Application Bulletin QV11
Quadro Vac
 

CONVEYING SOFT CANDIES

 

Background / Requirement

The material to be conveyed was small, hard, irregularly shaped, gummy candies which were pinkish in colour. The candies ranged in size from 1 cm x 8 mm down to 3 mm x 2 mm (0.4” x 0.315”to 0.12”x 0.08”). The customer wanted to determine whether it was possible to convey the candies at a capacity rate of 400 lbs in 20 minutes (or 1200 lb/hr) with minimal damage to the product.

Quadro Vac Performance

A Quadro Vac model 820 was used with a 3 Hp pump. The candies were picked up using a 1 1/2” wand and discharged into a 10 gallon pail. The capacity rate obtained was excellent and exceeded the customer’s expectations. A good flow of product was established with no build-up on the Quadro Vac components and only trace amounts of damage to the discharged product (less than 1%).

Summary

The Quadro Vac is a versatile conveyor of candies of irregular shapes, sizes and textures. It ensures a good capacity rate and minimizes damage to the product during the conveying process in a clean, safe environment.