Overview
Facilities that process raw proteins, dairy, seafood, and other high-risk food products face sanitation requirements that go well beyond wipe-down cleaning. When production lines must be washed down with chlorinated cleaners and high-pressure spray between runs, every conveyor component — bearings, belts, frame, and motor — needs to withstand that level of chemical and moisture exposure without degradation. The Dorner AquaGard 7300 is a BISSC-certified sanitary belt conveyor engineered specifically for washdown environments that require chlorinated cleaning agents.
The 7300 shares the same low-profile, roll-formed stainless steel architecture as the AquaGard 7200, with a critical upgrade: a high-pressure bearing option and construction rated to tolerate repeated chemical washdown cycles without compromising bearing integrity, belt tracking, or frame finish. For operations where USDA, FDA, or third-party food safety audits require documented washdown capability, the 7300 delivers the sanitary construction those programs demand.
Features and Specifications
The AquaGard 7300 builds on the proven 7200 platform with enhancements targeted at chemical washdown durability. The frame, bearings, and drive components are all rated for exposure to chlorinated cleaning solutions used in meat, poultry, dairy, and seafood processing environments.
- Construction: 304 stainless steel frame, head and tail plates polished to a #4 finish
- Sanitation Rating: Rated for washdown with chlorinated cleaners
- Certification: BISSC certified conveyor design
- Frame Gauge: 11-gauge stainless steel roll-formed frame
- Belt Widths: 1.75″ to 18″
- Conveyor Lengths: 2 ft. to 18 ft.
- Load Capacity: Up to 60 lbs.
- Belt Speed: Up to 264 ft/min
- Belt Change: Quick five-minute belt change
- Belt Tensioning: Rack and pinion single-point adjustment
- Belt Tracking: V-groove frame with V-guided belt
- Bearings: Self-aligning stainless steel sealed bearings with FDA-approved solid lubricant; high-pressure bearing option available
- Gearmotors and Controls: Washdown rated
- Models: Belted and cleated belt configurations
- Configuration: Straight sections only
- Materials: All materials are FDA-approved plastics or stainless steel
Built for Chemical Washdown Sanitation
The defining feature of the 7300 is its ability to withstand repeated washdown cycles using chlorinated cleaning solutions. In meat, poultry, dairy, and seafood processing, sanitation standard operating procedures (SSOPs) typically require chemical washdown of all food-contact surfaces between production shifts. Conveyors that are only rated for wipe-down or wet environments can experience bearing failure, belt tracking issues, and frame corrosion when exposed to these more aggressive cleaning protocols.
The 7300 addresses this with a high-pressure bearing option that protects the bearing assembly from chemical and water intrusion during washdown. Combined with the sealed stainless steel frame, polished #4 finish that resists chemical adhesion, and FDA-approved solid lubricant in all bearings, the 7300 maintains consistent performance through daily washdown cycles that would compromise lesser conveyor designs.
Applications and Industries
The AquaGard 7300 serves production environments where chemical washdown is a standard part of the daily sanitation routine. Common applications include raw protein processing lines for meat, poultry, and seafood, dairy product handling and packaging, bakery lines where allergen changeovers require chemical sanitation, snack food and confectionery processing, pet food manufacturing with wet ingredients, and pharmaceutical packaging lines with chemical cleaning requirements.
Industries that deploy the 7300 include food and beverage processing, meat and poultry processing, dairy manufacturing, seafood handling, pharmaceutical packaging, and any production environment where third-party food safety audits require BISSC-certified conveyor equipment rated for chlorinated washdown.
AquaGard 7300 vs. 7200 vs. 7100: Selecting the Right Sanitation Level
Dorner’s AquaGard sanitary conveyor lineup spans three sanitation tiers, each matched to a specific cleaning environment. Selecting the right model starts with understanding how the conveyor will be cleaned at the end of each production run.
The AquaGard 7100 is a flexible chain conveyor for dry food processing that supports curves, inclines, and powered transfers. Choose the 7100 when your products are dry, your layout requires directional changes, and cleaning involves dry wipe or compressed air.
The AquaGard 7200 is a belted conveyor rated for wipe-down and wet environments. Choose the 7200 when moisture is present during processing or cleaning, but chemical washdown with chlorinated agents is not required.
The AquaGard 7300 is a belted conveyor rated for washdown with chlorinated cleaners. Choose the 7300 when your sanitation protocols require chemical washdown, high-pressure spray, or chlorinated cleaning solutions — particularly in raw protein, dairy, or seafood operations.
Selection and Configuration Assistance
Specifying the AquaGard 7300 requires matching the belt type, width, length, and drive configuration to the product being handled and the sanitation environment. Barron Equipment’s conveyor specialists work directly with food processing and packaging operations to evaluate production requirements, cleaning protocols, and facility constraints before recommending a configuration.
Request a quote today to discuss your washdown conveyor requirements with a Barron Equipment specialist.