The sustained and rapid development of the food industry has created vast market opportunities for the food equipment industry. China's food equipment industry has embarked on a path of structural adjustment and growth, necessitating that industry enterprises develop more processing equipment tailored to the actual demands of China's food industry. Belt conveyors, particularly
wire mesh conveyor belts and conveyor chains, are extensively utilized in the food industry, encompassing beverages, mineral water, snacks, and other segments.
In the design process of beverage chain conveyors, several challenges arise:
Rationality and Reusability of Conveying Components:
The design of chain plate conveyors entails separating them into distinct modules and their constituent components once the layout is finalized. This results in a vast array of parts with varying specifications. Standardizing the conveying modules and components, thereby reducing their types and quantities, is crucial. Utilizing limited components to assemble modules tailored to individual needs and integrating them into a conveyor line that meets requirements is vital for shortening the design and manufacturing cycle of beverage chain conveyors. This approach also helps in cutting costs and enhancing management efficiency. The
Wire Mesh Conveyor Belt, with its modular design, facilitates easy standardization and serialization of components.
Flexibility and Speed of Layout Design:
Layout design plays a pivotal role in the design process of chain plate conveyors. Previously, this process relied heavily on seasoned senior engineers with extensive experience. The design was executed in a two-dimensional CAD system, limiting the realism and ease of horizontal resizing. The
Conveyor Chain's numerous lines in a top-down view made even copying a module's top-down view cumbersome. This reliance on experience often led to errors and inefficiencies. Therefore, establishing information resources that support layout design and providing specialized design tools is imperative. These tools not only expedite and enhance design quality but also leverage information sharing and transmission within production enterprises. The integration of three-dimensional design tools allows for more realistic simulations and faster iterations, significantly boosting design flexibility and speed.
Feasibility Analysis of Design Results:
From demand analysis to layout design and production operation, the chain plate conveyor's design process involves numerous stages and iterations. Ensuring the rationality and optimal operation of the design during this process is crucial. Interacting with simulation analysis systems to assess the layout design's rationality and obtain optimal design results is necessary. Combining design resources with specialized design tools to generate actual 3D assembly drawings, simulate real conveying effects, and guide production and assembly is also vital. Utilizing a specialized design system for beverage chain conveyors enables real-time display of design results, allowing for early detection of issues. This achieves the objectives of shortening the design cycle, reducing production costs, and improving design quality. The wire
mesh conveyor belt, with its adaptability to various layouts and ease of integration with simulation tools, plays a pivotal role in this process.
