Cleaning Unit
for conveyor chains
The LUBING cleaning unit was developed to clean conveyor chains for egg transport. Cleaning is done using ultrasound and hot water with an added cleaning agent. As such, the unit safely and reliably removes dirt from the entire conveyor chain, thus eradicating breeding grounds for bacteria and fungal infestations. The cleaning unit can be retrofitted to an existing conveyor system by installing a deflecting unit for the lower chain in the conveyor system. The cleaning tank can be stationary or mobile.
Cleaning procedure
The lower chain is submerged into the cleaning tank by the deflecting unit. This is then filled with water. The integrated heating system is switched on, and the water is heated to approx 80°C. Then, a cleaning agent is added to the filled tank at 1-3%.
The cleaning procedure begins when the oscillator is switched on. The conveyor is also switched on and runs through the tank at the standard speed (7m/min). The heated rods automatically dry the chain after passing through the cleaning tank. When the cleaning procedure is complete, the conveyor chain can be removed from the tank again using the deflection unit.
The cleaning fluid is drained from the tank, and the conveyor is ready for use.
Cleaning Unit Basic structure and function
Side diagram on how it works and results
Advantages
- reliable cleaning of the conveyor chain due to a combination of thermal, chemical and ultrasonic cleaning
- inline cleaning by integrating the unit into the conveyor system – no disassembly of the chain is necessary
- can also be retrofitted directly into the conveyor line
- can be used stationary and mobile
- can also be used for safe cleaning of other parts
- simple and safe operation
