Eaglestone News

Technology Update: SANIMotor™ IP69K Rated Stainless Steel Motors

admin — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 17:33:49 +0000

For food processing and packaging applications, all components of our conveyors must be able to stand up to extreme washdown conditions. The motors are no exception, and that’s why many of our conveyors are now incorporating Bison’s IP69K Rated SANIMotors™.

The stainless steel SANIMotor™ is designed to ensure long, trouble free life in harsh environments. All electrical components are encapsulated in thermally conductive epoxy resin, allowing use in up to 40C ambient temperatures. The encapsulated assembly is enclosed within a 303 stainless steel tube and investment castings front and back.

One of our recent conveyors that utilized SANIMotors™ was featured in a recent issue of Design World Magazine. Click here to read the article.

Featured Videos: Merging Conveyor and Extra Wide Transfer Conveyor

admin — Thu, 29 Dec 2011 21:11:36 +0000

Extra Wide Transfer Conveyor
The extra wide transfer conveyor in this video is designed for a high volume food product application. It features small diameter nose bars on both ends for easy transfer of products.

Merging Conveyor
The 54’ merging conveyor in this video was engineering for a frozen bread product application. It utilizes Intralox’s Activated Roller Belt (ARB) technology to merge the products on the conveyor.

Eaglestone Internship Program

admin — Mon, 19 Dec 2011 15:11:49 +0000

The future of manufacturing in the USA depends largely on manufacturers being able to hire employees with the right set of skills. A recent study by the Manufacturing Institute and the Deloitte Group finds that the skills gap is widening, both in skilled production jobs (machinists, operators, technicians, etc.) as well as engineering positions. Sadly, our schools are not keeping up in producing graduates that have the skills necessary to meet the rapidly changing nature of manufacturing work.

To do our part in the training the next generation, Eaglestone currently employs three interns. Two of our interns are in our machining and fabrication department. Mark is Eaglestone’s machinist intern, working side by side with our journeymen machinists to learn the trade inside and out. Jake is our high school intern, and is currently learning machining and fabrication from the ground up.

Chris is about to graduate from ITT with an associates of applied science in drafting and design, and is currently interning in our engineering department. Chris states “I’ve been able to apply everything that I learned in the classroom here at Eaglestone. I’ve participated in the entire manufacturing process, from purchasing raw materials and components all the way to installation of new conveyors systems at our customers.”

For more information, please feel free to contact us at any time.

Featured Video: Custom Vertical Lift

admin — Wed, 30 Nov 2011 21:45:03 +0000

Eaglsetone’s custom elevator lifts transfer products from a conveyor at one height to another. The vertical lift in this video is 23′ tall, moves at 24′ per minute, and handles paper rolls weighing 60lbs. each.

Eaglestone can manufacture custom vertical lifts to you exact specifications & application. For more information or to request a quotation, please contact us at any time.

Technology Updates: UHMW Guides

admin — Thu, 27 Oct 2011 14:21:58 +0000

As an option on all conveyors, Eaglestone is pleased to offer guides made from oil-impregnated UHMW (ultra-high-molecular-weight polyethylene). These plastic extrusions feature excellent impact strength and abrasion resistance, as well as a low coefficient of friction and very good chemical resistance.

The high lubricity of UHMW makes it an excellent choice for conveyor guides, as there is less wear and tear on the corners of the conveyors. UHMW is also moisture, stain and odor resistant, and is FDA approved for food industry conveyors.

For more information on this or any of the other many reasons why you should choose Eaglestone for your next conveyor, please feel free to contact us at any time.

Better Production: Shop Floor 3D CAD System

admin — Fri, 02 Sep 2011 14:44:02 +0000

At Eaglestone, we’re dedicated to engineering and building the finest products in the industry. To promote ease of assembly for our conveyors and equipment, we’ve given all of our assembly technicians and engineers access to a shop floor 3D CAD system right in the assembly area.

The system allows our team to digitally access assembly instructions and measurements, as well as view 3D models and see design details. This interactive system delivers a level of depth and detail that a collection of printed drawings simply cannot provide.

“This CAD system helps us to reduce the disconnect between design and final product,” states Carmen Sammauro, President at Eaglestone. “Giving everyone in the assembly phase access to 3D drawings of the product helps them to fully visualize all product details, no matter how small. This not only eliminates assembly errors, but also helps to speed up production time.”

For more information, please contact us.

Featured Video: 60′ Continuous Steam Conveyor Oven

admin — Mon, 01 Aug 2011 19:40:38 +0000

Did you know that Eaglestone Equipment also manufactures high volume conveyor ovens for food processing applications? These high quality, continuous production conveyor ovens ensure consistent processing times and even cooking temperatures throughout the process.

The conveyor oven in this video is a 60’ steam model that is used in the high volume production of fully-cooked pizza toppings. It has been designed in 10’ segments for easy future expansion.

Engineered for sanitary food production environments, these unique ovens open to allow easy access to all surfaces for quick and thorough cleaning and sanitation. Various heating elements including steam, gas, and radiant heat are available for a wide range of applications.

Technology Updates: Anti-Microbial Grease

admin — Mon, 01 Aug 2011 16:15:06 +0000

At Eaglestone Equipment, developing machines that enable clean and safe production is core to our business. We’re pleased to announce that all Eaglestone Conveyors for food processing and food packaging applications now use food grade, anti-microbial grease.

This certified FDA-compliant grease contains an anti-microbial preservative designed to protect from micro-organisms that can lead to grease degradation, odors and food contamination. In addition to providing excellent wear protection, this grease is specifically formulated to withstand the very harsh and demanding cleaning processes of food manufacturing plants.

For more information on this or any of the other many reasons why you should choose Eaglestone for your next conveyor, please feel free to contact us at any time.

New Product: Mobile Workstations

admin — Sat, 30 Jul 2011 16:15:17 +0000

Harsh environments are no problem for this workstation: gasketed construction protects your computer from dirt, dust, and tampering. Our mobile workstations feature an all-stainless construction with an integrated keyboard and touch pad.

These mobile workstations are ideal for a variety of food processing and food packaging environments. They are sanitary and easy to clean, and are built to last. Click here for more information.

Eaglestone Mobile Workstation

We’ve Moved!

admin — Sun, 01 Aug 2010 19:35:54 +0000

On August 1, 2010, we moved into our new larger facility! Our new headquarters in St. Charles is less than three miles from our old facility in West Chicago, and all of us at Eaglestone are excited to have moved into the larger space.

Our new facility gives us more production space, office space, and more room to assemble and test new conveyors and systems prior to installation. For more information on our new facility or to schedule a visit, please contact us.