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Streamlining food production with precision and efficiency

Cumbersome overhead lines are synonymous with food processing, as there is often little to no automation involved, making the operation awkward and difficult. Most overhead lines lack technological innovation, but the industry is beginning to move to automated and robot-driven processes.

04/09/2023 11:20:12

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The typical line is a mechanical process. Gears would run out to a shaft and
create a mechanical link-up, with everything connected to a single drive system. In a facility with
multiple lines, these are usually over 100m away from each other, making mechanical synchronisation a clunky,
awkward process.

This design increases the likelihood of breakdowns, downtime, noise, wear, and defects. That’s why
Pickstock Foods turned to Technidrive to create an innovative electrical system.

Read the full article in DPA's September issue

Written By Sophia Bell

Sophia Bell is the Group Editor of DPA, Connectivity, and PBSI. She joined the team in 2020 as Assistant Editor after achieving a First-Class Honours BA in English Literature and Film Studies from the University of East Anglia. In her current role, she leads the editorial strategy, driving digital growth and ensuring each title continues to deliver trusted, relevant insight for engineering and manufacturing professionals.