Materials handling in the food and processing industries is concerned with the movement of materials in different cases such as from supply point to store or process, between stages during processes or to packing and distribution. One of the main types of handling equipment is conveyors. Motion of the material can be caused either by gravity or manually or by power. The method of motion provides a convenient basis for subdividing the types of conveyors into two main groups as follows: i) gravity or manually moved- chute, roller, or skate-wheel conveyors and ii) powered - roller, belt, slat, chain, vibratory, magnetic, screw, flight and pneumatic conveyors. The above categories include all the possibilities of materials handling within a processing plant, i.e., either bulk or packed.

Food hose is suitable for tank truck and in-plant applications. It is highly flexible for gravity flow, pressure, and suction service transferring edibles from tank truck and in-plant service. Mirror smooth chlorobutyl tube finish eliminates chance of taste or odor transfer. Strong construction allows maximum flexibility with minimum effort even in hard-to-handle applications.

Food processing equipment's mechanical design and construction are similar to those for the equipment of the chemical and processing industries. The basic engineering requirements of process equipments are the containment of the material, the strength of the components, and the efficiency of the operation and the transfer of energy during processing. The equipment should be resistant to corrosion, be cost effective and its operation should not present occupational hazards to the operators. Hygienic design of food processing equipment involves selection of appropriate materials of construction, design, fabrication and operation of the equipment that will ensure the safety of the food quality. The equipment should be easily cleaned and sanitized by continuous or non-continuous techniques and be adapted to integrated systems of process control and automation.

Food strainers are made of a heat resistant material or a heat transmitting material, or a combination of both. It is perfect for purees, creamed soups, baby foods, juices, jams, jellies, and pie fillings.