Conveyor systems for fish and seafood processing

On glazing lines, product loss—primarily from fish or seafood sticking to or into a conveyor belt—can be a major challenge.

Intralox offers several modular plastic conveyor belts in Polykeytone (PK) to help you combat stickiness, reduce nonmechanical belt breakage, and minimize foreign material risks. Developed for direct food contact applications, PK is a robust, high-performance material that is more impact, chemical, and abrasion resistant than acetal.

Compared to acetal, PK material provides:

• Three times the impact resistance at 40°F (4°C) and higher
• Better product release and wear resistance
• 12% lighter weight
• Improved yield and impact resistance due to combination of material and belt design

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Reliable, predictable, and food safe, Intralox ThermoDrive belting provides the most advanced belt system for hygienic fish and seafood processing.

ThermoDrive technology combines flat, homogeneous thermoplastic material and the positive drive feature of modular plastic belting with a unique, patented drive engagement solution. This combination creates a one-of-a-kind tensionless belt system that allows for more effective and efficient sanitation.

ThermoDrive technology’s patented tensionless system combines belts and components to help fish and seafood processors:

• Overcome complicated, time-consuming cleaning and sanitation processes
• Eliminate belt issues caused by tensioning (e.g., mistracking, elongation, wavy edges)
• Avoid hygienic risks posed by fabric belts or exposed fabric or yarn reinforcements

Learn how salmon processor Nordlaks reduced cleaning time by 50% with ThermoDrive belting

The DirectDrive System (DDS) has revolutionized spiral conveyance by eliminating overdrive, creating reliably smooth operation that performs without interruption. Available in either structure-supported or stacker spirals, the DDS provides consistency and flexibility to improve production, reduce maintenance, and simplify sanitation in fish and seafood freezing and cooling spirals. The DirectDrive Stacker—an ideal hygienic space-saving solution for low-profile products in a small footprint—is especially well suited for the fish and seafood industry.

DirectDrive System benefits:

• Creates a positively driven belt with zero overdrive
• Reduces belt tension
• Delivers reliably smooth operation
• Ensures consistent system performance

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For fish and seafood incline and decline applications, maintaining product quality is key. Intralox’s Side Drive conveyors let you change product elevation quickly, smoothly, and reliably. Use less floor space (compared to other solutions) with a more efficient conveyor solution. Side Drive elevators and lowerators offer simplified operation and maintenance due to their low-tension drive and modular plastic construction.

Side Drive technology offers many benefits, including:

• Minimizes transfer points to reduce the risk of product damage and loss
• Smooth elevation change in a small footprint
• Enables flexible conveyor design options
• Fully washdown ready
• Improves worker safety

Learn more about Intralox Side Drive technology

Intralox’s line layout optimization consulting helps you unlock potential in your packaging and case handling areas and improve your line’s overall performance. Tap into our industry expertise and transformative technologies to improve operations and performance and enable future-ready flexibility.

We can help you optimize your packaging and case handling areas with innovative Intralox technologies, including:

AIM equipment: An automated washdown-capable solution for switching, sorting, and merging of tray packs and other primary packages

ARB equipment: Automated technology that enables efficient, gentle, and reliable handling for boxes, cases, and crates

Benefits of Intralox Layout Optimization:

• Reduce dependence on labor
• Increase line production efficiency
• Reduce costs, floor space, and conveyors
• Maintain product quality
• Enable future-ready flexibility

Learn more about Intralox's Layout Optimization Services