Potato chip conveyor belts and conveyance equipment

Series 1750 and 1700 Flush Grid belts: With existing technologies, debris typically finds a way between the belt and the rod, causing wear. This challenge is increasingly exacerbated by the use of recycled water. Our S1750 and S1700 FG belts are designed to better withstand abrasion and reduce overall damage and wear. This means greater reliability, longer belt life, and less unscheduled downtime

Suitable for:

• Infeed to peeler
• Sorting and halving
• Infeed to slicer
• Dewatering

Additional solutions for wet areas in potato chip plants:

• Series 900 Open Flush Grid belts for washing, destoning, and dewooding: S900 Open Flush Grid belting’s large open area and smaller hole openings combine to capture debris yet allow water to flow through easily. This design enables easy cleaning while reducing product fall-through and damage. Compared to metal belts, S900 belting weighs less, is easier to repair, and has a longer life.
• Series 9000 Flush Grid belting for slice washers: S9000 Flush Grid belts feature a large open area that allows water and debris to pass through freely, improving washing efficiency and reducing product loss. Their lightweight design simplifies maintenance compared to metal belts, while corrosion resistance ensures long-term reliability.

ThermoDrive belting’s smooth, nonporous surface reduces product damage and simplifies sanitation. A23 material resists hydrolysis, improving belt life. Combined, they form an ideal solution for highly seasoned hot, spicy, or acidic flavored chips. ThermoDrive belting in A23 is available in bar- and lug-driven options and with Synchronized Sidewalls, flights, scoops, and other accessories.

Suitable for:

• Cooling and sorting
• Seasoning and finishing
• Incline-to-packaging
• Chip sizing
• Weighing and bagging

Learn more about ThermoDrive A23 material

Intralox Series 2400 Radius Flush Grid with Heavy-Duty Edge (HDE) belts navigate curves smoothly, reducing the need for transfers and minimizing product jams. The Heavy-Duty Edge feature withstands the rigors of case handling, delivering long-lasting performance in demanding packaging environments.

As radius conveyors run for longer cycles and at higher line speeds, it's critical that your radius conveyor belt can operate without breakage or failure. S2400 Flush Grid with HDE belts offer the longest belt life of any radius belt, even under the most pressing conveyance conditions.

Features and Benefits:

• Fault-tolerant edge design
• Patented Load-Sharing edge (LSE) technology
• Increases belt life
• Reduces belt breakage, downtime, and fatigue failures
• Reduced catchpoint risk

Learn more about Series 2400 Radius Flush Grid with HDE belting

Activated Roller Belt (ARB) technology is a patented, automated conveyance solution that creates new possibilities for system or line layouts. Proven in thousands of installations worldwide, ARB equipment enables efficient, gentle, and reliable product handling for applications and areas that more traditional technology cannot support.

ARB equipment solutions for potato chip processors include:

• Dual-Stacked Angled Roller Belt (DARB) Sorter S4500: The DARB Sorter enables high-speed, multi-directional sorting without complex controls or additional conveyors. Its dual-stacked roller design handles cases gently while maintaining throughput, which reduces system footprint and increases efficiency.
• Activated Roller Belt (ARB) Switch S7000: ARB Switch technology allows cases to change lanes seamlessly without stopping or lifting. This reduces mechanical complexity and maintenance while improving line flexibility for varying packaging configurations.

Learn more about ARB technology