Glossary

Below are some commonly used terms regarding our equipment offerings and useful definitions to help decide what solutions fit your unique situation. If you have further questions feel free to use the Contact Us Form or click Request A Quote to jump straight into equipment specifications and pricing.

SCADA (Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition)

A software layer that collects data and provides high-level visualizations for facility management.

Singulator

A device, often using feedscrews or starwheels, used to separate products from mass accumulation into a single-file line for processing.

Soldier/Matrix Pack

A uniform packing arrangement consisting of organized rows, columns, or a staggered matrix. This creates the best packing configuration for space density and automated manipulation.

Stainless Steel

Stainless steel is an iron and chromium alloy. While stainless must contain at least 10.5% chromium, the exact components and ratios will vary based on the grade requested and the intended use of the steel.

Common grades we use are 304 and 316:

304 Stainless Steel: Best for indoor or non-corrosive outdoor environments. Widely used in kitchen appliances, food processing equipment, brewery and wine making gear, and architectural trim.

316 Stainless Steel: Best for environments with high exposure to salt, chemicals, or acids. Used in marine hardware, coastal railings, pharmaceutical equipment, chemical processing tanks, and medical devices.

Starwheel

A device using engraved pockets along a spinning disk shape to control container spacing and speed along a circular pathway.

Straight Conveyor

A conveyor designed for linear transport featuring a modular frame and flush-to-frame belts to ensure smooth product transitions.