Food & Tobacco

Food & Tobacco Industry Solutions

May Conveyor delivers precision-engineered conveyor solutions tailored for the unique demands of the Food & Tobacco industry. Their high-performance Conveyor Chains and Specialty Belting are built to ensure safe, efficient, and hygienic product handling throughout processing, packaging, and distribution environments.

Conveyor Chains

May Conveyor’s robust chains provide reliable, clean, and consistent material movement in food and tobacco processing systems.

Available in standard 6″ and 9″ pitch sizes

Journal-bearing rollers and flanged configurations for smooth performance

Hardened link plates and components for extended wear life

Easy lubrication and maintenance-friendly design

Conveying packaged tobacco through blending and sorting lines

Transporting boxed or wrapped food products through inspection and packing

Integrating with hygiene-critical washdown conveyor setups

High durability under continuous-use conditions

Precision components minimize wear and misalignment

Engineered to maintain operation in clean-room and sanitation-required areas

Customizable formats to integrate into existing food-grade systems

Specialty Engineered Belting

May Conveyor offers custom-built belting solutions that meet stringent industry regulations for safety, temperature, and contaminant control.

Constructed from stainless steel, rubber, or aluminum for hygienic compliance

Custom pitch (1.25″–12″) and belt width configurations

Resistant to moisture, heat, and chemical exposure

Designed to handle abrasive materials and frequent washdowns

Processing areas with high humidity or temperature fluctuations

Transfer systems for bulk food items or wrapped products

Conveyor runs requiring corrosion resistance or strict FDA compliance

Engineered for cleanability and reduced bacterial growth risk

Long service life even in wet, hot, or chemical-prone environments

Fully customizable to meet the unique footprint and material flow needs of tobacco and food plants

Why Choose May Conveyor for Food & Tobacco

Industry Knowledge

Decades of engineering support for regulated industries like food processing and tobacco handling

Sanitation Focused

Specialty belts and chains designed for washdown and hygiene environments

Custom Solutions

Tailored pitch, material, and layout configurations

Durable and Efficient

Built to perform in temperature-sensitive and corrosive atmospheres

Typical Applications in Food & Tobacco

Blending and mixing conveyor systems for tobacco leaves

End-of-line packaging conveyors in food production

Moisture- and heat-resistant lines in baked goods or frozen food facilities

Hygienic material transfer for prepared and packaged food items

Product	Typical Use Cases	Core Benefits
Conveyor Chains	Core transfer lines, packaging systems	Strength, low-maintenance, long lifespan
Specialty Belting	Food-safe, moisture/heat-prone environments	Cleanability, corrosion resistance, custom-fit

May Conveyor equips the Food & Tobacco industry with rugged yet sanitary conveying solutions. Their chains and custom belts bring together clean design, proven durability, and application-specific adaptability—ensuring smooth, compliant material handling across the production process.

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