S&B - Flighted Conveyor Belt

Applications & Use Cases

• Transporting bulk food items such as vegetables, fruits, and snacks between processing stages.
• Elevating products to different heights within a production line, for example, to feed packaging machinery.
• Moving small, loose, or irregularly shaped items that might roll off a flat belt.
• Integrating into automated processing lines for controlled product flow and accumulation.

Typical Specifications

Typical capacity

For this class of equipment, throughput can vary significantly based on belt width, speed, and flight design, commonly ranging from hundreds of kilograms to several tonnes per hour.

Power supply

Units of this type commonly operate on standard industrial electrical supplies, typically 3-phase 400V, 50Hz, with motor power generally between 0.37 kW and 2.2 kW.

Belt material

Flighted conveyor belts for food processing are typically made from food-grade materials such as PVC, PU, or modular plastic, ensuring hygiene and durability.

Flight design

Flights are commonly integrated into the belt, available in various heights and pitches to suit different product types and incline angles.

Frame construction

The frame is typically constructed from stainless steel for hygiene and corrosion resistance in food environments.

Operating speed

Conveyor speed is commonly adjustable, often via a variable frequency drive (VFD), to suit specific production requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

• What are the benefits of a flighted conveyor belt over a flat belt?

  Flighted belts are designed to prevent product rollback on inclines and to separate products, making them ideal for elevating items or handling loose, small, or wet materials more effectively than a flat belt.

• Is this conveyor suitable for other food products besides peppers?

• What maintenance is typically required for a used flighted conveyor?

• How can I determine if the belt material is food-grade?

• What are the common safety features on this type of conveyor?