The cleaning of conveyor belts and spiral towers is of key importance to achieve a high level of hygiene and food safety. An automatic cleaning system specifically aimed at cleaning conveyor belts ensures efficient and systematic cleaning.
How does automatic cleaning work?
Nozzle bars are placed at strategic locations inside and outside the conveyor to ensure that every inch of the belt is cleaned and sanitised to prevent microbial growth. The system is modular and can be combined to suit the requirements of all conveyors. It adapts to the conveyor structure and accesses areas that require additional cleaning.
Advantages of the automatic cleaning system
– Significant reduction in cleaning time.
– Reduced water and chemical consumption.
– Low maintenance requirements.
– Less wear and tear on equipment and affected surfaces.
– Improved hygiene and food safety.
– Increased employee safety.
Application of the automatic cleaning system on food conveyors
Automated spiral freezer cleaning
The cleaning of spiral freezers is very time consuming due to their structure and the speed of the belts. Manual cleaning requires a long production downtime, which makes the process very costly. The implementation of automated cleaning significantly reduces cleaning times (up to 57%) and labour costs (up to 83%) ensuring more consistent and efficient cleaning. The systems are made of stainless steel, are robust and have a long service life.
Conveyor cleaning
There are various types of food conveyors in the food industry such as plain belt conveyors, roller conveyors, modular belt conveyors, cleated belt conveyors, inclined/descending conveyors. Manual cleaning of conveyor belts is not an easy and time-consuming task. The integration of the automatic cleaning system reduces cleaning time by up to 70% and reaches the “dead points” of the belt.
Ganal collaborates with System Cleaners, the world leader in industrial cleaning solutions. It is a European company with high standards of manufacturing, quality, and sustainability. An automated cleaning system is a long-term investment, but a very profitable one.
