Hyecon – components to the Food Industry
Hyecon – components to the Food Industry
HEYCON is a term for the highly efficient hygienic and energy efficient conveyor components developed for the Food Industry
The biggest innovation and market differentiation of the HYECON product is the significantly better hygiene and downtime in combination with reductions in energy and water consumption and in the use of cleaning agents; a combination not yet seen in current transportation technology or products.
Read more about our product line to find the benefits of the HYECON system below.
Hyecon drum motor
First drum motor in the world with IP 69K approval after intensive testing by DELTA, with the highest energy efficiency and lowest heat dissipation (‘cold motor’)
Best in test
As a direct result of the ongoing development under the Hyecon Project, we are now able to supply ScanDrive drum motors Ø80-Ø400 mm with IP 69K sealing.
The ScanDrive IP 69K drum motors are compact and robust and provide optimal performance in almost any situation and condition.
An IP 69K seal provides the highest possible enclosure of the drum motor and even meet the high requirements for hygiene and cleaning – especially in the food industry.
ScanDrive IP 69K motors can withstand high pressure, flushing and hot water cleaning and can operate in extreme conditions without dust or liquid entering the drum.
IP 69K
In the IEC 60529 classification system, the IP6 code refers to the product’s ability to resist the ingress of dust. 9K refers to the product’s ability to resist the penetration of high temperature (steam) and/or high pressure water.
IP 69K exceeds the German standard DIN 40050-9 for equipment’s ability to withstand high pressures, high temperatures and strong water flow. Products classified to IP 69K must be able to withstand high pressure and steam cleaning.
Test
Testing The test specifies a spray nozzle fed with 80 °C water at 80–100 bar (~1160–1450) and a flow rate of 14–16 L/min.
The nozzle is held 100–150 mm from the tested device at angles of 0°, 30°, 60° and 90° for 30 seconds each.
The test unit sits on a turntable that rotates once every 12 seconds (5 rpm).
Hyecon Quick release
Hygienically optimized and integrated mounting system
Saves time in the daily cleaning
Designed for use in wet environments, the Hyecon Quick-Release unit increases effective cleaning by making belt release quick and easy, thus providing excellent access to otherwise ‘hidden’ conveyor parts on the inside of the belt and conveyor.
Quick-Release also makes changing conveyor belts quick and hassle-free, guaranteeing perfect belt tension every time. The device is specially designed for high-pressure cleaning and comes with EHEDG certification
Quick-Release is therefore particularly suitable for the food industry with a focus on high food safety through high hygiene requirements, efficient cleaning with minimal consumption of water, chemicals and labor – or in all types of industries where it is important to reduce production downtime during cleaning or belt replacement.
Properties
- Stainless steel construction (1.4301/AISI 304)
- Food grade elastomers
- EHEDG certified (full Hyecon solution only)
- Easy disassembly and replacement of gaskets
- Adjustment range: 0 – 50 mm
Hyecon – innovative water technology
Simple idea, great effect
Future requirements for the production of food and beverages and other products will include increased requirements for even better hygiene and cleanliness, but also increased requirements for reducing water and energy consumption.
The idea of Undine is simple, however the effect is enormous. Mix water and air in a mixing unit to produce fine droplets. Remove these under high pressure and with very little water you have created an excellent cleaning method.
The key to success is the incredible speed of the tiny droplets: 900 km per hour, 6 times faster than traditional high-pressure cleaning. Each drop hammers the dirt away. Every spot on the surface is hit many times and can even remove bacteria. The drops individually have too little force to damage the surface. Meat and machinery remain intact, and even soft vegetables survive unscathed.
- Undine® delivers remarkable results in cost savings, environmental compliance and product improvements.
- Up to 60% on labor costs
- Up to 90% on water and energy costs (depending on use)
- Fast and automated cleaning
- Shorter changeovers/minimum production loss
- Less (chemical) waste water
- Significantly better cleaning (optically and biologically)
- Minimal machine and product damage
- Minimal aerosol
- No blocked nozzles
Hyecon Rollers
A simple click-in system for OEM machine builders in the EU
Hygienically optimized rolls
Acts as a support for the conveyor belt.
Hyecon rollers are long-lasting with low noise (non-squealing) bearings and are designed specifically for the food industry with an emphasis on high food safety through strict hygiene requirements, effective cleaning with minimal consumption of water, chemicals, manpower and time.
The roll cover is extruded in food-grade PVC, and the roll has injection-molded end pieces and a firm and hygienically sealed shaft.
The outer bearing brackets are pressed down over pins attached to the support frame and can be easily replaced when worn.
The rollers are ‘clicked’ into the bearing brackets and can be easily and quickly removed.
Alternatively, the conveyor frame can be made with bushings, where rollers without axles can be mounted.
The built-in bearing system makes the rollers particularly suitable for use in wet environments. The open external bearings are specially designed for efficient cleaning and high pressure cleaning.
Hyecon Dropbelt
A unique innovation of a closed belt conveyor that turns corners.
New conveyor belt concept
In collaboration with i.a. At DTU (Danish Technological University), we have developed a concept for transporting material in a closed and protected environment:
Reading on an open conveyor belt, which is then folded during transport into a drop-shaped ‘bag’ that closes tightly around the item and transports it to the desired destination without contaminating either the product or the surrounding production facilities.
The Dropbelt belt conveyor is unique in that it has a dynamic conveying direction that enables it to drive around corners as well as down and uphill.
Advantages
Advantages- Dynamic transport direction (changes direction)
- Rotates both 90° and 180°
- No spillage during transport
- Optimum utilization of the production area
Test setup in our production hall in Viborg, where bands and components were tested 24·7 over 30 days.
Applications
- Dropbelt has endless possibilities, not only limited to the food industry:
- Replaces screw conveyors
- Filling or refilling during transport
- Hygienic and protected transport
- Gentle transport of granulat
Hyecon development and testing
The Hyecon products have been developed in collaboration with the Technological Institute, Innovative Water Concept, Technology and Product Development, LAT Antribstechnik GmBH& Co. and Danish Crown.
Contact us to hear more about how Ellegaard HYECON products can optimize your production.
Project Manager:
Jesper Ellegaard
Ellegaard Component A/S
Phone: (+45) 8020 8020
Mobile: (+45) 40 403 403
Email: jee@ellegaard.com
the Danish Food Agency control report
Obviously we are ISO: 9001 certified
Control report from the Danish Food and Drug Administration
Ellegaard Group, Viborg
Control report from the Danish Food and Drug Administration
Ellegaard Group, Roskilde
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