The gate is composed out of a single sheet of silicone that is attached to the underside of the shaker bed. When the cable is compressed, it deflects downward, creating an opening for food product flow. Three of the sides are attached to the shaker bed, and one is wrapped around a cable. This design has no parts that move to the underside of the bed after contacting the food, meaning no particles are transferred and it is easy to clean and keep sanitary.
The gate opens and closes with the 4” stroke of a 1- 1/16” bore pneumatic cylinder that is parallel to the cable. The cable is compressed or relaxed as the cylinder piston moves in or out.
