Efficient format adjustment in the packaging industry

Successful use of the conveyor belt with drygear® Apiro® gearboxes
How innovative technology masters the challenges of transporting food packaging and enables flexible format adjustment for product channelling thanks to igus® drygear® Apiro® gearboxes.
In the constantly growing food industry, particularly simple and fast format adjustment is of crucial importance in order to handle different pack sizes and fulfil the highest quality standards. This is where the conveyor belt from the Italian company I.B.srl and the synchronisation of the innovative drygear® Apiro® gearboxes  from igus® together with the linear unit with spindle drive drylin® SLW come into play, enabling flexible adjustment of the conveyor belt.

Profile

• What was needed: A format adjustment system that can handle different pack sizes and is also suitable for use in the food sector
• Requirements: Lubrication- & maintenance-free to prevent production downtimes and should be inexpensive to purchase
• Sector: Processing/packaging industry

The problem
The company I.B.srl trade show was faced with the challenge of designing a conveyor belt for the automation of production processes. The aim was to increase speed, which in turn leads to precision and efficiency. In industries where large quantities of food packaging are processed, reliable and contamination-free transport is essential.
It is also about contamination prevention: food and packaging must be processed under hygienic conditions to prevent contamination. The conveyor belt system had to be designed in such a way that it is easy to clean and prevents contact with harmful substances such as lubricants.

Solution
Successful development of a food-compliant conveyor belt with igus® products:

Through the technical combination of drygear® Apiro® gearboxes, drylin® linear modules and motorised carriages, I.B.srl has created a customised food-compliant conveyor belt system that enables efficient product channelling. The components used are 100% maintenance and lubrication-free.
The solution has not only led to improved production processes, but also to increased quality, safety and reliability in the food and packaging industry. I.B.srl remains a pioneer in the industry thanks to the innovative technology of igus®.