New Greenhouse Conveyors Help Automation Become More Functional
The latest conveyor and shipping systems from leading manufacturers are designed to be more versatile and customized to any operation. Check out the slideshow above for a look at the newest models.
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Buffer Belt Conveyors (Javo)
Designed to be versatile and customizable, Javo Buffer Systems can be used in almost any growing environment. Javo Buffer conveyors can function alone as packing and accumulation tables, or can be paired with Javo robots for use with forklift systems and for automated plant spacing. Javo’s buffer conveyors come in a variety of standard sizes, with custom sizes also available. Touch-screen PLC programming ensures the system is easy to program and easy to use. Javo Buffer Belts reduce labor costs and staffing levels, increase production numbers, and reduce damage to pots and trays. Javousa.net/buffer-belt
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Sorting Systems (Javo)
Using Javo’s software, the Javo Sorting System allows growers to use their conveyor systems for plant buffering, as well as sorting by height, color, volume, or other characteristics. This programmable customization creates a fast, efficient, labor- and money-saving delivery system for greenhouses. Custom dimensions and customer specifications are possible to fit any growers’ space and needs. Javousa.net/sorting-systems
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Transport Conveyors (Javo)
Javo’s Transport Conveyors are available in standard lengths of 3, 6, and 10 meters, with standard widths ranging from 150 mm to 400 mm. Constructed of high-quality, corrosion-resistant stainless steel, Javo conveyors come standard with powerful 1/4hp, 220v electric motors, and rugged 1:13 gearboxes to ensure even the heaviest, most water-laden plants won’t bog down. Up to five conveyors can be linked through one main section to maximize efficiency and minimize costs. Speed control is also available. Corners, turning arms, and supports are also available. Javousa.net/conveyor-belts
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Rapid-Veyor PMC Portable Modular Conveyor (Rapid Automated)
The Rapid-Veyor PMC is a modular conveyor system. One 12½-foot drive section can power up to seven slave sections for a total system length of 100 feet. Constructed of aluminum, the system was designed with greenhouse and nursery environments in mind. Rapid-veyor.com
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Rapid-Veyor PMC Drop-In Drive (Rapid Automated)
The Rapid-Veyor Drop-In Drive makes the PMC conveyor unique. Add it to any slave section to make it portable.
Technical Details:
• Add-on weighs approximately 40 pounds
• Runs on 110VAC
• Variable speed
• Forward/reverse
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Drive-Line Conveyor (AgriNomix)
Drive-Line conveyors are portable, and are ideal for temporary seasonal set ups and economical, long-distance runs. They include a master drive conveyor section, which operates some quantity of slave conveyor sections, up to a maximum length of 150 feet. Additional master sections and slave sections can be added for longer lengths, or to maneuver around corners. AgriNomix.com
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Stand-Alone Conveyor (AgriNomix)
Stand-Alone conveyor sections each have their own motor and direct drive gear box. They can be positioned and hooked together end to end for just about any length required, or placed independently in production lines where needed. AgriNomix.com
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Pac-Line Enclosed Track Overhead Conveyor (Pacline)
The Enclosed Track Overhead Conveyor is a versatile conveyor available for use in transporting plants in greenhouses. The conveyor moves hanging plants through watering stations and loading areas in the greenhouse. The conveyor track offers very tight radius curves so it can be routed to incline, decline, or wind around equipment easily and without additional drives. Installations are quick and simple; the track is modular with bolt-together connections and no welding required. It can be mounted to the greenhouse ceiling structure to leave the floor area free and clear. Pacline.com
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Pac-Beam I-Beam Monorail Heavy Duty Conveyor (Pacline)
The Pac-Beam conveyor is used to transport stacked trays of microgreens in a vertical growing system. It features 3-inch, 4-inch, and 6-inch conveyor track heights; heavy duty forged chain and trolleys; welded design for rugged, long-term use; a drop forged, rivetless chain that is highly flexible and requires no tools for assembly; and in-line drives or sprocket-turn drives capable of pulling thousands of feet of chain with variable speeds. Pacline.com
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Bellpark Horticulture and Visser Shipping System
Bellpark Horticulture and Visser have developed fully integrated plant-shipping systems, which are custom designed for each individual grower’s needs. Using Visser’s VLC software, the fully automatic system is capable of processing more than 3,000 trays per hour, while giving the grower accurately assembled orders. The shipping system prioritizes products, ensures traceability, and will control shipping and sorting. It can also collect, manage, and store data from material-handling processes for re-use or tracking and tracing purposes. BellparkHorticulture.com
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Buffer Belt Conveyors (Javo)
Sorting Systems (Javo)
Transport Conveyors (Javo)
Rapid-Veyor PMC Portable Modular Conveyor (Rapid Automated)
Rapid-Veyor PMC Drop-In Drive (Rapid Automated)
Drive-Line Conveyor (AgriNomix)
Stand-Alone Conveyor (AgriNomix)
Pac-Line Enclosed Track Overhead Conveyor (Pacline)
Pac-Beam I-Beam Monorail Heavy Duty Conveyor (Pacline)
Bellpark Horticulture and Visser Shipping System
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Brian D. Sparks is Editor of Greenhouse Grower and GreenhouseGrower.com. See all author stories here.