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MERGING & SORTING

COMBINE, DIVERT OR SEPARATE PRODUCT FLOWS

Combine or separate multiple lines of product flow between downstream and upstream processes to optimize production and efficiency. Maintain flow control and product integrity and positioning.

Choose from belt and horizontal motion conveyors built specifically to your food application.

Walnuts merging onto PFI horizontal motion conveyors.

WHY MERGE & SORT?

PFI equipment merges multiple lines of product or diverts into multiple lines or machines. Keep all production processes up and running.

CONTROL PRODUCT FLOW

Keep all production processes up and running with the right product flow.

FLEXIBLE CONFIGURATIONS

Merge, divert, and sort throughout your line based on your application – from primary processing to packaging.

GENTLE PRODUCT HANDLING

All equipment is designed to avoid fine loss, breaks, and residue of a wide range of food products.

SANITARY DESIGN

We put sanitation at the forefront of our designs. Equipment is designed for maximum accessibility and ease of cleaning.

MERGING & SORTING CONVEYOR COMPARISON

COMMON FOOD INDUSTRIES

Whether your product is sticky, dusty, wrapped or not, our equipment can move throughout your processing line. We have decades of experience throughout the following food industries. Don’t see your category? Contact us for your custom configuration.

Design, Testing + Installation

Each project is custom configured to a layout and application by engineers with years of experience. Run a full FAT of PFI and other equipment in our Algona, Iowa facility for peace of mind, then trust our skilled technicians to install it accurately and efficiently.

SANITARY DESIGN

We put sanitation at the forefront of our designs. Equipment is designed for maximum accessibility and ease of cleaning, in line with food processing equipment design standards.
  • From stainless steel construction to open frames to options to help easily access, clean, and validate.

FLAT-BED BELT CONVEYORS PRECISELY CONFIGURED FOR YOUR MERGING & SORTING NEEDS

Horizontal belt conveyors are common, flexible solutions to move product throughout your food processing plant.

Customize dimensions, belt type, and options to cater to your merging and sorting applications.

PURmotion horizontal motion conveyor from PFI
Food production factory platform built by PFI

FULL SYSTEM SUPPORT

Trust PFI to design and manufacture the complementary structures you need around your elevated processes. From stairs to platforms, we put the same craftmanship into integrating and supporting your entire line.

THE PFI DIFFERENCE

We care as much about your products and operation as you do. We work hard to ensure our conveying solutions fit and operate viably from the word go. And if there’s an issue, we’re committed to be there until it’s right.
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OTHER APPLICATIONS

Our sanitary conveying and handling equipment perform these key functions on your processing line, from end to end.

Accumulating

Store product inline, then control flow down stream to optimize line efficiency with Storeveyors, Distribution Systems, and horizontal motion conveyors.

Bulk Handling

Introduce or move bulk product to the line with bucket elevators, distribution systems, and dumpers.

General Conveying

Move product efficiently from step to step using belt, horizontal motion, and vibratory conveyors.

Positioning

Align product accurately so it’s staged for the next step in your process using belt conveyors

REQUEST A CONFIGURATION

Ready to get started on your configuration? Contact us to customize our food-grade sanitary conveying equipment to your application, layout, and processes.

Sanitary conveying, delivered.™

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300 Kofab Drive
Algona, IA 50511


515.295.7265


sales@pficonveyors.com

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