Flighted Conveyor Belt

Applications & Use Cases

• Moving delicate or irregularly shaped food items without damage.
• Inclined conveying of products to higher processing stages or packaging lines.
• Separating products or reducing rollback on sloped conveyor sections.
• Transporting sticky or wet food products that might otherwise adhere to a flat belt.

Typical Specifications

Typical capacity

Capacity for this class of equipment typically ranges from several hundred kilograms to multiple tonnes per hour, depending on belt width, speed, and flight design.

Power supply

Commonly found on units of this type are 400V, 3-phase, 50Hz power supplies, though smaller units may use 230V, 1-phase.

Belt material

Belts are typically made from food-grade PVC, PU, or rubber, selected for durability and hygiene in food environments.

Flight height and pitch

Flight height and pitch are critical and vary significantly; common heights range from 20mm to 100mm, with pitches from 100mm to 500mm, depending on the product being conveyed.

Frame construction

Frames are typically constructed from stainless steel (grade 304 or 316) for hygiene and corrosion resistance in food processing.

Operating speed

Operating speeds are commonly variable, typically ranging from 0.1 to 0.5 metres per second, adjustable to suit product flow and processing requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

  Flighted belts prevent product rollback on inclines, provide positive product separation, and can handle bulkier or more delicate items more effectively than flat belts, particularly when elevating goods.

• How do I determine the correct flight height and pitch for my product?

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

• Can this type of conveyor be easily integrated into existing lines?

• What considerations are there for cleaning and hygiene?