An experienced conveyor supplier can advise food processors on the ideal options for resolving common challenges associated with conveying powdered food products, such as caking, packing, and hazardous dust emissions.

Almost every industry has a powdered version of products or ingredients that will require transport throughout a production facility for further processing. Within the food processing industry, this encompasses a range of products including powdered sugar, flour, coffee, cocoa, food additives, protein concentrates, and isolates.

However, there can be challenges in conveying these types of ingredients if the powder is sticky, hygroscopic, or tends to cake or pack. Powdered food products and ingredients can also present significant health and safety hazards when they become airborne and are combustible or have explosive properties.

The quandary for processors is selecting the right conveyor from the variety of options and brands available, which can involve considering all these factors as well as the material’s characteristics, flow rate, and other requirements.

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