Study Integration:
For Nestlé India’s Bangalore plant, Ven-Tech successfully deployed an automated Modular Slat Chain Conveyor System. The challenge was to connect the primary wrapping machines to the cartoning stations while handling multiple SKU sizes. We designed a system with variable speed drives synchronized via sensors to the wrapper output, ensuring a continuous flow without product collision or pile-up. The open-frame SS304 construction allowed for rigorous daily wash-downs, meeting Nestlé’s global hygiene mandates.1
Technical Data:
Feature | Specification |
Belt Width | 300mm to 1800mm |
Length | Up to 100+ meters |
Speed | Variable (0.5 to 4.0 m/sec) |
Structure | SS304 / Mild Steel / Aluminum Profile |
Drive | Geared Motor or Drum Motor |
Enclosed Screw Conveyors for Powders and Pastes
H2: Enclosed Screw Conveyors for Powders and Pastes
The Screw Conveyor is the most effective method for moving dusty, hot, or viscous materials. Ven-Tech Systems engineers these with precise tolerances to ensure efficient transfer without material fallback.
Design Variations:
- U-Trough Screw Conveyor: Featuring removable top covers, this design allows maintenance crews to access the screw for thorough cleaning. This is the preferred design for MTR Foods and other spice processors where frequent changeovers between different masalas are required to prevent flavor contamination.
- Tubular Screw Conveyor: A fully enclosed pipe design, ideal for conveying materials vertically or at steep inclines. It is also used when the material must be kept under a nitrogen blanket or vacuum to prevent oxidation.
- Flexible Screw Conveyor: Using a spring-like spiral inside a flexible tube, this conveyor can route material around obstacles, making it perfect for feeding packaging machines in tight spaces.
Key Features:
- Shaftless Options: For sticky materials that tend to wrap around a central shaft, we offer shaftless screw conveyors that handle sludge and viscous pastes with ease.
- Bearing Protection: Outboard bearings are used to prevent product contamination and bearing failure due to dust ingress.
Vertical Bucket Elevators for Space-Efficient Lifting
When floor space is at a premium, moving material vertically is the only option. Ven-Tech’s Bucket Elevators are designed to lift bulk solids to silos or gravity-fed processing units.
Types:
- Centrifugal Discharge: High-speed elevators for free-flowing grains and robust materials. The material is thrown out of the bucket by centrifugal force at the top pulley.
- Continuous Discharge (Z-Type): Slow-speed elevators where buckets are spaced close together. This gentle handling is critical for fragile products like roasted nuts or friable chemicals, preventing particle breakage.
Technical Specifications:
Model | Capacity (TPH) | Max Height (m) | Bucket Material |
VT-BE-100 | 1 – 5 | 15 | Food Grade PP / Nylon |
VT-BE-300 | 5 – 20 | 30 | SS304 / MS |
VT-BE-500 | 20 – 50 | 40 | Reinforced Steel |