Evenflow

Wyma’s Evenflow Hopper is a combination conveyor and hopper. It evenly supplies produce to the next piece of equipment in your line (in a continuous process). It converts an irregular infeed supply to a constant outfeed flow. It can also provide buffer storage.

The Evenflow Hopper starts in a raised position with the infeed end of the conveyor bed as high as it can go. When a sensor detects produce on the conveyor, the end of the conveyor lowers, creating a produce storage area. As produce backlog clears, the end of the conveyor lifts back up.

This sensor-controlled system can be set up so produce is only fed to the next piece of equipment as it is needed (on-demand).

There are two motors; one driving the conveyor and one driving the up-and-down movement.

Features

Large storage capacity (approximately 300 kg – 1000 kg) so that produce can be stored before it is fed to the line.
Produce depth sensor changes belt speed for smooth produce flow rate.
Continuous feed sensor* changes belt speed for smooth produce flow rate.
External covers restrict access to danger areas for safe operation.
The heavy-duty belt is robust and long lasting.
Slat bed for low maintenance
Side skirts* stop dirt getting under the belt.
Two geared motors separate drives for conveyor and lift action.
Simple, durable tensioning system means very low maintenance and easy to adjust.
Variable speed conveyor allows feed rate control for soft start to reduce jolting of parts.
Adjustable feet for easy, level installation.
Automatic conversion from hopper to conveyor for flexible application.
Soft-drop at transition points* to ensure gentle transition to minimise produce damage.