tea & coffee

FlexLink provides a range of customizable conveyor and automation solutions for the tea and coffee industry. These solutions are designed to meet the specific needs and challenges of this industry. While the exact designs may vary depending on the manufacturer’s requirements, here are some special FlexLink designs and features that are commonly used in the tea and coffee industry: 

  1. Sanitary Design: FlexLink offers conveyors and automation systems with a focus on sanitary design. This is critical in the tea and coffee industry where cleanliness and hygiene are paramount. These systems are easy to clean, and they use materials that are compatible with food production standards.

  2. Gentle Handling: Coffee beans and tea leaves are delicate products that can be easily damaged. FlexLink conveyor systems can be designed to handle these products gently, ensuring that they maintain their quality and integrity throughout the production process.

  3. Customized Layouts: FlexLink’s systems can be customized to fit the available space and layout of the manufacturing facility. This flexibility is particularly useful when space is limited or when specific production flow configurations are needed.

  4. Adjustable Speed and Precision: In the tea and coffee industry, where product quality is crucial, the speed and precision of the production process are vital. FlexLink’s systems can be adjusted to accommodate various speeds and ensure precise positioning and filling in packaging applications.

  5. Packaging Integration: FlexLink’s solutions can be seamlessly integrated with packaging machinery, such as filling machines, capping machines, and labeling systems, to create an end-to-end automated production line. This integration streamlines the packaging process and ensures product consistency.

 
 
 
 

6.Waste Reduction: FlexLink systems can be designed to minimize product waste. For example, they can incorporate mechanisms for reclaiming spilled coffee or tea, reducing production costs and waste.

7. Modularity: FlexLink’s conveyor systems are modular, making it easy to adapt to changes in production requirements. Manufacturers can add or reconfigure segments as needed to accommodate different products or packaging formats.

8.Traceability and Quality Control: FlexLink’s solutions often include built-in tracking and traceability features. This is crucial in the tea and coffee industry for quality control, compliance with industry standards, and recalls if necessary.

9.Safety Features: FlexLink designs its systems with safety in mind. This includes features such as emergency stops, safety guards, and safety interlocks to protect operators and prevent accidents.

10.Energy Efficiency: FlexLink places an emphasis on energy efficiency in its designs, helping manufacturers reduce energy consumption and operational costs.

11.Noise Reduction: The coffee and tea industry often requires a quiet production environment. FlexLink’s conveyor systems can be designed to minimize noise levels, improving the working environment for employees.

 

FlexLink's solution for tea & coffee industry

X45 plastic chain conveyor
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X65 plastic chain conveyor
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X85 plastic chain conveyor
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X180 plastic chain conveyor
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X300 plastic chain conveyor 
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XH plastic chain conveyor
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XK plastic chain conveyor
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XS plastic chain conveyor
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WL modular wide belt conveyor
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WK modular wide belt conveyor
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 X85 compact spiral conveyor 
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X70X plastic chain conveyor 
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 X85X plastic chain conveyor 
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X180X plastic chain conveyor 
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X300X plastic chain conveyor 
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WLX modular wide belt conveyor
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RC10
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RC12
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RC14 
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RI20 
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  • The X45 plastic chain conveyor system uses an aluminum beam and provides flexible horizontal and vertical product distribution.
  • It has space-saving tight vertical bends, allowing for easy transportation and operator access across multiple levels.
  • The system has a standard chain width of 45 mm and can handle products weighing from a few grams to 8 kg.
  • It comes with a collection of standard components that can be quickly customized and delivered.
  • The conveyor’s configuration can be adjusted to meet specific production requirements, taking into account factors such as temperature and strength.
  • The X65 plastic chain conveyor system utilizes an aluminum beam to facilitate horizontal and vertical distribution of products.
  • Its tight vertical bends enable efficient multilevel transportation, saving floor space and providing easy access for operators.
  • The system has a standard conveyor chain width of 65 mm and can handle a wide range of products, weighing from a few grams up to 10 kg, in various shapes.
  • A collection of standard components ensures the ability to design a customized conveyor solution with a quick delivery time.
  • The conveyor can be configured with a suitable chain based on specific production requirements, such as temperature and strength.
  • The X85 plastic chain conveyor system, featuring an aluminum beam, allows for both horizontal and vertical distribution of products.
  • Its tight vertical bends enable efficient multilevel transportation, saving floor space and ensuring easy access for operators.
  • The standard conveyor chain width is 85 mm, accommodating a wide range of products weighing from a few grams up to 15 kg, in various shapes.
  • A collection of standard components ensures the ability to design a customized conveyor solution with a fast delivery time.
  • The conveyor can be configured with a suitable chain based on specific production requirements, including factors like temperature and strength.
  • The X180 plastic chain conveyor system, featuring an aluminum beam, allows for both horizontal and vertical distribution of products.
  • Its tight vertical bends enable efficient multilevel transportation, optimizing floor space and providing easy access for operators.
  • The standard conveyor chain width is 180 mm, accommodating a wide range of products weighing from a few grams up to 15 kg, in various shapes. 
  • A collection of standard components ensures the ability to design a customized conveyor solution with a fast delivery time.
  • The conveyor can be configured with a suitable chain based on specific production requirements, including factors like temperature and strength.
  • The X300 plastic chain conveyor system, featuring an aluminum beam, allows for both horizontal and vertical distribution of products.
  • Its tight vertical bends enable efficient multilevel transportation, optimizing floor space and providing easy access for operators.
  • The standard conveyor chain width is 300 mm, accommodating a wide range of products weighing from a few grams up to 15 kg, in various shapes.
  • A collection of standard components ensures the ability to design a customized conveyor solution with a fast delivery time.
  • The conveyor can be configured with a suitable chain based on specific production requirements, including factors like temperature and strength.
  • The XH plastic chain conveyor system, featuring an aluminum beam, allows for both horizontal and vertical distribution of products.
  • Its tight vertical bends enable efficient multilevel transportation, optimizing floor space and providing easy access for operators.
  • The standard conveyor chain width is 150 mm, accommodating a wide range of products weighing from a few grams up to 20 kg, in various shapes.
  • A collection of standard components ensures the ability to design a customized conveyor solution with a fast delivery time.
  • The conveyor can be configured with a suitable chain based on specific production requirements, including factors like temperature and strength.
  • The XK plastic chain conveyor system, featuring an aluminum beam, allows for both horizontal and vertical distribution of products.
  • Its tight vertical bends enable efficient multilevel transportation, optimizing floor space and providing easy access for operators.
  • The standard conveyor chain width is 150 mm, accommodating a wide range of products weighing from a few grams up to 30 kg, in various shapes.
  • A collection of standard components ensures the ability to design a customized conveyor solution with a fast delivery time.
  • The conveyor can be configured with a suitable chain based on specific production requirements, including factors like temperature and strength.
  • The XS plastic chain conveyor system, featuring an aluminum beam, allows for both horizontal and vertical distribution of products. 
  • Its tight vertical bends enable efficient multilevel transportation, optimizing floor space and providing easy access for operators.
  • The standard conveyor chain width is 45 mm, accommodating a wide range of products weighing from a few grams up to 2 kg, in various shapes.
  • A collection of standard components ensures the ability to design a customized conveyor solution with a fast delivery time. 
  • The conveyor can be configured with a suitable chain based on specific production requirements, including factors like temperature and strength.
  • The WL modular wide belt conveyor is ideal for horizontal transport between various production equipment such as case packers, cartoners, in-case fillers, shrink/stretch wrappers, or bulk packers.
  • The conveyor features modular plastic belt widths ranging from 304 to 608 mm, which are fitted in an aluminum beam. 
  • The wide belt design allows for side-flexing up to 600 mm, enabling efficient transport and accumulation in different configurations.
  • The plastic belt surface ensures the safe and gentle handling of conveyed goods, while an optional high-friction belt is available for vertical ascents.
  • The fine mesh pattern of the chain reduces the risk of jamming or tearing of transported goods, improving operator safety.
  • The WK modular wide belt conveyor is an excellent choice for horizontal transport between various production equipment, including case packers, cartoners, in-case fillers, shrink/stretch wrappers, or bulk packers.
  • The conveyor features modular plastic belt widths ranging from 150 to 1200 mm, which are fitted in an aluminum beam.
  • One of the advantages of this conveyor is its side-flexing wide belt, which can reach up to 1200 mm, allowing for efficient transport and accumulation in multiple configurations.
  • The plastic belt surface ensures safe and gentle transport of the conveyed goods, with the option of a high-friction belt for vertical ascents.
  • The fine mesh pattern of the chain reduces the risk of jamming or tearing of transported goods, while also improving operator safety.
  • The X85 compact spiral conveyor stands out with its unique design, offering a 40% smaller footprint compared to common solutions in the market, thereby saving valuable floor space.
  • The standard conveyor chain width is 85 mm, accommodating a wide range of products weighing from a few grams up to 2 kg.
  • This spiral conveyor is designed to provide a compact and high throughput solution for elevating products up or down with a maximum elevation of 2900 mm over the floor.
  • It ensures a continuous flow of products without any losses caused by unexpected stops or interruptions.
  • With its small footprint of 585 mm in diameter, the spiral conveyor seamlessly integrates into existing systems or layouts, facilitating smooth operation and integration.
  • The X85X plastic chain conveyor system features a stainless steel beam, providing a clean, robust, and modular solution for industries with strict cleanliness requirements such as food processing, pharmaceutical, and hygiene.
  • The system includes a complete range of guide rails and supports, ensuring versatility and adaptability.
  • With a standard conveyor chain width of 85 mm, the system can accommodate a wide range of products weighing from a few grams up to 15 kg.
  • The design of the system is focused on increasing cleanliness by minimizing dirt pockets and maximizing rounded surfaces for better drainage.
  • Standardization of components simplifies the assembly and installation process, reducing start-up time, and allowing for quick and easy line modifications.
  • The X180X plastic chain conveyor system features stainless steel beams, offering a clean, robust, and modular solution for industries with strict cleanliness requirements such as food processing, pharmaceutical, and hygiene.
  • The system includes a complete range of guide rails and supports, providing versatility and adaptability.
  • With a standard conveyor chain width of 180 mm, the system can accommodate a wide range of products weighing from a few grams up to 15 kg.
  • The design of the system focuses on increasing cleanliness by minimizing dirt pockets and maximizing rounded surfaces for improved drainage.
  • Standardization of components simplifies the assembly and installation process, reducing start-up time, and enabling quick and easy line modifications.
  • The X300X plastic chain conveyor system features stainless steel beams, providing a clean, robust, and modular solution for industries with stringent cleanliness requirements such as food processing, pharmaceutical, and hygiene.
  • The system includes a complete range of guide rails and supports, offering versatility and adaptability.
  • With a standard conveyor chain width of 300 mm, the system can handle a wide range of products weighing from a few grams up to 15 kg. 
  • The design of the system emphasizes cleanliness by minimizing dirt pockets and maximizing rounded surfaces, enhancing drainage and sanitation.
  • Standardization of components simplifies assembly and installation, reducing start-up time, and facilitating quick and easy line modifications.
  • The WLX modular wide belt conveyor is specifically designed for demanding primary and secondary packaging applications.
  • It addresses key requirements of modern packing processes, including easy cleaning, smooth product handling, operator safety, robustness, long lifespan, and low maintenance costs.
  • The conveyor belt is composed of plastic hinged links connected by plastic rods.
  • The belt is available in five standard widths: 152, 203, 304, 456, and 608 mm.
  • It features a minimal number of seams and open hinges, making it easy to clean. The top belt can be lifted, and the outer slide rails can be folded back, facilitating convenient cleaning. 
  • The conveyor system incorporates an easy-to-clean, free-hanging return belt to ensure hygiene standards are met.
  • A collaborative robot palletizer,the RC12 handles payloads of up to 10kg at twelve boxes per minute. Without a fence or cage surrounding it, the small footprint gives flexibility in its location.
  • Following ISO standard TS 15066 for robots, the RC12 is designed to work alongside personnel; if an operator comes into contact with the robot arm, it will automatically stop to reduce the risk of injury.
  • Robot Config software allows the operator to quickly design a new pallet pattern or load an existing one, including interlayers and adjustments for label location. 
  • The drag-and-drop tool eliminates design errors and takes less than 10 minutes to create the first configuration. It eliminates the need for programming or training.
  • A collaborative robot palletizer, the RC14 handles payloads of up to 12kg at twelve boxes per minute. Without a fence or cage surrounding it, the small footprint gives flexibility in its location.
  • Following ISO standard TS 15066 for robots, the RC14 is designed to work alongside personnel; if an operator comes into contact with the robot arm, it will automatically stop to reduce the risk of injury.
  • Robot Config software allows the operator to quickly design a new pallet pattern or load an existing one, including interlayers and adjustments for label location.
  • The drag-and-drop tool eliminates design errors and takes less than 10 minutes to create the first configuration. It eliminates the need for programming or training
  • With the ability to handle payloads of up to 15kg at 12 cycles per minute, the RI20 does not have a mainframe attached to the floor, making it a mobile solution suitable for use in multiple production lines.
  • Robot set-up and configuration are straightforward, thanks to the user-friendly design of the interface. Also available on a tablet, in addition to the control panel, there is no need for complicated programming or robotics training, meaning the RI20 facilitates quick and easy set-up. 
  • FlexLink also offers a data collection package and a telephone helpline for remote assistance.Two pallet loading positions enable continuous operations, and an enhanced safety system creates a safe co-existence with operators.
  •  When motion is detected in the safety area, the production does not stop. Instead, it slows down. The movement is identified by scanners and light curtains, changing the robot arm’s speed.
  • A collaborative robot palletizer, the RC10 handles payloads of up to 8kg at eight boxes per minute. Without a fence or cage surrounding it, the small footprint gives flexibility in its location.
  • Following ISO standard TS 15066 for robots, the RC10 is designed to work alongside personnel; if an operator comes into contact with the robot arm, it will automatically stop to reduce the risk of injury.
  • Robot Config software allows the operator to quickly design a new pallet pattern or load an existing one, including interlayers and adjustments for label location.
  • The drag-and-drop tool eliminates design errors and takes less than 10 minutes to create the first configuration. It eliminates the need for programming or training.