Overhead Conveyor System Manufacturer – Statfield

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Tea Leaf

Over 45% Manpower Saving Tea Leaf collection

Tea leaf plucking and transferring to the collection point is a very time-consuming and manpower intensive process. The overhead conveyor from Statfield helps automate the handling and transfer of tea leaves to further processing purposes. This not only reduces manual handling and manpower requirements but ensures faster transfer of materials for production activities
Overhead Conveyor for Tea Leaf

Challenges

  • Manual transfer of tea leaves collection bags
  • Handling of heavily filled bags
  • Unergonomic operation
  • Heavy human dependency

Advantages of overhead conveyor

  • Ergonomic operations, zero human injuries
  • Better throughout with ease of handling
  • Speciality tackle designed as per size and shape of tea leaves bag

Frequently Asked Questions

How is an overhead conveyor suitable for handling something as delicate as tea leaves?

Our systems are engineered for gentle product handling. Instead of carrying loose leaves, the conveyor transports tea in specially designed perforated trays, racks, or troughs. This allows for careful movement through various stages like withering, fermentation, and drying without crushing or bruising the leaves, which is essential for preserving flavor and quality.

We need consistent and controlled withering. How can the conveyor help?

The overhead conveyor is ideal for controlled environment withering. By carrying trays of leaves at a consistent speed through a designated withering tunnel or room, we can precisely manage air flow, temperature, and humidity around the leaves. This ensures uniform withering across all batches, leading to a superior and consistent final product.

Can the system handle the high humidity environments of fermentation and drying rooms?

Yes. We construct these systems using moisture-resistant materials such as powder-coated carbon steel or stainless steel with corrosion-resistant chains and components. This prevents rust and ensures reliable operation in the high-humidity conditions critical for tea processing.

How does the system integrate with different processing stages like rolling, fermentation, and drying?

It creates a seamless, continuous flow production line. The same set of trays can carry the tea leaves from the initial loading, through automated feeding into rollers, then through the controlled fermentation zone, and finally into and out of the dryer. This eliminates manual transfer, reduces labor, and minimizes the risk of contamination or damage.

Is the system easy to clean to prevent cross-contamination between different tea batches?

Absolutely. We prioritize hygienic design with smooth, accessible surfaces and easy-to-remove trays or racks. This allows for thorough cleaning and sanitation between batches of different tea types (e.g., switching from black to green tea), ensuring there is no mixing of flavors or aromas.

How does using an overhead system save space in our factory?

By moving the process vertically, an overhead conveyor frees up all the floor space that would otherwise be occupied by static racks, trolleys, and aisles for manual transfer. This allows you to increase your production capacity within the same footprint or make your existing operation much more organized and efficient.