What is a Knife Edge Conveyor?
Small products like chocolates, iced cookies, and pet treats can lose their spacing in the gap between two conveyors. A knife edge conveyor fixes this
November 2, 2026
Serving manufacturers since 1986 | Turnkey design, build, and integration under one roof | Trusted by Fortune 100 brands and startups alike | Machinery designed and built in the USA
D&R Packaging is a family-owned custom packaging machine builder and full-line integrator serving manufacturers since the mid-1980s. We design, build, and install fillers, labelers, conveyors, and complete lines for food and agricultural chemical producers across North America, including Fortune 500 companies running our packaging equipment at multiple facilities.
What sets us apart is who you work with. From first call through installation, your contact is one of our owners. We learn your whole process before recommending a packaging system, and after startup, you’ll reach someone who helped build your machine. Often, we can solve problems right over the phone.
Discover the benefits, accuracy, and efficiency of net-weight filling machines in our informative guide.
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Cheaper filling machines are out there, but the savings on a standard volumetric filler rarely last. You’ll pay for them later in lost production, slow changeovers, maintenance downtime, and inaccurate fills. Worse, a machine can pass a factory test and still struggle in daily production. Our net weight fillers fill by weight, the most accurate method available, and need virtually no adjustment between products.
Advanced gating and neck locating place every bottle correctly, and full-sequence monitoring stops the fill if a rare jam occurs. Tool-free changeover takes just 5 to 10 minutes, including all wetted parts. Our customers typically see payback on this packaging equipment in a year or less through reduced yield loss and downtime.
Every project, from liquid filling and custom conveyors to labeling and inspection equipment, starts with a conversation with one of our owners. Our background in plant-level engineering and maintenance helps us spot problems early and avoid surprise costs. We can collaborate with your team or take full control of a turnkey packaging system installation.
We refine the scope together, review product samples, and visit your site if needed.
We provide ongoing service and support for every machine we build.
Every design is guided by three principles: reliable operation, easy maintenance, and operator safety.
D&R Packaging stands out as a reliable provider of net weight filling machinery, capable of addressing common issues efficiently. With a focus on reducing downtime and increasing fill accuracy, D&R Packaging ensures that production operations run smoothly, minimizing disruption and maximizing productivity.
Our team is trained to provide professional and courteous service, ensuring that interactions are positive and solutions are delivered swiftly. This level of service not only solves immediate technical problems but also builds a foundation of trust and reliability with our clients.
Small products like chocolates, iced cookies, and pet treats can lose their spacing in the gap between two conveyors. A knife edge conveyor fixes this
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