First In First Out Buffer ICB

FIFO Buffer ICB: buffering and feeding system for food applications.

The FIFO Buffer is a feed system intended for buffering incoming rows of products; it’s based on a loop of “gondola” shelves that are loaded with one row for each shelf. Once it is filled with products, the “gondola” follows the loop and is accumulated along the buffer frame length, in this way guaranteeing the required buffer capacity. The FIFO Buffer can be equipped with up to four exits to direct the products to the relevant packaging equipment.

FIFO SIZE: 480 cm length x 160 cm width (possibility of customised dimensions)

Available Options:

• Trolley to transport one or two gondolas to the washing point
• Covering the buffer with polycarbonate in order to be able to shoot fresh air into it to prevent the products from being damaged while being buffered
• Connection of two floors in the plant

Hygienic and Design Requirements:

FIFO BUFFER is designed and constructed according to the following characteristics:

• Standard module designed and built with easy access for cleaning
• All parts in contact with the product to be FDA approved

Main Features:

• Provide the buffering time for which it is designed
• The system can provide the “in-line” or cross feeding of the products at the exit of the buffer
• Out-feed can be provided on two levels
• The gondolas can be extracted for cleaning during production (no machine stop required)