What fruit and vegetable products or categories does Intralox support?

Intralox offers belt and equipment solutions to help you handle virtually any type of fruit or vegetable product of any size or category. We're especially experienced with tomato and potato products, which can present unique conveyance challenges due to their characteristics (e.g., abrasion, acidity) and methods of preparation. Product categories we support include: Fresh produce , including whole fruits, whole vegetables, and uncut leafy greens (e.g., whole heads of lettuce) Fresh cut , including pre-sliced or prepared fruits, vegetables, and leafy greens Frozen products, including whole berries, sliced or chunked fruits, potato products, assorted frozen vegetables, and blanched vegetables or greens Canned, jarred, or pouched products, including seasonal products requiring preservation Dried or dehydrated fruits and vegetables Puréed products, including sauces and baby food

How can I determine which belt series and style to use for a specific application?

Product, conditions, and environment play a significant role in determining the best belt series and style for a specific application. The optimal belt choice might not be clear or obvious, especially if there are competing priorities or plant-level challenges. That’s where the knowledge and experience of Intralox’s Fruit & Vegetable Team can make a difference. Our belts can handle products ranging from peas to pumpkins across a wide variety of conditions. A call to customer service or an in-person visit from one of our experienced team members can help you determine the correct choice for your exact situation. Contact Intralox Customer Service to discuss your specific belting needs.

What properties should I consider when determining material for a belt?

Intralox belts are available in both standard (polypropylene, acetal, and polyethylene) and special application materials, including hygienic belting material. Knowing the operating and environmental conditions is critical when determining a suitable belt material. Factors to evaluate include: Product characteristics like texture, abrasion levels, moisture content, and temperature, including extreme temperatures Our belts can withstand temperatures as high as 400°F (204.4°C) in fryers and as low as -100°F (-73.3°C) in freezing applications The type of processing occurring in the area—heating, cooling, washing, drying, etc. Environmental conditions like room temperature, moisture or humidity levels, friction factors, or the presence of chemicals and abrasive materials The size, weight, and throughput of the products being processed Our belts are proven to handle throughputs as high as 100,000 lb/hour (45,359.2 kg/hour) and as low as 5 lbs/hour (2.3 kg/hour) Contact Intralox Customer Service to discuss the most suitable materials for your application.

How can I reduce product carry-over, especially from product sticking to my belt?

Product loss is a huge concern for most manufacturing facilities; we strive to help you prevent this costly issue. We’ve developed numerous belting styles and materials that help reduce product sticking and carry-over. We can also consult with you to determine if other factors (e.g., conveyor design) can be adjusted to improve product yield.

I'm trying to reduce moisture or liquid carry-over in a process area. How can Intralox help me improve drying or dewatering on my conveyor?

We offer a wide variety of belt styles to help you achieve the best dewatering results possible for your fruit or vegetable line. Whether you're trying to drain liquid, enhance airflow, improve product drying, or enhance product release, we can help you find a suitable solution regardless of product size.

How can I determine the chemicals or processes to use when cleaning my belt?

Intralox offers various belt styles and materials for sanitary food processing applications. For questions about specific chemicals and their compatibility with our belt materials, please contact Intralox Customer Service . Additionally, our partners at Commercial Food Sanitation can work with you to review your specific needs and plant conditions in-depth and help you determine the ideal cleaning chemicals and processes.

Conveyance systems for fruit and vegetable processing

Our fruit and vegetable industry specialists are committed to helping you achieve your operations, sustainability, and food safety goals. For every type of product and any type of application—from receiving to secondary packaging, from direct food contact to case handling—we’ll work with you to determine the right solution.

We provide solutions across a range of fruit and vegetable segments, including:

Fresh produce
Frozen products
Canned, jarred, and pouched products

Broccoli spears on ThermoDrive incline belt with flights and Synchronized Sidewalls

Fruit and vegetable processing applications

Where can Intralox make the difference for you?

Potatoes on Series 1750 abrasion resistant conveyor belt

ReceivingTake abrasion resistance to a new level

In the harsh, highly abrasive conditions of the receiving area, debris and grit can migrate and accumulate between belt modules and rods, causing wear and shortened belt life. Series 1700 and 1750 Flush Grid belts are designed specifically to address high-abrasion challenges that can lead to shortened belt life, unscheduled downtime, low process reliability, and other issues common on receiving lines.

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