Drake Loaders

VANTA LS

Designed for delicate products & size variation.

This launcher-style loader is Drake’s fastest mechanical solution for gently handling delicate products at high throughput. Its compact, low-profile footprint supports easy access, efficient cleaning, and reliable performance in space-conscious production environments.

The VANTA LS handles more size variation & softer products than traditional collator-style loaders to reduce manual handling and maximize labor efficiency.

VANTA CS: The Definitive Food Loader

  • FLEXIBLE: Handles frankfurters, sausages, snack sticks, pickles, cheese sticks, & more, whether products are cooked or chilled, skinless or skin-on. DELICATE: Engineered for gentle product handling with fewer hands on product, ideal for specialty and single-layer packaging.

  • TAILORED: Engineers collaborate with you to accommodate floor space, product specifications, and packaging equipment.

  • CONFIGURABLE: Rapid changeover modular heads, optional, gentle pneumatic hinge gates, and multiple lane & belt options support fast adaptation.

  • SANITARY: CE compliant & designed to American Meat Institute (AMI) sanitary design principles. Removable sanitary food belts and advanced cleaning options.

  • OPERATOR-READY: Rockwell Automation touch screen controls allow quick recipe changes and rapid adjustments.

  • RELIABLE: Built for long-term performance, reduced labor, & consistent throughput.

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Innovative Design

  • Throughput based on application & customer needs
  • Convenient spray through guarding for easy access Single-point hook-up washing system
  • 3 or 4 lane mechanical loading
  • Gentle product handling
  • Low-profile design
  • In-line or 90° configuration
  • 98%+ product fill rate with less than 1% rework
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VANTA LS Features

Drake Loaders designs automated loading systems for protein processing and packaging operations, delivering precise product sorting, alignment, and loading to support high-speed, high-volume production environments. The VANTA LS offers the following additional features that support accurate product loading and reliable performance in protein processing and packaging operations.

Sustainable

Drake boasts a low carbon footprint with 83.6% recycled stainless steel and durable, hand-crafted loaders made in-house for streamlined manufacturing. 

Reliable

A reliable automation solution for food production lines, with a high return on investment & confidence in meeting demand. 24/7 technical support, fast parts turnaround, & reliable operation worldwide.

Safe

Customer-driven innovation backed by decades of expertise in food processing manufacturing. Uses patented first-in, first-out technology & convenient guarding with spray-through design.

Engineered for Lasting Value

Custom made in the USA and built to last, our equipment boosts profits for years to come.

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