Creeper Conveyor or Accumulation Conveyor

Millard's Creeper Conveyor or Accumulation Conveyor is designed to accept dumped products from combos, vats, or barrels.  The slow pace conveyor collects products on the conveyor belt surface to be slowly forwarded into further processing operations and released as the line pace requires. As with all our belt conveyors, custom lengths, widths, and configurations are available.

Features:

• Accepts common container sizes of combos, vats or barrels
• HD Stainless Steel construction to handle bulk weight
• Wash-down duty construction
• Common sizes (5' wide x 6-8' long) or custom to your application
• Flat top belting to match your stock
• Open Channel Construction - No tubing
• Heavy Duty Motors and Gear Boxes
• Motor Torque arm is a standard safety feature
• 1/2" Bearing Standoffs
• Repair parts available
• "In-House" PassivationPassivation treatment is intended to improve the surface condition of stainless steel by dissolving iron that has been embedded in the surface during forming or machining. If allowed to remain, the iron can corrode and give the appearance of rust spots on the stainless steel. Passivation restores the original corrosion-resistant surface by forming a thin, transparent oxide film and is the preferred method for the sanitary durability of stainless steel. Millard has one of the largest "In-House" Passivation operations available for our customer's fabricated items. See our case study on passivation for details. for Sanitary Durability

Ham Tumbler or Ham Conditioner

Millard's Ham Tumblers are built to last with heavy duty stainless steel material.  Our Tumbler or Conditioner is a 36" drum that tumbles the hams to condition them for the next process which could  involve bone-In hams, boneless hams, or skinning.

Features:

• Heavy duty stainless steel construction
• Large 36" drum
• Drum rides on HD spring loaded caster wheels, 36" x 15" drum
• Chain driven by 7.5 HP HD gear motor
• 1" x 3" Bars run the continuous length for conditioning
• Galvanized center post structure for cleaner installation and minimal footprint
• Discharge gate for controlling outflow of hams

Hydraulic Barrel Dumper

Millard's Hydraulic Barrel Dumper has a wide variety of uses in many food industries.  Our unit is all stainless steel heavy duty and provides a smooth, efficient, clean, reliable, safe and sanitary method for dumping barrels and drums.  The unit is constructed of heavy duty stainless steel material and is provided as a complete system with or without a stainless hydraulic power pack. The power pack can be configured and located to suit your needs.

Features:

• Heavy Duty Stainless Steel Construction
• Hydraulic Power Pack option
• 3 - 5 HP Motor
• 36-48" standard dump height (custom heights available)
• Safety Guarding custom fit per your requirements
• Broad Range of Load Capacities (500-1,500# std)
• (2) Hydraulic Lift Cylinders designed for dumping applications
• Control Valves
• Push Button Controls
• Unit can be customized to fit process or special containers as needed
• "In-House" PassivationPassivation treatment is intended to improve the surface condition of stainless steel by dissolving iron that has been embedded in the surface during forming or machining. If allowed to remain, the iron can corrode and give the appearance of rust spots on the stainless steel. Passivation restores the original corrosion-resistant surface by forming a thin, transparent oxide film and is the preferred method for the sanitary durability of stainless steel. Millard has one of the largest "In-House" Passivation operations available for our customer's fabricated items. See our case study on passivation for details. Finish for Sanitary Durability

Hydraulic Combo Dumper

Millard's Hydraulic Combo Dumper is similar to our Vat Dumper and has a wide variety of uses in many food industries and is especially suited for dumping cardboard combos in Pork Further Processing.  Our unit is all stainless steel heavy duty and provides a smooth, efficient, clean, reliable, safe and sanitary method for dumping your products.  We provide the system complete with or without a stainless hydraulic power pack that can be configured and located to suit your needs.

Features:

• HD Stainless Steel Construction
• Hydraulic Power Pack option
• 3 - 5 HP Motor
• 36-48" standard dump height (custom heights available)
• Safety Guarding custom fit per your requirements
• Broad Range of Load Capacities (1,500-2,500# std)
• (2) Hydraulic Lift Cylinders designed for dumping applications
• Control Valves
• Push Button Controls
• Unit can be customized to fit process or special containers as needed
• "In-House" PassivationPassivation treatment is intended to improve the surface condition of stainless steel by dissolving iron that has been embedded in the surface during forming or machining. If allowed to remain, the iron can corrode and give the appearance of rust spots on the stainless steel. Passivation restores the original corrosion-resistant surface by forming a thin, transparent oxide film and is the preferred method for the sanitary durability of stainless steel. Millard has one of the largest "In-House" Passivation operations available for our customer's fabricated items. See our case study on passivation for details. Finish for Sanitary Durability

Hydraulic Vat Dumper

Millard's Hydraulic Vat Dumper is similar to our Combo Dumper and has a wide variety of uses in many food industries.  Our unit is all heavy duty stainless steel and provides a smooth, efficient, clean, reliable, safe and sanitary method for dumping your products.  We provide the system complete with a stand alone stainless steel hydraulic power unit. We can also provide Combo and Barrel dumpers as needed.

Features:

• Heavy Duty Stainless Steel Construction
• Hydraulic Power Pack option
• 3 - 5 HP Motor
• 36-48" standard dump height (custom heights available)
• Safety Guarding custom fit per your requirements
• Broad Range of Load Capacities (1,500-2,500 lbs)
• (2) Hydraulic Lift Cylinders designed for dumping applications
• Control Valves
• Push Button Controls
• Customized to fit process or special containers as needed
• "In-House" PassivationPassivation treatment is intended to improve the surface condition of stainless steel by dissolving iron that has been embedded in the surface during forming or machining. If allowed to remain, the iron can corrode and give the appearance of rust spots on the stainless steel. Passivation restores the original corrosion-resistant surface by forming a thin, transparent oxide film and is the preferred method for the sanitary durability of stainless steel. Millard has one of the largest "In-House" Passivation operations available for our customer's fabricated items. See our case study on passivation for details. Finish for Sanitary Durability

Lazy Susans

Our Lazy Susan turn tables are used for product accumulation common to further processing and pack off areas.  Standard sizes are 48" and 60".

Features:

• Packaging accumulator for a variety of products
• 48" and 60" standard sizes
• Electric Driven
• Hollow-shaft mount center drive
• Heavy duty Motor and Gearbox
• Variable Speeds
• Heavy duty Stainless Steel Construction
• "In-House PassivationPassivation treatment is intended to improve the surface condition of stainless steel by dissolving iron that has been embedded in the surface during forming or machining. If allowed to remain, the iron can corrode and give the appearance of rust spots on the stainless steel. Passivation restores the original corrosion-resistant surface by forming a thin, transparent oxide film and is the preferred method for the sanitary durability of stainless steel. Millard has one of the largest "In-House" Passivation operations available for our customer's fabricated items. See our case study on passivation for details. for Sanitary Durability

Metal Detector Conveyor

Millard's Metal Detector conveyor is our standard hygenic heavy duty conveyor design integrated with a SAFELINE^® metal detector. We build the complete line with the metal detector, standard plastic belting, and a removable metal-free zone section.

Features:

• Intralox belting (or customer specified)
• Removable Metal-Free formed Lexan zone
• Heavy duty stainless steel construction
• Heavy duty motors and gearboxes
• Custom lengths, widths, angles, and configurations available
• Adjustable feet for uneven surfaces
• Integrated with SAFELINE^® products
• Same standard features as our Belt Conveyors
• "In-House" PassivationPassivation treatment is intended to improve the surface condition of stainless steel by dissolving iron that has been embedded in the surface during forming or machining. If allowed to remain, the iron can corrode and give the appearance of rust spots on the stainless steel. Passivation restores the original corrosion-resistant surface by forming a thin, transparent oxide film and is the preferred method for the sanitary durability of stainless steel. Millard has one of the largest "In-House" Passivation operations available for our customer's fabricated items. See our case study on passivation for details. for Sanitary Durability

Smoked Belly Press

Millard's unique Smoked Belly Press provides a symmetrical method for flattening hog bellies just prior to processing or blast freezing.  Our Belly Press is an in-line operation paced to the line speed providing a uniform flattening process that is easily integrated, easily operated, and easily cleaned.   See our "Case Study" for more details.

Features:

• Heavy Duty Stainless Steel Construction
• Variable speed motor
• HD Wash-down duty motor and gearbox
• Mobile (with wheels) or stationary
• Sanitary Flat Belt versus Rollers
• Quick Adjustments
• Application to both trimming and skinning lines
• Cleaning labor savings
• Improved quality and consistency of flattened pork bellies
• Easily cleaned
• Improved Sanitation
• "In-House" PassivationPassivation treatment is intended to improve the surface condition of stainless steel by dissolving iron that has been embedded in the surface during forming or machining. If allowed to remain, the iron can corrode and give the appearance of rust spots on the stainless steel. Passivation restores the original corrosion-resistant surface by forming a thin, transparent oxide film and is the preferred method for the sanitary durability of stainless steel. Millard has one of the largest "In-House" Passivation operations available for our customer's fabricated items. See our case study on passivation for details. for Sanitary Durability

SS Screw Conveyors

Millard's SS Screw Conveyors transfer and deliver product from one process to another or into containers.  We produce 6", 9", 12", and 20" screw models.  Mostly used on fat, trim, hams, muscles and other similar products. See our stainless sanitary Augers in the Support Equipment/Services category for more details and options.

Features:

• Heavy duty stainless steel construction
• Removable lids for easy cleaning
• Chain or Direct drives
• Custom hoppers
• Sanitary and seal welded
• Polished screws available per product needs
• Custom built to specific product applications
• Custom lengths, widths, diameters, angles and chutes as needed per your layout or product needs
• Heavy duty washdown motor and gearbox
• "In-House" PassivationPassivation treatment is intended to improve the surface condition of stainless steel by dissolving iron that has been embedded in the surface during forming or machining. If allowed to remain, the iron can corrode and give the appearance of rust spots on the stainless steel. Passivation restores the original corrosion-resistant surface by forming a thin, transparent oxide film and is the preferred method for the sanitary durability of stainless steel. Millard has one of the largest "In-House" Passivation operations available for our customer's fabricated items. See our case study on passivation for details. for sanitary durability

SS Vat Storage Racks

When a standard rack system will not work or painted carbon steel is not sanitary enough, Millard offers custom built Stainless Steel Storage Racking.  We can engineer and custom build to fit your containers, vats, or combos.

Features:

• All stainless steel
• Load rated
• Engineer certified
• Welded, bolted, or a combination structure
• 1, 2, or 3 level(s) high
• Non-drip pans between levels
• "In-House" PassivationPassivation treatment is intended to improve the surface condition of stainless steel by dissolving iron that has been embedded in the surface during forming or machining. If allowed to remain, the iron can corrode and give the appearance of rust spots on the stainless steel. Passivation restores the original corrosion-resistant surface by forming a thin, transparent oxide film and is the preferred method for the sanitary durability of stainless steel. Millard has one of the largest "In-House" Passivation operations available for our customer's fabricated items. See our case study on passivation for details. for Sanitary Durability
• Wash-down duty

Tray Pack Conveyor w/Tray Stations

Our Tray Pack Conveyor w/Tray Stations provides a multiple conveyor system applicable for all cuts of pork.  We provide a standard 18" center conveyor delivering the product while an overhead shelf houses the trays for production.  A lower conveyor takes away the package or trimmed product that is processed on moveable trays along the main center conveyor.

Features:

• Unique sliding tray feature
• Sliding trays can be used for trimming or packaging
• Tray surface options
• Ergonomic designed
• Wash-down duty for ease of cleaning
• HD stainless steel construction
• Applicable to all pork cuts as well as box packaging
• Same standard features as our Belt Conveyors
• "In-House" PassivationPassivation treatment is intended to improve the surface condition of stainless steel by dissolving iron that has been embedded in the surface during forming or machining. If allowed to remain, the iron can corrode and give the appearance of rust spots on the stainless steel. Passivation restores the original corrosion-resistant surface by forming a thin, transparent oxide film and is the preferred method for the sanitary durability of stainless steel. Millard has one of the largest "In-House" Passivation operations available for our customer's fabricated items. See our case study on passivation for details. for Sanitary Durability

Volumetric Screw Hoppers

Millard produces some highly specialized machinery like our Volumetric Screw Hopper.  This equipment uses a two-screw dispensing system to present an exact amount of product (generally tissue type like Hamburger) into a weigh hopper or scale for a secondary operation.

Features:

• All stainless steel construction
• Polished screw
• PLC driven
• Complete with controls
• Custom built to specific product applications
• Heavy duty motors and gearboxes
• "In-House" PassivationPassivation treatment is intended to improve the surface condition of stainless steel by dissolving iron that has been embedded in the surface during forming or machining. If allowed to remain, the iron can corrode and give the appearance of rust spots on the stainless steel. Passivation restores the original corrosion-resistant surface by forming a thin, transparent oxide film and is the preferred method for the sanitary durability of stainless steel. Millard has one of the largest "In-House" Passivation operations available for our customer's fabricated items. See our case study on passivation for details. for sanitary durability