Washdown Conveyor Actuation Systems

In food and beverage processing, conveyor systems must operate with precision and withstand frequent washdowns to maintain hygienic conditions. Height, spacing, and alignment adjustments are often required to handle varying product types, sizes, and packaging formats throughout the line.
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Adjust Reliably. Sanitize Easily. Keep Production Clean.

Helix Linear Technologies provides stainless steel lead screws and washdown-rated linear actuators that enable smooth, precise adjustments in conveyor systems designed for sanitary environments. Our motion components are built to perform in wet, high-pressure cleaning conditions without compromising accuracy or service life.



Ideal for USDA- and FDA-compliant production lines, Helix motion systems help OEMs and plant engineers maintain system flexibility while meeting the strictest cleanliness standards.



Key Benefits:



  • Corrosion-resistant stainless-steel construction for washdown durability



  • Accurate motion control for conveyor height, width, or rail positioning



  • Food-safe materials for sanitary applications



  • Custom configurations support both manual and automated adjustments





Helix delivers the rugged, reliable motion that helps keep your food production lines agile, efficient, and always ready for the next clean cycle.



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Custom Motion Components for Food & Beverage OEMs



Helix Linear Technologies designs and manufactures custom linear motion components that power the automation behind modern food production. Our lead screws, ball screws, linear actuators, and linear guides are used by OEMs and system integrators to deliver repeatable, washdown-ready performance across processing, packaging, and material handling applications.



From micro-ingredient dispensing systems to high-speed carton erectors, Helix components are engineered to meet the unique challenges of food-safe design, including corrosion resistance, sanitary materials, and easy integration into cleanroom or CIP environments.



Key Benefits:

✦ Precision motion for dosing, labeling, sorting, and packaging systems

✦ Built to withstand harsh cleaning processes

✦ High-speed, high-cycle durability for 24/7 production demands

✦ Custom travel lengths, load ratings, and mounting options for OEM flexibility





Helix powers the motion that helps food and beverage manufacturers scale safely, efficiently, and reliably, one clean, precise movement at a time.





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Solutions for the Food & Beverage Industry

Clean, Reliable Motion for Hygienic Production

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Alan Perry, Stryker
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"Your team's customer service went above and beyond, guiding us through the intricate process of custom ball screw engineering. The result? A precision-engineered ball screw that seamlessly integrated into our medical equipment, enhancing its reliability and performance. Kudos to your expertise and exceptional support.”"

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