Flexicon FLEXI-DISC sanitary tubular cable conveyor

Flexicon’s FLEXI-DISC sanitary tubular cable conveyor for fragile bulk foods and non-foods allows rapid washdown of the system between production runs.

The sanitary conveyor moves bulk material using high-strength, one-piece polymer discs affixed to polymer-coated 304 or 316 stainless steel cable that slide within smooth stainless steel tubing, moving fragile products gently, quietly and dust-free.

The discs evacuate the conveyor tubing of material at the conclusion of a conveying cycle. Any material clinging to the cable and disc assembly can be removed during operation by a brush box or a residual return chute equipped with a disc ramp that dislodges material and returns it to the product stream.

All material outlets, inlets and tubing are fabricated of 304 or 316 stainless steel with quick-disconnect covers and continuous welds ground smooth and flush with contiguous polished walls. Wet or dry cleaning accessories can be attached to the conveyor cable to allow sanitising of the system, minimising downtime between changeovers, or optional clean-in-place systems provide automated sanitising of the system.

Clear inspection tubing can be located in any straight run, allowing visual monitoring of fill percentage and cleanliness during washdown.

The conveyor is suitable for friable bulk food and nutraceutical products, as well as contamination-sensitive chemical products. Modular system components can be combined in unlimited configurations to move materials horizontally, vertically or at any angle, through small holes in walls or ceilings.