Frozen is Not a Problem at Alba!

Conveying products in temperatures at or below freezing can present unique challenges. Let’s ignore the fact that people weren’t born to thrive in extreme cold. How are products palletized and moved from point A to point B? How is the equipment maintained to provide a long-term, cost effective solution? Does anybody envision their dream job as palletizing products in sub-zero conditions?

As a result, with improved technology and robotics, we can keep people safer than their predecessors. But what about the equipment moving the product? For our team at Alba, special considerations begin when the temperature is 32°F and below – even as low as minus 20°F.

Through a detailed analysis, understanding the operating conditions, and knowing the desired end results, Alba handily identifies and defines the ideal cold environment palletizing solution – striking the delicate balance between investment, performance, and efficiency.

Recently, one of our new Alba system integrators brought a project to Alba Manufacturing. The application – a pallet conveyor in a "brisk" minus 15°F freezer environment. The product being transported: 40” x 48” CHEP pallets with picture frame bottom, weighing up to 2,000 lbs. maximum.

Aside from developing a rock-solid conveyor system, Alba provided low temperature grease in the roller bearings, low temperature lubrication in the reducers, a common hydraulic unit, and hydraulic cylinders for the two (2) In-Frame (IFT) Chain Transfers.

Conveyor/Product Specifications

Model 251160-4.5 Chain Driven Live Roller Conveyor
Length:	4' - 10-1/2" and 9'-0"
Rollers:	2-1/2" Diameter x 11 Gauge with 11/16" Hex Shafts and Two (2) #60A15 Sprockets
Effective Width:	52” and 56”
Motor/Reducer:	3/4 HP Baldor Motor and Dodge Tigear II Reducer
Speed:	30 FPM @ 60 Hz
Elevation:	18" and 18-3/4" Top of Roller
Paint:	Alba Blue and Safety Yellow Guards
Standard Items Included:	Fixed end stops for pick-up by fork truck from the side.

Model IFT251160-4.5-3S 3-Strand In-Frame Transfer
Length:	5' - 7-1/2"
Rollers:	2-1/2" Diameter x 11 Gauge with 11/16" Hex Shafts and Two (2) #60A15 Sprockets
Effective Width:	52”
Motor:	3/4 HP Baldor Motor on CDLR, 1 HP Baldor Motor on Transfer
Speed:	30 FPM, Fixed
Elevation:	18" Top of Roller
Chains:	RC-80, 3-Strand on 19-1/2"” Centers
Paint:	Alba Blue and Safety Yellow Guards
Standard Items Included:	Fixed end stops to center pallets prior to transferring.

How did we make the customer’s life easier? Alba shipped the CDLR Conveyors fully assembled including supports. The transfers were shipped as complete units (CDLR and pop-up chains assembled as one unit) with supports and proximity sensors pre-mounted.

How did we make our system integrator’s life easier? With our vast experience, we provided a reliable solution, ready for immediate installation – which enabled them to focus on other areas of their system, freeing up valuable manpower.

Lastly, did we make the grade? Both our system integrator and his customer were extremely pleased with the design, functionality, overall structure and ease of installation of the conveyors.

Now that part of their operation is easy to maintain and worry free.

If you have a cold-temperature/freezer application, and don’t want to get frozen by price or long lead times, give us a call at 866.252.2634 or visit our website at www.albamfg.com. We can help.

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