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.

A&B Engineering Services - We Provide Engineered Solutions

A&B Engineering Services LLC is the aftermarket service and support division of Arrowhead Systems. A&B Engineering provides solutions for your equipment needs. Whether it is upgrading older machinery to meet today’s higher capacity demands and safety requirements, or installing new equipment, A&B Engineering has worldwide proven experience to assist in your technical necessities.

A&B Engineering provides aftermarket parts, engineering solutions, field services, installation services, machine audits, relocation services, startup services and technical support for all major brands of the following equipment:

• Palletizers
• Depalletizers
• Warmers
• Coolers
• Conveyor Systems
• Electrical Controls & Systems

Aftermarket Parts

A&B Aftermarket Parts

Customers can minimize their downtime by maintaining a spare parts inventory. A&B Engineering provides customer assistance to help develop an individualized central spare parts list. OEM and fabricated parts are available with cross reference service for obsolete and hard to find parts. An emergency parts shipment is also available and can be sent rush to facilities within the US Monday through Friday.

Engineered Solutions

A&B’s engineered solutions will extend the productive life span of older equipment when new equipment is just not in the budget. Engineered solutions can be provided to all major brands of equipment:

A&B Engineered Solutions

• Bulk Container systems
• CIP systems and certified sanitary conveyor lines
• Palletizers and Depalletizers
• Rinsers, Warmers, Coolers

Safety upgrades to older equipment reduce the risk of work-related injuries. Kits are available for many popular enhancements including light curtain upgrades and hydraulic to electrical conversions.

Field Services

A&B Field Services

A&B Engineering’s qualified field service personnel include, field service technicians, field service engineers and field project engineers. A&B’s field service technicians are responsible for the installation of equipment, performing any necessary machine repairs, and troubleshooting any existing problems. The field service engineers provide start-up and commissioning services, line control integration, and hands-on machine training. Field project engineers are responsible for programming, project management and provide engineering solutions.

Installation Services

Ensuring your machine is installed precisely to factory specifications, and crucial to a successful start-up, A&B Engineering offers installation services to any major equipment brands of palletizers, depalletizers, conveyor systems, material handling equipment, warmers and coolers.

Machine Audits

A&B Machine Audits

A&B Engineering offers a comprehensive onsite mechanical audit on all brands, customizable for either a single machine or an entire line. This includes a written audit report providing recommendations that can be used as a tool for future budgetary planning.

Relocation Services

Relocation services are available for your equipment. A&B Engineering carefully and methodically disassembles and reassembles all major brands of equipment. Shipping is provided for equipment to new destinations. Short term storage is also available for equipment in transit between locations.

Start-up Services

A&B Startup Services

A&B Engineering start-up services is provided for the entire Arrowhead Systems family of equipment as well as all other major brands. Start-up and commissioning services ensures your new equipment passes SAT testing, and performance also matches the FAT results.

Technical Support

Technical support is provided by A&B Engineering’s highly trained fully qualified customer service, field service, and engineering personnel available by phone for troubleshooting.

Upgrade your bottom line…

With custom engineered solutions to fit your needs. All Industries - All Major Equipment Brands - All Over The World. Your world class partner for packaging equipment service & parts.

• Scrutinize your line’s performance with professional audits.
• Maximize up-time with PLC and HMI programming upgrades and line controls integration.
• Minimize risk with safety upgrades.
• Repurpose legacy equipment with engineered solutions.
• Increase efficiency with OEM parts and field services.
• Enhance performance of robotic palletizer & depalletizers cells.

… With custom engineered solutions that fit your needs.