Unveiling the CablePro™ Tubular Drag Conveyor
Hapman, a global leader in custom bulk material handling equipment, made a significant impact at PACK EXPO 2024, held from November 3-6 at McCormick Place in Chicago. The company unveiled its new CablePro™ Tubular Drag Conveyor, marking its first major product launch since 2008 and showcasing nearly eight decades of expertise in tubular drag conveying technology.
Advanced Design for Food Industry Applications
The CablePro™ Tubular Drag Conveyor represents a notable advancement in material handling, particularly for the food industry. Designed for gentle and efficient transport of delicate products such as cereals, grains, nuts, frozen foods, and pet food, the CablePro™ incorporates FDA-compliant components, including food-grade coatings and polished stainless-steel tubing. The conveyor’s innovative design features self-lubricating UHMW disks injection-molded onto a pre-stretched, food-grade oil-lubricated stainless-steel braided cable with a nylon coating, ensuring product integrity and meeting stringent sanitation standards.
Key Features and Benefits
The CablePro™ offers several key features designed for durability, efficiency, and ease of maintenance. It features pre-stretched, high strength, food-grade coated stainless steel cable for extended life, ensuring long-lasting performance in demanding environments. The system incorporates proprietary self lubricating UHMW disks that reduce friction and wear. Stainless-steel sprockets for prolonged durability are included, with polished edges that reduce cable fray and degradation. Installation is streamlined thanks to labor saving installation with tubing engineered and cut to application length, flanged, and match-marked, for faster assembly.
Integration and Versatility
Matt Richardson, Vice President at Hapman, emphasized the CablePro™’s ability to meet specific market demands for gentle, efficient, and reliable transport while adhering to strict sanitation guidelines. The conveyor’s versatility allows for seamless integration with other Hapman products, including Bulk Bag Unloaders, Posi Portion feeders, and SolidQuid® liquid-solid mixing systems, enabling manufacturers to optimize their processes and boost productivity.
Showcasing the Bulk Bag Unloader
In addition to the CablePro™, Hapman showcased its versatile Bulk Bag Unloader at PACK EXPO 2024. This robust solution, designed for efficient and safe handling of bulk materials, features heavy-duty 3″ tubing construction, adjustable heights for various bag sizes, dust control systems, vibration devices, and optional 1-ton or 2-ton hoists and trolleys with load-tested, certified bag adapters. The Bulk Bag Unloader demonstrates Hapman’s commitment to providing comprehensive material handling solutions that enhance efficiency and productivity in packaging and processing operations.
Conclusion: Hapman’s Commitment to Innovation
Hapman’s presence at PACK EXPO 2024 underscored its dedication to innovation and customer-focused solutions in the material handling industry. The launch of the CablePro™ Tubular Drag Conveyor, alongside the showcase of their Bulk Bag Unloader, demonstrates Hapman’s commitment to providing efficient, customizable solutions that meet the unique needs of each customer in the packaging and processing sectors. As the industry continues to evolve, Hapman’s latest offerings promise to play a crucial role in enhancing efficiency and productivity for manufacturers across various sectors.
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