Conveyor system for the food and beverage industry

for food productsfor grainfor hygienic applications

Overview
The LBIA enclosed belt conveyor is a fully enclosed, modular conveyor designed for hygienic bulk handling with a throughput range of 350–2600 t/h. It features a self-cleaning tensioning station with a cage pulley and lateral paddles to prevent product backup and reduce dust emission.

Key benefits

• Low energy consumption per ton: optimized idlers and return configuration reduce power needs.
• Dust containment and product protection: fully enclosed design eliminates dust emission to the plant environment.
• Reduced downtime: critical components designed for quick replacement and straightforward maintenance.

Applications

• Wheat and other cereals
• Cocoa
• Corn / maize
• Durum wheat
• Lentils, peas and pulses
• Malting and milling operations
• Nuts and seeds
• Sorghum and beans

Hygienic design — Key features

• Self-cleaning tensioning station with product inlet: cage pulley prevents buildup in the belt deflection area; lateral paddles return material onto the main belt.
• Fully modular construction: allows multiple inlets and intermediate outlets, inclines and double‑outlet options to adapt to plant layouts.
• Operational safety and monitoring: options for belt misalignment detection, bearing heat monitoring and other sensors for early fault detection.

Process chain — relevant steps

• 1. Intake / Reception
• 2. Cleaning & Aspiration
• 3. Drying
• 4. Conveying
• 5. Dedusting & Filtering
• 6. Storage
• 7. Ship Loading & Unloading

Technical specifications

• Throughput: 350–2600 t/h
• Design: fully enclosed, modular belt conveyor
• Tensioning: self-cleaning tensioning station with cage pulley and lateral paddles
• Flexibility: multiple inlets and intermediate outlets; double outlet and inclined configurations available
• Energy efficiency: optimized idlers and material return reduce energy per ton
• Maintenance: quick-replacement design for key parts
• Monitoring: options for belt misalignment and bearing heat detection
• Intended use: grain, pulses, nuts, seeds, cocoa and other bulk food commodities