The Latest Advances in Drive Offerings for Conveyors, Part 1: Green Premium Power Drive System

Arrowhead Conveyor's Electrical Engineering Team continuously reviews the latest technology to ensure that our products deliver the best performance at the lowest possible operating cost. Our team recently focused their research efforts on drive technologies and have developed several new offerings.

The first drive offering we want to explain is the new Green Premium Power Drive System®. The system achieves progressive, high-efficiency performance by pairing new technology from DanFoss variable speed drives and Brother permanent magnet motors and encoders. This combination exceeds the new standard for IE3 green energy requirements, dramatically improves operating efficiency, and considerably reduces maintenance costs. Best of all, this leading-edge approach to product handling includes a 3-year warranty.

The new Green Premium Power Drive System masterfully performs the task while generating significant energy savings. As the chart illustrates, Permanent Magnet AC Motors (PMAC) perform at least 5% more efficiently than other motors in regards to both speed and power. In fact, we conducted several tests and discovered the following: a single 1 HP motor operated at a fully-loaded state with an energy cost of roughly .10 kWh creates a savings of approximately $86 per year. We also found that running an empty conveyor on a standard induction motor creates a minimum current draw of about 70% of the nameplate’s full load amp (FLA) rating. However, when running the Brother configuration under the same conditions, the result was 40% of the nameplate’s FLA rating. That is an additional 30% savings when using the gear motor and drive combination. 



The Green Premium Power Drive System also provides a wide range of operating speeds due to the Brother encoder. The system can achieve a ratio of 1000 to 1 compared to the non-closed loop package which performs at a ratio of less than 20 to 1. As a user, this means that you will not need to keep as many spare parts on-hand because one unit can cover a wider range of speeds.

Another benefit of the Green Premium Power Drive System is the sealed gearbox. First of all, because sealed gearboxes do not require oil changes, you eliminate maintenance tasks. Secondly, you can orient the motor/gearbox combination in any direction, giving you enhanced flexibility. Third, our studies show that on average, closed loop encoder units run at least 30°F cooler, and sometimes as much as 70°F cooler, compared to other units without encoders. This lower temperature equates to longer life for the units and safer conditions for your operators.

In future articles, we'll discuss the advantages of our other new offerings: Decentralized Control Systems as well as the Marathon Motor and Grove Gearbox Combination.

Download more information on the Green Premium Power Drive System.

Create a Winning Situation with the Right Sanitary Conveyor

Modern design features can drastically reduce operational costs

In the food, beverage, and pharmaceutical industries, proper equipment cleaning and sanitation are paramount because the stakes are high. Few players want to gamble with consumer health, government regulations, or profit losses caused by delayed production line start-ups, product recalls, or plant shutdowns. But how much money do you lay out on the table for sanitation costs?

There are many suitable washdown and sanitary conveyor options that transport products in a safe, clean manner. But selecting the correct type of conveyor for your application is critical, especially in a large facility where hundreds or thousands of feet of conveyor are required. The wrong choice could cost a fortune in operating expenses.

Our new white paper, “Create a Winning Situation with the Right Sanitary Conveyor,” profiles the design features of sanitary conveyor and helps you determine which conveyor options quickly pay for themselves through reduced operating costs. Learn how conveyor features can affect the following:

• Benefit the environment and the company's bottom line
• Reduce labor and improve food safety
• Safeguard against workplace hazards

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The Power of the Bison

A herd of bison usually roams our booth at trade shows

At the Craft Brewers Conference in Denver last month, attendees were drawn to the Arrowhead Systems booth by the herd of bison roaming the display table. The little bison-shaped stress relievers proved an icebreaker from which multiple inquiries flowed. 

In fact, one particular topic of conversation came up quite often. Many attendees were of the opinion that Arrowhead Systems “just does conveyor systems.” They were not aware that the Arrowhead Systems family of companies encompasses so much more.

Here is a sampling of conversations that we had with both growing and established craft brewers:

• We spoke to an Operations Manager from a growing craft brewer who had just purchased a used piece of equipment for his facility. As it turned out, this equipment was built by one of our competitors. The Operations Manager needed someone to provide a machine audit and subsequently re-install his new toy. We showed him the capabilities of Arrowhead Systems, with a specific emphasis on A&B Engineering’s ability to install and repair our competitor’s machinery. This turned out to be a solid fit for this craft brewer’s expansion needs.
• We also heard from a well-established craft brewer who had recently purchased a new filler, lifting their capacity from 72 bottles per minute to almost 400 bottles per minute. The craft brewer’s operations team was concerned that their existing depalletizer would not allow them to maximize their upgraded capabilities, and they were not in the market for a fully automated depalletizer. We described the full range of Busse depalletizers designed to fit his needs. However, if he decided to purchase a used piece of equipment, A&B Engineering could assist by providing audits, repairs, relocation, and training.

Overall, attendees at the Craft Brewers Conference found that Arrowhead Systems is much more than “just a conveyor company.” While Arrowhead Conveyor manufactures a wide array of conveyor systems, Busse/SJI is a leader in palletizing and depalletizing equipment. In addition, A&B Engineering Services provides a full array of service solutions including field service, equipment relocation and installation, audits, upgrades, line controls, safety enhancements, training, and parts. Arrowhead Systems assists you in increasing productivity with full-scale solutions. We also take care of you with comprehensive service on your Arrowhead Systems equipment and other major brands.

John Biel - Aftermarket Sales Representative for A&B Engineering Services

P.S. If you’re looking to get your hands on a bison-shaped stress reliever, visit us at Pack Expo in Chicago on November 2-5, 2014.

Arrowhead Systems will be attending this year’s BrewExpo America.

BrewExpo America is the largest brewing conference and trade show in the U.S. and Arrowhead Systems will be in attendance in booth #1530.  Arrowhead Systems will be showcasing the company’s capabilities at the trade show which is being held in Denver, Colorado April 8-11.

Attendees of the show will be able to view a sample section of our ArrowSelect® quick ship open top conveyor in the booth.  Our modular ArrowSelect® Table Top Conveyor is an ideal choice for moving craft beer through the processing line.  The ArrowSelect® offers flexibility with a wide range of chain widths, options, and accessories that will satisfy most layouts or handling requirement.  ArrowSelect® Table Top Conveyors are available in either painted mild steel or stainless steel construction.

Fox Valley Technical College Manufacturing Job Fair

Arrowhead Conveyor Corporation will be attending the Fox Valley Technical College Manufacturing Job Fair Tuesday, February 25, 2014. The manufacturing job fair is being held at the FVTC Appleton campus between 10 am and 2pm and features many local manufacturing companies looking to hire skilled labor. For more information visit the FVTC website.

Come visit Arrowhead Systems at the Michigan Tech Spring Career Fair!

Arrowhead Systems will be one of the 180 companies attending the Michigan Technological University’s Spring 2014 Career Fair. This year the event is set for Tuesday, February 18 at the Student Development Complex between the hours of 12pm to 6pm.  The Michigan Tech Career Fair is an excellent opportunity for students to network with hundreds of companies visiting the campus. http://www.mtu.edu/career/fair/students/

5 reasons you should upgrade your equipment with an Intralox DARB™ S4500 90˚or ARB™ S7000 Pattern Former:

A&B Engineering Services will retrofit your existing equipment or any Arrowhead Systems equipment with the Intralox DARB™ S4500 90˚or ARB S7000™ Pattern Former. This Intralox patented technology selectively turns, sequences, and diverts product without the use of mechanical devices that touch the product.

The Intralox patented Activated Roller Belt (ARB) and Dual-Stacked Angled Roller Belt (DARB) technology provide the ultimate flexibility for creating customized pallet layers of the most varied products, at the highest rates, with no change-over time between products.

5 reasons you should consider upgrading your equipment with an Intralox DARB™ S4500 90˚or ARB™ S7000 Pattern Former:

1. Increased productivity: Move over 225 products/min. With the ability to change case orientation and pallet patterns on the fly at the touch of a button and without any mechanical change-over adjustments.
2. Decrease product damage with the no-touch system: Products are handled smoothly and gently, as they’re directed from underneath the belt. There are no bump turns or grippers that could damage the product.
3. Maximize floor space: The DARB™ S4500 and ARB™ S7000 are the only pattern formers that provide so many different capabilities in such a small footprint saving your valuable floor space.
4. Low maintenance: Because there are few moving parts, the robust system requires minimal maintenance.
5. Improved safety: There are no moving parts outside the machine housing, increasing safety for both workers and products.

Intralox ARB S7000™
Pattern Former

The Intralox ARB S7000™ Pattern Former technology gently turns and lanes cases while providing the ultimate in flexibility for creating customized pallet layers of varied products, at the highest rates, with no change-over between products. Product damage is virtually eliminated by the touch-less turning and diverting the ARB™ utilizes without the use of rails or other devices that touch the product.

The ARB™ S7000 Pattern Former quickly and accurately moves products from the stream into an infinite number of arrangements. The ability to change case orientation and pallet patterns on the fly without stopping comes with a touch of a button.

PriorityPal™ High Level Case Palletizer
 Utilizing an Intralox DARB™ S4500 Pattern Former

The Intralox DARB™ S4500 90° Pattern Former is the fastest in its class. Using patented Dual-Stacked Angled Roller Belt (DARB™) technology, the machine selectively turns, sequences, and diverts product at a 90° angle to the belt’s direction of travel, without the use of rails or other mechanical devices that touch the product. It eliminates the need for void stops and breakage due to product handling.

The PriorityPal™ High Level Case Palletizer utilizes the DARB™ S4500 90° Pattern Former that allows the palletizer to selectively sort, sequence, and divert product at a 90° angle onto the row forming conveyor eliminating the need for void stops and breakage due to product handling.

Contact A&B Engineering Services, the aftermarket service company of Arrowhead Systems, to find out if this technology can help you increase productivity and product handling on your existing equipment.

A&B Engineering Services offers a long list of custom solutions for both legacy and new equipment. Improve your existing equipment’s production capacity with engineered solutions, line controls integration, programming upgrades, and OEM or fabricated parts. You can also call us for technical and field support. If you’ve invested in new equipment, let us help with installation, start-up, and training.

The NeXtgen Sanitary Incline Conveyor

The NeXtconveyor Incline Conveyor with Infeed Hopper and Discharge Chute 

Arrowhead Conveyor’s sanitary line of equipment NeXtconveyor, introduces a new and unique bulk hopper conveyor. Our latest design is this cleated incline conveyor with an infeed hopper and discharge chute. This system is capable of handling a wide variety of food or pharmaceutical products. Our NeXtgen hybrid design is suitable for USDA applications such as raw meats, poultry and seafood.

Cleated Belt Design

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Infeed Hopper

The cleated belt design helps keep the products from falling to the bottom of the conveyor while additional products are being dispensed into the hopper. Inside the all-welded seamless hopper container, a dividing plate has been placed in an optimal position between the cleats for additional product support.

Three Pin Bracket

Three Pin Bracket

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This NeXtgen hybrid features the latest in sanitary design from our engineers. The three pin bracket seat design for the underneath drip pans allows for quick and easy disassembly for cleaning.

Roller Uptake

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Roller Uptake

A cam-levered roller take-up on both sides of the conveyor has been added to make cleaning or changing the belt a breeze. When the lever is in the raised position, the belt can be removed. When the lever is lowered, the cam-lever tension keeps constant pressure on the end of the conveyor, keeping the belt from slipping.



A front cover plate finishes off the sanitary design to ensure products stay contaminate free and also offers the benefit of easy fastener-free removal for clean up duty.

Arrowhead Systems Presents the Brand New Priority One PriorityPal™ HL Series Case Palletizer at Pack Expo.

The PriorityPal™ HL Series Case Palletizer will be our featured product at Pack Expo this year. The newly developed case palletizer comes from an extensive line of dependable, quality equipment produced during Priority One’s 30 years of excellence in case palletizing.

Pack Expo takes place September 23-25 in Las Vegas and Arrowhead Systems will be showcasing the brand new Priority One PriorityPal™ HL Series Case Palletizer in booth #C3536. Representatives from each Arrowhead Systems divisions will be available for a one on one consultation to discuss in-depth our wide range of packaging equipment and services available to you.  You’ll get personalized attention from an expert in the equipment and services you’re interested in.  Attendee's can signup here to register for free for the show!


Key system features of the PriorityPal™:

• Intuitive HMI System
• Category 3 Safety design
• Remote diagnostics
• Servo driven
• Touch-less pattern forming
• Highly adaptable layout footprint
• Infinite load squaring capabilities
• 24/7 parts and service hotline
• Designed for today’s packaging and tomorrow’s

The PriorityPal™ features a flexible modular layout capable of running 1-10 layers per minute depending on the product and machine configuration.  Certain models of the PriorityPal™ family of palletizers utilize an Intralox DARB™ Series 400 sorting belt that allows the machine to selectively sort, sequence, and divert product at a 90° angle onto the row forming conveyor eliminating the need for void stops and breakage due to product handling.

The PriorityPal™ has been designed to palletize a variety of packages including cases, trays, bundles, film only and display packs.  The PriorityPal™ can easily switch patterns using our interactive HMI system allowing the user to pick from 50 preprogrammed patterns or create patterns on the fly.




All PriorityPal™ High Level Case Palletizers come standard with remote diagnostic technology making trouble shooting the equipment from anywhere in the world trouble-free.

Pack Expo is the largest most comprehensive processing and packaging event in the world, featuring state-of-the-art packaging and processing materials, machinery, and methods for every market.  The show attracts more than 26,000 attendees and 1,600+ exhibitors from all over the world. Stop by our booth #C3536, say hello, and watch the incredible capabilities of the Priority Pal™ in action.

Arrowhead Systems has been designing and building manual and automated container and material handling equipment for a combined period of over 160 years. Today, we offer one of the broadest container handling and material handling product lines in the market.

Arrowhead Conveyor Turns 50!

Arrowhead Conveyor Corporation 50th Anniversary

Celebrating 50 Years of Innovation

On June 1, 2013 Arrowhead Conveyor Corporation is proud to be celebrating 50 years in manufacturing of high quality, reliable conveying equipment.  We attribute our longevity to the many talented and dedicated professionals who have brought their passion over the years, and just as importantly the loyalty of our customers.

From our humble beginnings in the garage of founder Mr. James Steiner in 1963, to the world-wide presence Arrowhead Conveyor holds in today’s market, we've been fortunate to share our success with so many people who have made us great. Our commitment of providing our customers with exceptional products and service remains as strong as ever and will continue to grow for the next 50 years.

Our History

In 1963 James Steiner started Arrowhead Conveyor from his home garage. After years of working various jobs, he decided to start his own company and use his innovative ideas for conveyor improvements. The first customer was a Pledge can line for Johnson Wax Company (now SC Johnson). With a machine lathe and drill press the conveyor line was constructed in sections in the garage of his home.

Business soon picked up and Mr. Steiner moved the business out of the garage to an old city gas station garage. After two additions to that building he needed more space, and built the building we are currently in today.

Some of the innovations Mr. Steiner made to the conveyor industry were:

• In conjunction with Rexnord, together they developed the first side flexing chain.
• Developed the first side flexing conveyor.
• Created the first 90° Disc Turn.
• Originated the Closed Top design for conveyors.

In 1998 Arrowhead Conveyor was purchased by Arrowhead Systems a company owned by Mr. Thomas Young.  Mr. Young has a diverse background in the material handling industry and has continued to grow and expand the Arrowhead Conveyor brand.  A&B Engineering Services and Busse/SJI Corporation located in Randolph Wisconsin are also companies of Arrowhead Systems along with the Priority One case palletizing product line.

Company Milestones

• 1963 Company founded by James Steiner.
• 1968 Pioneered the use of Side Flex Chain Conveyor.
• 1970 Originated the Closed Top Design for conveyors.
• 1980 Launched the first Gripper Elevator and Lowerator systems.
• 1986 Introduced Gripper Air and Water Rinsers.
• 1988 In conjunction with Rexnord, designed and implemented the use of side grip chains for Gripper Rinsers and Gripper Elevators & Lowerators.
• 1989 Developed the Express Component Program, now known as ArrowSelect.
• 1990 In conjunction with Rexnord, designed and implemented LBP chains.
• 1998 Arrowhead Systems acquires Arrowhead Conveyor.
• 2003 ArrowElite case conveying line was added.
• 2006 The Nautilus Dynamic Inline Accumulator was developed.
• 2006 The Sidewinder diverting system was developed.
• 2007 Purchased NeXtconveyor to add a sanitary line of conveyor to the company.
• 2010 Acquired the can conveying and can handling technology from CCH Engineering.

The Next 50 Years

The strength of the organization resides in our innovative engineering ability for custom applications and a consistent manufacturing process for quality and reliability of all our products. We will continue to be revolutionary in our approach to providing our customers the solutions they need, when they need them. We look forward to serving them for many years to come.

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AHS Can Conveyor Promos Part 2

Check out a few more promos featuring our latest can conveyor equipment including IC Spray Infeed and Accumulation Table.

AHS Can Conveyor Promos

Check out our latest promos featuring our latest can conveyor equipment including IC Spray Discharges, Mechanical Cup Conveyor, Washer In-feed Table, and Wet Can Inverter.

Arrowhead Systems Welcomes Congressman Tom Petri

Congressman Tom Petri

On Thursday, March 28^th, Arrowhead Systems welcomed Congressman Tom Petri as he visited Busse/SJI Corporation and A&B Engineering Services. Congressman Petri previously visited Arrowhead Conveyor in Oshkosh, WI and expressed an interest in visiting our Randolph, WI operations as well. 

Tom Petri represents Wisconsin’s 6^th Congressional District and is serving his 18^th term in the U.S. House of Representatives.  First elected in April 1979, Petri has been the recumbent ever since. Congressman Petri is a current member of both the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee and the Committee on Education and the Workforce (formerly Education and Labor).    

We Have Arrived At The Craft Brewers Conference And Brew Expo!

Arrowhead Systems team of representatives have arrived at the Craft Brewers Conference and Brew Expo in Washington D.C. and are poised to answer your questions!  Stop by and say hello we are in Booth #6116.

On display in our booth are sections of our newly redesigned ArrowSelect mat top and table top modular quick ship ArrowSelect conveyor. Also when you are there, check out photos and video of the ArrowSelect in action!

Arrowhead Systems Will Exhibit At The Craft Brewers Conference & BrewExpo America 2013

The Craft Brewers Conference & BrewExpo America 2013 will be held at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Washington D.C. March 26-29, and Arrowhead Systems will have an exhibit at booth #6116.

BrewExpo America is the largest brewing conference and trade show in the U.S. featuring over 5,000 brewing professionals and 400 vendors from around the world.

Arrowhead Systems will have sample sections of the ArrowSelect quick ship modular conveyor on display, along with a video from Busse/SJI showing our palletizing and depalleting capabilities and service offerings from A&B Engineering.

We are seeing growth in the craft beer market and we are hoping as the craft beer continues to grow in popularity, so will their lines.

NeXtgen II Passes BISSC Third-Party Verification Inspection

The NeXtgen II has been reapproved as Third-Party Verified from BISSC (Baking Industry Sanitation Standards Committee). BISSC is a nonprofit corporation that works closely with the American Society of Baking Z50 Committee to develop an American National Standards Institute (ANSI) standard for the design of bakery equipment. The ANSI standard provides a guideline for manufacturers to adhere to when designing equipment to ensure proper sanitation and food safety.

BISSC was started in 1949 to develop voluntary standards for the design and construction of bakery equipment. Those standards are the basis for what is recognized as the definitive sanitation standards used today for all equipment used in the bakery industry.

In 1966 the BISSC Office of Certification was established to easily identify equipment as conforming to BISSC standards. The Office of Certification offers two equipment certification programs to manufacturers who build their equipment to the ANSI/ASB/Z50.2-2012 Sanitation Standard for Bakery Equipment.

The first certification program is Certification. This applies to manufacturers who design and manufacture their equipment in accordance to the ANSI/ASB/Z50.2-2012 Sanitation Standard for the Design of Bakery Equipment, in turn they will be able to display the BISSC certified symbol on the equipment.

The other certification program is Third-Party Verification. Manufacturers who are already registered and certified by BISSC can request a third-party inspection by a BISSC approved independent testing agency to verify that the equipment is BISSC compliant. Once the manufacturer passes the third-party test, they can display the BISSC Verified symbol on the equipment.

The NeXtgen II patented open frame sanitary design continues the Arrowhead Conveyor tradition of high quality, user friendly and reliable equipment. This model has been Third-Party Verified by BISSC, and is an ideal conveyor for use in any sanitary food processing line where food safety is a primary concern.

The NeXtgen II Sanitary Conveyor system also offers a significant benefit by being a truly modular constructed conveyor. The conveyor elements can be easily reconfigured to meet your challenging production line changes. If your production environment can benefit from conveyors that are safe, sanitary and easy to clean, then the choice is easy – NeXtgen II – the right choice.

Please visit our website to learn more about how the NeXtgen II can help you in your food processing needs.

NeXtgen the Next Generation of Sanitary Conveyors Part 4

NeXtgen II Sanitary Conveyor

The NeXtgen II is Arrowhead Conveyors mat top sanitary conveyor and is highly customizable to fit any sanitary material handling operations. In this fourth article in our series on sanitary conveyors we will explain the main advantages of using our mat top sanitary conveyor.

The NeXtgen II continues the Arrowhead Conveyor tradition of producing quality reliable equipment that is easily configured to meet your most demanding processing needs. The NeXtgen II has been third-party certified by the Baking Industry Sanitation Standards Committee (BISSC) using a set of definitive sanitation standards for equipment used in the baking industry.

NeXtgen II Open Frame Design

Our NeXtgen II system features the latest innovations in “Open-frame” construction. Our construction is entirely stainless-steel. All square tubing is on diamond for efficient cleaning and to prevent liquid pooling where micro-bacteria can reside. Our modular construction helps to minimize your expense for future expansion and product changeover.




Features of the NeXtgen II sanitary conveyor:

• Tested and verified by BISSC to be in compliance with:
  • ANSI/BISSC/Z50.2-2003 Sanitation Standard.
• 100% visiability of all product contact zones.
• TIG welded construction.
• Reduced fastener content for easy cleaning.
• Patented open frame design.
• All stainless steel construction.
• Modular bolt together piece parts.

NeXtgen II Featuring a Plastic Modular Belt

We manufacture sanitary conveyors with every belt type used in the food industry today. As processors have discovered the most versatile belt is the Plastic Modular Link type. We have designed systems using our patented NeXtgen II system of almost any belt path you could require. The NeXtgen II system is a reduced fastener design, this allows for disassembly of the sanitary conveyor right down to its bare stainless steel frame in as little as two minutes. The only Tool you will require is a punch or small screwdriver to remove one belt pin. We have incorporated every design improvement we could to produce a sanitary conveyor that will significantly improve your line’s hygienic quality. Our system will reduce your sterilization costs by a direct reduction in chemical usage, labor to disassemble/re-assemble, water consumption and waste water generation.

NeXtgen II Ideal For The Baking Industry.

Our Patented NeXtgen sanitary frame construction offers a unique advantage in that the system is completely modular. The conveyor sections can be connected in almost any line configuration you require. The versatility of the system allows retention of your investment not offered by other conveyor types currently on the market.

Reduce your sanitation costs.

The NeXtgen II is a clean-in-place (CIP) conveyor system, utilizing its reduced fastener disassembly and open-frame construction will help you reduce your labor, chemical, water usage and waste water generation significantly.

Retain you equipment investment.

The NeXtgen II modular construction allows for easy reconfiguration and expansion to meet your future production line requirements.

Protect your investment.

Our patented design is the most sanitary conveyor on the market today. Use of antimicrobial plastics and our electro polish finish help protect your customers.
To learn more about the NeXtgen II and our full line of sanitary conveyors please visit our website www.arrowheadsystems.com.

NeXtgen the Next Generation of Sanitary Conveyors Part 3

NeXtgen Table Top Sanitary Conveyor 

In our third article about sanitary conveyors we will be talking about the NeXtgen Table Top Sanitary Conveyor. The NeXtgen’s patented sanitary design continues the Arrowhead Conveyor tradition of high quality, user friendly and reliable equipment.

Customers using our products realize long-term, cost-effective benefits by reducing equipment sanitation time, chemical usage, and waste disposal costs. Customers also benefit from:

• Easy maintenance.
• Minimal down time.
• Industry-standard components.
• Quick replacement of parts nationwide.
• Inexpensive production line conversion.
• Personalized service.

Patented Open Frame Design 

The NeXtgen sanitary conveyor is ideal for any processing line where food safety is the primary concern. The NeXtgen is a table top sanitary conveyor that features a patented open-frame design and continuous TIG welded seams to provide a “liquid tight” frame to prevent micro-bacterial growth in those joined areas.

With its patented open frame design, the NeXtgen offers high visibility to all of the product contact zones. The open frame design makes it easier to see any food particles and debris leftover from processing. This allows for easy-to-see clean-up and thus reduces the need for more water and detergents while contributing to a faster, easier and more effective cleaning.

Optional Product Washer

The NeXtgen is a Clean-In-Place (CIP) conveyor system free from any sharp corners and crevices where pooling can occur and micro-organisms can breed. This conveyor is ideally suited for filling lines where empty containers move into a filler. Add the optional accessory product washer to the conveyor and this accessory will clean containers as they move down the line, where any spillage is rinsed off by water spraying from the nozzles.

Ideal for Pharmaceutical Lines

NeXtgen Conveyors also presents a distinct advantage to the Pharmaceutical Industry by helping to prevent cross contamination. Our patented open frame construction insures there is no place for stray tablets to hide. The optional product washer can also be used as an air blow-off/vacuum chamber for dust removal on these pharmaceutical lines.


The NeXtgen Sanitary Conveyor system offers a significant benefit by being a “truly modular construction”. The NeXtgen’s components can be easily reconfigured to meet your challenging production line changes.

Arrowhead Conveyor offers many options to its NeXtgen sanitary conveyor. Side covers, drip pans, covers, hoods and sealed threaded feet levelers all provide extra protection against contamination for a safer processing line.

Our engineering consultants are professionals who partner with each customer to help achieve the best production solution regardless of budget. From the on-site design of an entire production line with dozens of stations to the creation of a single standard device, customers can rely on us to meet all requirements cost-effectively, efficiently, and with pride.

NeXtgen Modular Construction

We have also dedicated our skills to re-engineer several commonly required machines to exceed the sanitary requirements of today’s food manufacturing environment. Our engineers are experts are inventing solutions to help solve difficult or labor intensive operations. We will incorporate your plant’s component or fabrication specifications to our equipment whenever possible. This helps to reduce your inventory and takes advantage of purchasing agreements that exist within your organization.

To learn more about Arrowhead Conveyors line of sanitary conveyors, NeXtconveyor, please visit our website.