Abstract: A bulk material processing system and method for operation of such a system is provided. In one example, the bulk material processing system may include a conveyor assembly including, a conveyor with a conveyor surface supporting a plurality of constituents of the bulk material received from a bulk material source and a motor configured to generate conveyor movement. The bulk material processing system also includes a heating assembly including a first heater configured to generate heat at a first heating zone on the conveyor surface, and a coating application assembly including a first coating source configured to provide a first liquid coating to a first spray nozzle configured to spray the first liquid coating onto a portion of the plurality of constituents of the bulk material in the first heating zone while the first heater is activated.

Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for seasoning food products in a production line. In one example, a system includes a motor assembly, a substantially cylindrical drum coupled to a ring mount, and a drive ring assembly includes magnets within the drive ring assembly to selectively retain the drum.

Abstract: A bulk material processing system and method for operation of such a system is provided. In one example, the bulk material processing system may include a conveyor assembly including, a conveyor with a conveyor surface supporting a plurality of constituents of the bulk material received from a bulk material source and a motor configured to generate conveyor movement. The bulk material processing system also includes a heating assembly including a first heater configured to generate heat at a first heating zone on the conveyor surface, and a coating application assembly including a first coating source configured to provide a first liquid coating to a first spray nozzle configured to spray the first liquid coating onto a portion of the plurality of constituents of the bulk material in the first heating zone while the first heater is activated.

Abstract: Methods and systems are provided for a conveyor system. In one example, a system may include a drive carriage comprising a plurality of magnets configured to magnetically couple to a conveyor pan. The plurality of magnets may be configured to maintain the conveyor pan in a fully locked position as the drive carriage actuates the conveyor pan.

Abstract: Methods and systems are provided for a conveyor system. In one example, a system may include a drive carriage comprising a plurality of magnets configured to magnetically couple to a conveyor pan. The plurality of magnets may be configured to maintain the conveyor pan in a fully locked position as the drive carriage actuates the conveyor pan.

Abstract: An electromagnetic drive mechanism for use in powering vibratory equipment is provided. As one example, a drive mechanism may include a plurality of deflectable elastomeric springs in a configuration that allows the auxiliary springs to achieve a vertical, non-linear spring rate increase.

Abstract: A magnetically retained screen assembly for a conveyor for processing goods is disclosed. The magnetically retained screen assembly includes one or more magnetic screens and one or more magnet assemblies, wherein the one or more magnet assemblies are configured to magnetically retain the one or more magnetic screens within the conveyor support structure.

Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for seasoning food products in a production line. In one example, a system may include a motor assembly, a substantially cylindrical drum coupled to a ring mount, and a drive ring assembly may include magnets within the drive ring assembly to selectively retain the drum. In this way, ease of removal, replacement, and/or cleaning of the drum may be improved.

Abstract: An electromagnetic drive mechanism for use in powering vibratory equipment is provided. As one example, a drive mechanism may include a plurality of deflectable elastomeric springs in a configuration that allows the auxiliary springs to achieve a vertical, non-linear spring rate increase that may be beneficial in dual mass electromagnetic feeder and conveyor systems.

Abstract: A magnetically retained screen assembly for a conveyor for processing goods is disclosed. The magnetically retained screen assembly includes one or more magnetic screens and one or more magnet assemblies, wherein the one or more magnet assemblies are configured to magnetically retain the one or more magnetic screens within the conveyor support structure.

Abstract: A dual purpose fryer for continuous preparation of fried products is disclosed. The dual purpose fryer may include an elongated cooking trough configured to hold a volume of cooking oil and including a plurality of fluid connected cooking zones. The temperature of the cooking oil within each cooking zone is established by controlling a flow rate of hot cooking oil into the cooking zone through a hot oil fryer inlet and a flow rate of cool cooking oil from the cooking zones through a cool oil fryer outlet. The temperature of the cooking oil within each of the cooking zones collectively establishes a thermal profile across the elongated cooking trough.