Drums for ceiling-mounted conveyors
A leading producer of cranberries contacted Rulmeca to test and review a possible application for the use of motorised drums in their ceiling-mounted conveyors handling the fruit.
Rulmeca drum motors rise to the challenge of cranberry production.
The current handling system included the use of elevated and overhead conveyors. There was a concern to eliminate any possible oil leak risk from an exposed overhead drive that could contaminate product below. Being difficult to reach, there was also the question of difficulties of maintenance and wash down capabilities.
The Rulmeca Drum Motor TM 138LS in stainless steel with its IP69 rated sealing system mitigated any risk of oil leaking. A conventional geared motor could further contaminate the products on the conveyor belt.
The high pressure wash-down capabilities of the Rulmeca 138LS with IP69 sealing is ideal for dissolving caking caused by the dried cranberries.
Rulmeca was awarded the contract to manufacture this custom Drum Motor in full Stainless Steel with IP69 rated seals and White Lagging. This was completed and installed into the conveyor frame and continues to provide low noise, trouble free, hygienic conveyance and requiring virtually no maintenance.
