Overview
When food processing and packaging lines demand more capacity, wider belt widths, and layout flexibility that the compact AquaGard 7200 and 7300 series cannot deliver, the AquaGard 7350 fills the gap. This heavy-duty sanitary conveyor handles loads up to 750 lbs. across belt widths from 6 to 36 inches and lengths up to 82 feet — scaling well beyond the 60-pound, 18-inch limits of the smaller AquaGard belt conveyors while maintaining the same commitment to FDA-approved materials and stainless steel construction.
Unlike the 7200 and 7300, which are limited to straight configurations, the 7350 is available in straights, curves, and Z-frame layouts. This makes it the right choice for operations that need to move heavier food products through elevation changes, directional turns, and multi-stage processing lines without switching to non-sanitary conveyor equipment.
Features and Specifications
The AquaGard 7350 is built on a 304 stainless steel frame with an open design that minimizes horizontal surfaces where food debris can collect. The tip-up tail feature provides access inside the conveyor frame for thorough cleaning and maintenance without full disassembly.
- Construction: 304 stainless steel frame with open design and minimal horizontal surfaces
- Sanitation Rating: Designed for wipe-down and low-pressure washdown with non-caustic chemicals
- Belt Widths: 6″ to 36″
- Conveyor Lengths: 3 ft. to 82 ft.
- Load Capacity: Up to 750 lbs.
- Belt/Chain Options: Belted, cleated belt, modular belt, modular cleated belt, and positive drive configurations
- Belt Tracking: V-guided belt tracking on belted models
- Chain Safety: Chain openings less than 4mm even on curves — safest chain design in the industry
- Chain Friction: Unique chain design virtually eliminates friction, supporting up to 4 curves on a single conveyor
- Configurations: Straights, curves (modular belt only), Z-frames (LPZ), nose-over, and horizontal-to-incline layouts
- Cleaning Access: Tip-up tails for access inside the conveyor frame
- Transfer Options: Nose bar transfers, powered transfers, and roller transfers
- Accessories: Chutes, drip pans, formed angle stands, hoppers, and a variety of guiding options
- Materials: FDA-approved belting and plastic components
Multi-Configuration Layouts for Complex Processing Lines
The 7350’s range of configurations sets it apart from the rest of the AquaGard lineup. Where the 7200 and 7300 serve straight-line applications only, the 7350 supports curves on modular belt models, Z-frame (LPZ) layouts for elevation changes, nose-over transitions for transferring products between conveyor levels, and horizontal-to-incline modules that lift products from one processing stage to the next.
The modular belt and positive drive options give operations precise control over product handling. Modular cleated belts prevent product rollback on inclines, while positive drive belts eliminate belt slippage that can occur with friction-driven systems during heavy or sticky product runs. Up to four curves can run on a single conveyor frame, thanks to a chain design that virtually eliminates friction — reducing drive requirements and extending chain life across long, complex layouts.
Applications and Industries
The AquaGard 7350 is designed for food processing operations that handle heavier, wider, or higher-volume product loads than the compact 7200 and 7300 can accommodate. Common applications include primary and secondary food packaging lines handling cases, trays, or totes, bakery production where large volumes of product move between ovens and packaging, snack food lines with wide product spreads requiring 36-inch belt widths, confectionery processing with incline and decline requirements, pet food manufacturing with heavy bulk loads, and beverage packaging lines where cases or multipacks need elevation changes between processing stages.
Industries that deploy the 7350 include food and beverage production, bakery and snack manufacturing, confectionery processing, meat and poultry packaging (secondary packaging after primary washdown areas), pet food manufacturing, pharmaceutical and nutraceutical packaging, and consumer goods operations that require sanitary conveyor construction with heavy-duty capacity.
AquaGard 7350 vs. 7200/7300 vs. 7100: Choosing the Right Model
The AquaGard lineup spans four models across different capacity, layout, and sanitation tiers. The right choice depends on load weight, belt width, layout complexity, and cleaning requirements.
Choose the 7350 when loads exceed 60 lbs., belt widths beyond 18 inches are needed, or the layout requires curves, Z-frames, or inclines in a sanitary environment. Choose the 7200 for compact straight-line belted applications in wipe-down or wet environments under 60 lbs. Choose the 7300 for straight-line belted applications requiring chemical washdown with chlorinated cleaners. Choose the 7100 for dry food processing layouts that need flexible chain technology with curves, inclines, and powered transfers.
Selection and Configuration Assistance
Configuring a 7350 system involves selecting the right belt or chain type, conveyor width, length, layout configuration, and transfer options based on the product being handled and the processing environment. Barron Equipment’s conveyor specialists work with food processing and packaging operations to design complete AquaGard 7350 systems that optimize throughput, sanitation, and layout efficiency.
Request a quote today to discuss your heavy-duty sanitary conveyor requirements with a Barron Equipment specialist.