Solutech Ltd., a specialist liquid blending contractor in the UK, needed a reliable solution to transfer large volumes of sugar into heated mixing vessels for food and beverage blends. With increasing demand and a new facility layout, they required a system that could handle bulk bags efficiently, maintain consistent flow, and be easily moved and stored when not in use.

Our Material Handling Solution  

Akona’s Flexible Screw Conveyor system was designed to meet Solutech’s specific operational needs: 

• Integrated Bulk Bag Unloader for smooth sugar discharge. 

• A 20 ft (6 m) long Flexible Screw Conveyor capable of delivering up to 3 tons per hour. 

• Mobile frame construction, enabling the conveyor to be moved and parked out of the way after use. 

• Spiral agitator in the collection hopper ensures reliable, uninterrupted sugar flow to the mixing vessel. 

• Low-pressure blower with a quick-release clamp at the outlet prevents vapor-related clogging during transfer. 

Operating two shifts per day, five days a week, the system has proven highly dependable in maintaining continuous, hygienic production. 

The Result  

Alan Kidd, Director of Solutech Ltd., confirms: 

“We are pleased with the unloader and conveyor. They perform very well and have supported us in meeting high-volume demands consistently.” 

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