Baker Perkins’ new cooling conveyors are designed to match the outputs of the HPX and MPX series of extruders. The range of stainless-steel belt conveyors provides the cooling efficiency and evenness of flaking that are essential to maximise end-product quality.

Their introduction is key to the development of turnkey, fully automated powder coating process lines. Once extruder and cooling conveyor operating parameters are defined for a specific product, one-button production start-up and fully automated shutdown are achievable.

Increased production time through effective maintenance is critical, and integration into the line’s control system allows automated cleaning of the cooling conveyor, minimising risk of cross batch contamination and increasing operator safety.

At the beginning and end of a production run the calendar roll section retracts and a container is automatically positioned to capture waste material. The flaking unit has its own air vortex cleaning system for dust extraction, cutting labour and turnaround time whilst ensuring high quality product with low contamination risk.

Additional features include easy access to squeeze rolls that can be inched in reverse for cleaning; and quick release spray bars for ease of changing blocked nozzles.