White Paper | August 3, 2012
Horizontal Motion Or Vibratory Conveyors
Source: Heat and Control, Inc.By Blake Svejkovsky, Manager of Product Handling Systems, Heat and Control, Inc.
For the food industry, conveying has become more sophisticated than simply moving product from point A to point B.
Factors to consider when looking at an upgrade or a new conveyor line include:
- System layout
- Provision for accumulation
- Feed modulation
- Methods to divert product
- Sanitation
- Operator safety
- Cross-contamination
- Sustainability
- Product quality control
However, for this white paper we will discuss how to determine which of the two most common methods of moving product — vibratory or horizontal motion conveying — is better for your product. While price, delivery and other commercial considerations are important, technical performance is certainly the primary factor when evaluating a conveyor choice.