Elevated Conveyor

Applications & Use Cases

• Transporting bulk ingredients or finished products between different processing stages.
• Feeding packaging machinery or filling lines from an elevated position.
• Moving materials over existing obstacles on a production floor.
• Loading hoppers or storage silos with various food products.

Typical Specifications

Typical throughput

Varies significantly based on belt speed, product density, and elevation, but units of this type commonly handle several tonnes per hour.

Power supply

Typically 400V, 3-phase, 50Hz, with motor sizes commonly ranging from 0.75kW to 2.2kW for this class of equipment.

Belt material

Commonly food-grade PVC or PU, often blue or white, suitable for direct food contact.

Frame material

Typically stainless steel for hygiene and corrosion resistance in food processing environments.

Elevation angle

For this type of flighted belt conveyor, angles commonly range from 30 to 45 degrees to prevent product rollback.

Footprint

The base footprint will depend on the overall length and height, but buyers should consider the space required for the incline and discharge point.

Frequently Asked Questions

• What types of products are best suited for an elevated conveyor with a flighted belt?

  This type of conveyor is ideal for loose, granular, or small-piece products such as grains, snacks, frozen vegetables, or confectionery, where flights prevent product slippage on an incline.

• How is the discharge height adjusted on these conveyors?

• What maintenance is typically required for an elevated conveyor?

• Can this conveyor be integrated into an existing production line?

• What are the common safety features on an elevated conveyor?