SECTION 3 - OPERATION
6. Loading the Conveyor
Achieving maximum production is dependent on proper utilization of the conveyor belt. Depending on size,
pans can be placed on the conveyor belt in a variety of configurations to best use the space available.
The following illustrations show placement of various size round pans to achieve maximum production rates.
Pans in other sizes or shapes will require different placement. You will have to determine the best placement
configuration for your pans. DO NOT place pans off the edge of the belt or allow them to overhang.
6'
8'
Production output for any pan size can be easily calculated using the following formula:
This formula is based on a succession of single pans being placed on the belt. No consideration is given to
multiple pans across the 18" wide belt nor to staggered loading. The hourly production rate obtained by the
above calculation must be multiplied by a factor equal to the number of pans placed across the belt.
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