Conditioning Conveyors are a vital component in the food manufacturing industry. They play a critical role in enhancing the quality and flavour of slurry-coated products by facilitating the absorption of oil and seasoning into the base product. With their hygienic design, variable retention times, and integration with other processing equipment, these conveyors are essential for achieving consistent and high-quality results. Whether you're in the business of snack foods, cereals, or other slurry-coated products, the inclusion of Conditioning Conveyors can significantly impact your production process, ensuring that the end products meet the highest standards of quality and taste.
- Variable Speed Control: Conditioning Conveyors are equipped with variable speed control, allowing for precise adjustments to meet the unique requirements of each product. This feature ensures the flexibility to adapt to various processing needs.
- Hygienic Design: Maintaining cleanliness in food processing is non-negotiable. These conveyors are built with a hygienic design, making them easy to clean and ensuring they meet the stringent hygiene standards of the industry.
- Stainless Steel Construction: The use of stainless steel in the construction of these conveyors not only enhances their durability but also ensures that they can withstand the challenges of the food production environment.
- Variable Retention Times: Conditioning Conveyors offer variable retention times of up to 20 minutes depending on the specific product and its processing needs. This flexibility is crucial in ensuring that the oil and seasoning are fully absorbed into the base product.
- Various Sizes: These conveyors come in various sizes, allowing manufacturers to choose the one that best suits their application. Whether it’s a small-scale operation or a large production line, there’s a size to accommodate different processing requirements.
- Infeed and Discharge Integration: Typically, infeed and discharge are facilitated through KMG vibratory conveyors, ensuring a seamless transition of product from one processing stage to another.
Types of Conditioning Conveyors
Conditioning Conveyors come in two main types, each tailored to specific production needs.
1. Belt Conveyors: These conveyors feature stainless steel frame construction fitted with a polyurethane blue belt. The inclusion of Clean-in-Place (CIP) features simplifies maintenance and hygiene, ensuring that the equipment is always ready for use.
2. KMG Autoglide Horizontal Motion Machines: These machines are equipped with holdback dam gates, providing precise control over the conditioning process. The horizontal motion design allows for gentle handling of products and ensures even and consistent coating.
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Seasoning Systems with the Conditioning Conveyors
Slurry Coating
Extruded snacks may need to be heavily seasoned for deep flavour absorption into the product. Where separate oil and dry application systems can’t be used, KMG slurry coating systems may be the alternative.
Slurry Coating
Slurry Coating
Extruded snacks may need to be heavily seasoned for deep flavour absorption into the product. Where separate oil and dry application systems can’t be used, KMG slurry coating systems may be the alternative.
Slurry Coating
FAQs about Conditioning Conveyors
A conditioning conveyor is specifically designed to manage the dwell time of snack products after seasoning or oil application. Its primary function is to allow coatings to be properly absorbed into the product before it proceeds to packaging or the next process stage. This dwell period is essential for ensuring that oil and flavourings don’t remain on the product surface, which could lead to inconsistent taste, messy packaging, or excess waste. By giving the coating time to bond with the product, the conditioning conveyor plays a crucial role in improving product quality and overall production hygiene.
Dwell time refers to the duration the product spends on the conveyor, allowing seasonings or oil to absorb fully. Without this step, coatings may remain unevenly distributed or sit on the product surface, resulting in quality issues such as inconsistent flavour, greasy packaging, or seasoning clumping. A well-calibrated conditioning conveyor gives the coating time to stabilise, helping manufacturers meet flavour expectations while also reducing the risk of contamination or mess during later handling and packing.
Yes, KMG Systems’ conditioning conveyors are designed with flexibility in mind. The dwell time, speed, and configuration of the conveyor can all be tailored to meet the specific absorption requirements of different snacks, whether you’re processing potato crisps, extruded products, or coated nuts. This adaptability is essential for manufacturers that handle multiple product lines or frequently switch between flavour profiles and coatings.
As with all of KMG Systems’ equipment, conditioning conveyors are manufactured from stainless steel and feature smooth, fully welded construction. This makes them easy to clean and resistant to product build-up. Depending on the specific model, optional features such as easy-access panels, removable belts, or clean-in-place (CIP) systems may be included. These features are critical for reducing downtime between product runs and for maintaining compliance with food safety regulations.
Absolutely. Conditioning conveyors from KMG are designed for seamless integration with upstream and downstream processes, including flavouring drums, packaging systems, and vibratory conveyors. The conveyor can be synchronised with other automated systems, making it ideal for high-throughput production environments where consistency and efficiency are key. Its modular design also allows for easy expansion or adaptation as production needs evolve.
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