Solutions for the Food and Beverage Manufacturing Sector
Dalmec Australia provides advanced manipulators that remove manual lifting, reduce WHS risks and improve workflow efficiency across food processing, packaging and agricultural warehouses.
Smarter, Safer Material Handling for Food and Beverage Manufacturing
Dalmec food industry manipulators let a single operator lift, move, rotate and place bags, drums, cartons, reels and product blocks with no manual load bearing. Each unit is custom engineered around the product, the movement required and the workplace layout, with hygiene-conscious configurations including stainless steel and wash-down suitable builds for food processing environments. Every installation is documented as an engineering control under Australia’s Work Health and Safety Act, and because Dalmec manipulators run entirely on compressed air, there are no electrical components in the arm to fail in wet or wash-down areas.
FAQ
Are Dalmec manipulators suitable for hygiene-critical food environments?
Yes. Dalmec systems can be specified in stainless steel and wash-down suitable configurations for food processing areas. Because the manipulator is purely pneumatic, with no electrical motors or control electronics in the arm, it performs reliably in wet areas and under regular wash-down cleaning regimes.
What food industry products can Dalmec manipulators handle?
Common applications include bags and sacks of ingredients, drums and pails, cartons and crates, film and packaging reels, and formed products such as cheese wheels. Dalmec engineers custom gripping tooling around the exact product, so the load is held securely and placed in the orientation the next process step requires.
Have Dalmec systems been installed in Australian food and beverage plants?
Yes. Food and beverage is one of the most common Dalmec applications in Australia. A recent example is VLM’s completed installation for NuPure Beverages, handling film reels in their production environment. Projects like these start with three details: the load weight, the movement required, and the number of lifts or placements per shift.
6 Key Reasons Why Australian Companies Have Chosen Dalmec Zero Gravity Load Handling
Your operators guide the load. Dalmec carries it
Every manipulator maintains the load in a pneumatically balanced state, allowing operators to lift, rotate and position food and beverage products with precision while eliminating physical effort.
Designed and Built in Italy
Every Dalmec manipulator is engineered and manufactured in Cles, Italy. With more than 90,000 installations worldwide since 1963, Dalmec remains the original manufacturer and recognised global leader in pneumatic manipulation technology.
Eliminate Manual Handling Injuries
Repetitive handling of ingredient bags, beverage containers and production materials places unnecessary strain on workers. Dalmec removes the weight from the task, helping businesses reduce hazardous manual handling risks and improve workplace safety.
Retain Your Best People
Reducing repetitive lifting enables experienced operators to remain productive throughout every shift while improving workforce wellbeing and long-term staff retention.
Reduce Hiring and Training Costs
Safer and more ergonomic workstations contribute to lower staff turnover and reduce recruitment and training costs across food and beverage production facilities.
Australian-Based, Nationwide Support
Dalmec provides installation, commissioning and ongoing technical support throughout Australia and New Zealand, backed by decades of engineering expertise and proven local service capability.
Solutions for Food and Beverage Manufacturing
Our manipulators are used throughout Australia for handling:
Ingredient Bags
For flour, sugar, grains, powders and food additives.
Capabilities: ergonomic lifting, transfer and controlled loading.
Drums
For oils, syrups, flavourings and liquid ingredients.
Capabilities: lift, rotate, tilt and accurately position.
Packaging Reels
For film, labels and wrapping materials.
Capabilities: lift, rotate and mount onto packaging machinery.
Beverage Containers
For bottles, cans, kegs and packaged drinks.
Capabilities: safe lifting and efficient production line handling.
Cartons and Finished Products
For packaged food and beverage products.
Capabilities: controlled handling and efficient palletising.
How We Work
Proven Results for Australian Operations
- Reduced manual lifting across food and beverage facilities
- Improved compliance with WHS and Safe Work Australia hazardous manual task principles
- Increased single operator productivity
- Reduced workplace injury risk and operator fatigue
- Improved production flow and packaging efficiency
- Greater workflow consistency and long-term operational performance
These outcomes make Dalmec one of Australia’s preferred lifting solutions for food and beverage manufacturers.
How We Work
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Understand Your Handling Requirements
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Recommend the Right Solution
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Configure and Supply the Equipment
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Ongoing Support and Service
Common Applications
Ingredient Bags
Finished Product Pallets
Bottles
Beverage Containers
Cans
Packaging Film Rolls
Food Drums
Cartons
Flour Sacks
FAQ
Are Dalmec manipulators suitable for hygiene-critical food environments?
Yes. Dalmec systems can be specified in stainless steel and wash-down suitable configurations for food processing areas. Because the manipulator is purely pneumatic, with no electrical motors or control electronics in the arm, it performs reliably in wet areas and under regular wash-down cleaning regimes.
What food industry products can Dalmec manipulators handle?
Common applications include bags and sacks of ingredients, drums and pails, cartons and crates, film and packaging reels, and formed products such as cheese wheels. Dalmec engineers custom gripping tooling around the exact product, so the load is held securely and placed in the orientation the next process step requires.
Have Dalmec systems been installed in Australian food and beverage plants?
Yes. Food and beverage is one of the most common Dalmec applications in Australia. A recent example is VLM’s completed installation for NuPure Beverages, handling film reels in their production environment. Projects like these start with three details: the load weight, the movement required, and the number of lifts or placements per shift.
Ready to Improve Safety and Efficiency?
Tell us about your food or beverage manufacturing application and our team will recommend a customised Dalmec solution designed to improve safety, productivity and operational performance.