Challenge
One of the nation’s largest snack food producers needed a conveying solution that could be quickly cleaned between batches and easily moved between production areas. Frequent product changeovers required full wash-down capability, while the existing process forced employees to clean conveyors from ladders — a time-consuming and unsafe method.
Solution
Hapman provided a Hi/Lo Helix Flexible Screw Conveyor designed to meet both mobility and sanitation needs. The unit’s mobile base and pivoting design allow operators to raise or lower the conveyor for cleaning, inspection, or auger changeovers — all from ground level.
With an electric actuator for smooth height adjustment, the conveyor can be safely and efficiently maneuvered throughout the plant — even through standard doorways — without disassembly. This design eliminated the need for ladders and improved worker safety during routine maintenance.
Result
The snack manufacturer now performs complete cleanouts in five minutes or less using one maintenance person, without special tools or equipment. The Hi/Lo Helix’s portability and fast changeover capability helped the team meet strict food safety requirements while reducing downtime and improving overall production efficiency.