Tate and Lyle automates with Orion Bespoke sugar line conveyors
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Overview
Tate & Lyle faced a critical challenge with their existing conveyor systems, marked by unreliability and a pressing need for modernization. The primary objectives were to enhance reliability, ensure ease of maintenance, and create a robust solution capable of handling sugar—an abrasive material—while adhering to stringent food safety standards.
Challenges
- Food grade wash down
- Handling extremely volatile materials
- 24/7 running
- No downtime
- Quick change components
- Awkward media
- Existing controls architecture
- Routing through existing equipment and handshake with existing equipment
Solutions
- Bespoke stainless-steel conveyor
- Plastic chain technology
- Quick change infill sections
- Motors and parts designed to be removed with basic tools and plug and play motors
- Access and service points
- Enhanced and extended FAT testing
- Out of hours re deployment to customer site minimal disruption
"We recently partnered with Orion to address our unique needs for a bespoke food-grade conveyor system, and the results have been nothing short of exceptional. Orion demonstrated an unparalleled commitment to understanding our specific requirements, ensuring the conveyor not only met but exceeded our expectations.
The bespoke conveyor, designed with meticulous attention to detail and in compliance with the highest food safety standards, has proven to be a game-changer for our operations. Its reliability, efficiency, and ease of maintenance have significantly improved our production processes, contributing to increased overall productivity.
Impressed by the success of this collaboration, we are excited to announce that we will be rolling out Orion's bespoke conveyor systems across all our domestic and international sites. The consistency and quality demonstrated by Orion give us great confidence in their ability to deliver innovative solutions that align seamlessly with our global operations.