What are food processing looking for?

Food processing equipment needs to perform reliably while meeting demanding requirements for sanitation, cleaning and maintenance.

Food processors are looking for solutions that can help them:

✅ Eliminate hydraulic oil from equipment in and around food handling areas

✅ Simplify washdown procedures

✅ Improve sanitary machine design

✅ Reduce maintenance requirements

✅ Reduce hydraulic infrastructure such as pumps and hoses

✅ Provide precise and controllable movement

For equipment manufacturers, these requirements are becoming an increasingly important part of machine design.

A shift toward smarter machine design

Food processors are placing greater emphasis on sanitation, efficient cleaning and reliable equipment – while OEMs are looking for ways to meet these expectations without compromising machine performance and at the same time the are gaining labor saving.

Electric actuation offers an alternative approach for applications where high force and reliable movement are required.

By reducing hydraulic infrastructure, electric solutions can help simplify machine design and support the demands of modern food processing equipment.

A heavy-duty electric solution for sanitary dumper applications

Configured for demanding dumper applications.

Sanitay dumper applications require reliable movement, high force and robust components that can perform in demanding production environments.

The BJ-Gear stainless steel heavy-duty actuator can be configured specifically around the requirements of your dumper application.

It provides a robust electric alternative for applications where traditional hydraulic lifting solution has been used.

Potential applications include:

• Pivot dumpers
• Tote dumpers
• Combo dumpers
• Vat dumpers
• Material handling systems

From force and stroke length to speed, duty cycle and installation requirements, the actuator can be configured to fit the machine.

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Eliminate hydraulic oil near food handling areas

Electric actuation eliminates hydraulic oil from the actuation system, helping reduce concerns around leaks and oil management in and around food handling areas.

Improve sanitary design

A stainless steel electric actuator can support a simpler machine design with fewer hydraulic components, hoses and connections.

Simplify washdown procedures

Reducing hydraulic infrastructure can make equipment easier to clean and simplify washdown procedures.

Reduce maintenance requirements

Fewer hydraulic components can reduce the amount of equipment requiring inspection, servicing and replacement.

Lower labor dependency

Reduced maintenance and servicing requirements can help lower the time and labor required to keep equipment running.

Deliver high-force performance

Electric actuation can deliver the force, precision and reliable movement required for demanding applications.

A smarter approach to demanding applications

The right actuation solution is about more than the initial component cost.

For OEM manufacturers, cleaning, maintenance, labor, reliability and machine design all contribute to the long-term value of the equipment.

BJ-Gear combines heavy-duty electric actuation, stainless steel construction and application-specific configuration to help OEMs develop reliable solutions for demanding food processing equipment.

Looking for an electric solution for your dumper or other demanding application?

Let's discuss your requirements.

Since 1964, BJ-Gear A/S has developed and manufactured high-quality gearboxes, actuators and complete transmission solutions for a wide range of industries. With modern production facilities in Denmark, skilled employees and flexible manufacturing, we combine proven engineering expertise with a strong focus on customisation, quality and reliable delivery. Today, customised solutions account for a significant part of our production, developed in close cooperation with our customers to meet specific requirements for design, functionality and performance.

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