Whether chocolates, cookies or crisps – the new mid-range PiFlow fc vacuum conveyor from the production automation specialist Piab handles all. Suitable for vacuum conveying of food, but also chemicals that do not require the use of full acid resistant stainless steel, the PiFlow fc is a premium heavy duty vacuum conveyor.

Using the same design as the company’s premium range PiFlow p and PiFlow t conveyors, but in electropolished stainless steel (ASTM 304) rather than the acid resistant grade (ASTM 316L), the PiFlow fc serves manufacturers of, for instance, confectionery and baking goods, snacks or nutraceuticals. Available in a wide capacity range from 3 to 33 l per conveying cycle, up to 8 t/h, the easy-to-install and user-friendly conveyor offers high throughput with a small footprint.

Like all of the manufacturer’s conveyors, the PiFlow fc offers a fully contained unit that enables potentially toxic and allergenic powders to be transported without the risk of operators and the surrounding work environment being exposed to hazardous materials. Antistatic filters and seals are available.

The company’s special Coax technology, used throughout the whole PiFlow conveyor range, ensures that vacuum is created in the most energy and cost-effective way possible, and is only used when the pump is running. Automatic filter cleaning and an overall hygienic design make the new conveyor easy to clean and requiring minimal maintenance. Every Material in contact with the conveyed product is in compliance with FDA, EC No. 1935/2004 and EC No. 10/2011.