Food & Drink Processing & Packaging Issue 33 2021 | Page 37

Our team created a bespoke conveyor design which we presented to the company , manufactured , and then installed and tested on the premises , including a static eliminator and a bespoke control system .
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SYSTEM DETAILS
3D CAD design The conveyor 3D model we created to present to the customer at the design stage .
UPM Conveyor cooling system
• Two high efficiency fans ( 1ph 240v 0.6 amp ) providing 1200 m3 / h of air flow .
• Air / heat exchangers requiring 10 bar chilled water with 15mm diameter pipes .
• Variable speed control to adjust fan speed .
• Hinged quick access to the G4 grade pleated panel filter .
HMI screen
Bespoke control system
• Designed and built at UPM .
• Touch screen HMI
• Operating mode no . 1 variable speed adjustment with continuous belt running .
• Operating mode no . 2 variable speed adjustment with timed belt stop / start .
• Continuous temperature monitoring of the cooling system with over temperature alarm
• E-stop with Pilz safety relay
• Logic to communicate with both up & down stream equipment .
Above left , Upper occo cooler assembly , Above right , Lower occo box assembly
Manual temperature test
Static eliminator
• Fraser Static Eliminator 3024L provides medium range static neutralisation to meet the requirements of highperformance machinery .
• 24v DC power supply provided from the UPM control panel .
• Operating distance 100 – 500 mm
• Shockless , resistively coupled tungsten emitters for unlimited life .
Quick belt removal and installation
• Hinged door with safety interlock
• Belt removal within 5 minutes for clean down / maintenance .
• Belt re-install within 5 minutes .
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Discharge section and drive motor
• Square to round s / steel chute designed & manufactured by UPM Conveyors .
• High level sensor to prevent closure back-up with output signal to cycle stop .
• Over temperature thermostat
• SEW motor with optional drip tray .
• Location of static eliminator
Contact us today . If you require conveyor solutions for your beverage closure business , do not
hesitate to get in touch to discuss your specific requirements .
You can reach us on 01753 548801 or email sales @ upm . co . uk .
All of our equipment is manufactured and tested to UK standards . With full in-house project management available , we design , install and commission conveyors to benefit a wide range of businesses , and always deliver high quality solutions .
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