Industrial Processing Equipment

Steel Belts

Steel belts are used by Process Systems Pty Ltd in many of their conveyor systems because they are easy to clean and maintain, which is essential for most industries but especially for food processing. Steel is an alloy of iron and other elements, depending on the properties that are required. Changing the type of elements used in the alloy can affect the grade of castability, tensile strength, ductility and hardness. Common elements that are combined with iron include manganese, chromium, vanadium and tungsten.

Steel belts are used in two main classes of industrial applications- general material handling and bulk material handling. For example, general material handling could include moving boxes along inside a factory. By contrast, bulk material handling may be used to transport materials in outdoor locations, whether agricultural products (e.g. wheat, cotton) or industrial products (e.g. coal, iron ore).

Process Systems uses steel belts in industrial process systems such as cooling tunnels, roasting tunnels, industrial ovens, driers, oil skimmers and trim removal.

Conveyor Systems

Conveyor systems are used in industrial applications to save labour and time transporting materials, conveying them from one place to another in a safe and efficient manner. Conveyor systems are used in a variety of industries, such as computer and electronics assembly, pharmaceutical production, bottling and food processing. Conveyor systems are also used for transporting people, such as escalators and passenger conveyor systems found in airports and train stations.

Conveyor systems can be hydraulic, mechanical or fully automated, with conveyor belts made out of steel, rubber or plastic. Conveyor belts are usually made up of one or more layers of material- an under layer called the carcass and an over layer called the cover. The materials that are used usually depend on what the conveyor belt will be used for. For example, food processing lines need systems that will be hygienic and easily cleaned, so steel belts are used.

How do Conveyors Work?

Conveyor belts are used across a wide range of processes and industries due to the benefits that they offer for saving labour and time. They are able to convey materials from one place to another without strenuous and expensive human labour. They can also move materials of all sizes, weights, shapes and consistency (solid, powder, liquid, semi-liquid, hazardous). Not only does this save time, but often include many safety features that would prevent accidents.

Conveyor systems can be hydraulic, mechanical or fully automated depending on what is needed. A belt conveyor consists of two or more pulleys with a continuous loop of material rotating about them. One or both of the pulleys are powered in order to move the belt and load forward. The pulley that is powered is called the drive pulley, while the other is called the idler. The belt usually consists of two or more layers of material or rubber, the under layer (carcass) providing linear strength while the over layer (cover) carries the materials and provides traction if needed. The cover is often made of cotton, plastic web or mesh, however various materials can be used depending on the particular characteristics needed. For example, silicone may be used if heat is going to be applied.

Conveyor Systems

Conveyor systems are used across a wide range of industries for manufacturing assembly from car manufacturing, computer and electronics assembly, food processing, pharmaceutical production, bottling and canning.

Process Systems Services Pty Ltd designs and engineers various conveyor systems, including pneumatic and roller conveyors, and specialise in solid steel belt conveyors. They can engineer and manufacture both lean and dense supply phase systems. Their systems can transport products such as powders, granules, grains and flakes (whether for food, agricultural, pharmaceutical or chemical industries), as well as extraction systems for removing waste products.

Waste

Waste is anything that is no longer wanted and needs to be disposed of. Waste needs to be managed- collected, transported, and disposed of or recycled- in order to maintain hygiene, health and aesthetics. Waste is usually managed by the local government, however because of the impacts of waste pollution everyone is a participant. One impact that results from biodegradable waste is the release of the greenhouse gas methane which contributes to climate change. Another form of waste pollution is littering, which is the inappropriate disposal of waste in public spaces. Also rubbish that is not dealt with properly can end up in our oceans, lakes and river harming marine life or dumped on unregulated land contaminating the soil. Common waste disposal methods include landfills which involves burying waste underground, and is actually quite hygienic and relatively inexpensive if designed properly. Incinerators can also be used to dispose of waste, turning waste into ash and gas, and usually used for particular hazardous waste materials. However it emits pollution into the air and so is not great for the environment.

Solutions: Dust collectors, Trim Extractors, Waste Compactors

Process Systems Services Pty Ltd provides several solutions for industrial waste with efficient and affordable systems. It offers dust collectors that extract dust from the air both indoors and outdoors, helping to improve working conditions, reduce air pollution, and improve cleanliness. It also offers trim extractors for paper waste, providing a system that extracts the trim automatically to cut down on time and labour. Finally, it also produces waste compactors that will reduce the volume of waste, cut down on odour and rodent issues, and improve transportability of waste. It will also reduce the amount of space it takes up when it reaches its final destination. It comes as a Maxi compactor and a Mini compactor, and is primarily used for paper and film.