The solution to this problem was three of Secomak’s ready meal dryers installed immediately prior to each of the sleeving machines. The dryers ensure all the meals are completely dry before sleeving and packaging.
Euwan Miller, Premier Foods’ engineering manager, said, ‘Transferring our operations from Portishead to Methwold and installing the new ready-meal lines has been a major logistical exercise. Secomak worked closely with us during the entire process, from the initial design of the dryers to final installation and commissioning. This meant the dryers were incorporated into process with the utmost ease. In addition, the hand - over to our production team was very straightforward, with Secomak offering on-site training for our staff to assist the transition. I am very pleased with the company’s professionalism and commitment to quality’.
Manufactured from hygienic high grade stainless steel, the Secomak dryers can completely dry up to 60 ready meal packs per minute. The blowers and electric components are isolated from the drying area by an integral drip tray. Each dryer is supplied as a complete unit with an integral conveyor, blowers and control cabinet. This means they are very easy to install – all that is required is that the units are positioned in the correct orientation. After that they simply integrate into existing production lines.