Adjustable Handles for Food Processing Equipment
Adjustable handles are a mechanical component designed to replace standard metric or inch hardware in food processing equipment where the use of tools is not desired or convenient. They are most commonly used to adjust the width and/or height of conveyor rail mounts, sensors, and slicers. Additionally, handles can be used to keep plexiglass guards in-place during operation while offering an easy solution to remove them when the machine has been safely locked out.
Handles are an assembly comprised of a handle, spring, serration, inlay, and threaded stud or threaded hole. Users simply turn the handle by hand to loosen and tighten, significantly reducing the time it takes to reposition components on a shaft. The handles are available with glass fiber reinforced thermoplastic for lightweight and powder coated zinc steel for corrosion resistance and durability. They come in black which is suitable to most food processing applications and orange for safety or easy identification. Inserts are available in steel for high holding power and stainless steel for increased corrosion resistance. The variety of standard stock options offered allows food processing equipment designers flexibility to select the right part for the application. It is common to see the same conveyor with multiple handle styles. They are sourced from JW Winco and stocked in our Marlborough, Massachusetts factory.
