New belt design enhances grader performance
Ishida Europe has enhanced its marketleading FLEX-Grader for fresh poultry and meat with the introduction of a new high accuracy weighing platform which allows for more accurate grading and improved Overall Equipment Effectiveness ( OEE ).
The Slack Belt weigh bed incorporates a single belt mechanism which eliminates product transfer issues to and from the weigh bed . This creates a more stable weighing environment for even greater accuracy . In addition , the weigh bed features a scraper that removes any product debris , which ensures a more consistent and accurate auto zeroing of the load cell .
Equally important , the Slack Belt ’ s hygienic construction to IP68 certification is fully protected against water ingress , making it ideal for harsh , high care environments ; the belt can also be easily removed for cleaning . A wind shield is provided as standard to ensure protection against environmental factors during the weighing process ,
“ Working closely with customers is key to understanding their specific challenges , in particular tackling areas of inefficiencies ,” explained Ciaran Murphy , Ishida Europe ’ s Business Manager EMEA – Quality Inspection Control . “ For the FLEX-Grader , our focus was to develop a solution that helped to minimise the impact of product giveaway and food wastage , while maintaining hygiene standards .”
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