Case Study: Bag Merge Conveyor System for Pet Food Production
Bag Merge Conveyor System for Pet Food Production
The Challenge
The facility required a reliable way to combine output from two bag filling and sealing lines into a single flow, allowing all finished product to pass through one X-ray inspection point.
The system needed to:
- Merge two independent VFFS bag lines cleanly
- Control bag flow to prevent congestion or product contact
- Maintain hygienic, food-grade construction
- Allow access for forklifts and maintenance
- Operate reliably across varying bag sizes
EQM’s Process and Solution
EQM designed and fabricated a bag merging conveyor system using the Easy EBS-80 stainless steel belt conveyor platform. The system collects bags from both VFFS lines and controls their approach to a single merge point before transferring product through to X-ray inspection.
Strategically placed sensors manage start/stop control at the merge, ensuring bags from each line integrate smoothly without collisions or backups. A Siemens logic controller governs this process, allowing consistent throughput even when one line temporarily pauses.
One conveyor section is mounted on braked castors, enabling it to be rolled clear for forklift access or maintenance without affecting the rest of the system. All conveyors are constructed in stainless steel with smooth, food-grade belting to support hygiene and easy cleaning.
Variable speed drives allow each conveyor section to be fine-tuned, ensuring stable operation across different bag formats and production rates.
Key Stats & Improvements
- Dual VFFS bag lines merged into a single inspection flow
- Controlled merge using sensor-driven start/stop logic
- Stainless steel, food-grade conveyor construction
- Mobile conveyor section for forklift and service access
- Independent speed control across all conveyors
Benefits Delivered
- Smooth bag merging — controlled flow without product contact
- Improved inspection efficiency — single X-ray handling two lines
- Hygienic design — stainless construction and easy-clean belts
- Operational flexibility — mobile section improves access and uptime
- Scalable layout — modular system allows future reconfiguration
Products Used
- Easy EBS-80 Stainless Steel Belt Conveyors
- Food-grade PVC Conveyor Belting
- STM Shaft-Mounted Gear Drives
- Sensor-Controlled Merge Logic
- Variable Speed Drives
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