Van der Graaf Drum Motors vs. Conventional Motor/Gearbox: Safety, Efficiency and Sanitation

06/06/2017

Jorge Sanchez of Taylor Farms talks to us about their experience with the Van der Graaf drum motor as opposed to the old motor and gearbox setup, as well as the benefits that helped them decide to transition to using motorized pulley throughout their facility.

How Food Processors like Taylor Farms Use Conveyor Drives to Meet Food Safety Standards

06/06/2017

Mark Hoffseth, president of Coastal Manufacturing, talks about the impact of the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) to food manufacturers. He shares how Coastal Manufacturing and their clients have been able to update to cleaner, more reliable conveyor drives to meet the higher level of sanitation standards.

Eliminating Foreign Material Contamination with the Van der Graaf Drum Motor

02/21/2017

Conveyor drives that use plastic sprockets and other plastic drive components are major contributors to foreign material contamination (FMC), particularly in processing areas where belt conveyors are used. Learn how to eliminate foreign material contamination with the Van der Graaf Drum Motor that requires no sprockets. Designed and engineered to drive conveyor belts in food processing plants where sanitation is paramount.