Flighted Incline Conveyor Belt

Applications & Use Cases

• Elevating bulk food products from one processing stage to another.
• Transferring items from floor level to packaging machinery or hoppers.
• Moving delicate produce or small components without damage.
• Integrating into automated production lines for continuous flow.
• Handling waste products or by-products in food processing facilities.

Typical Specifications

Typical capacity

Varies significantly based on belt width, flight height, and incline angle, but commonly handles several tonnes per hour for this class of equipment.

Power supply

Typically 400V, 3-phase, 50Hz, with smaller units potentially using 230V, 1-phase.

Belt material

Plastic modular slat belting is common, offering good hygiene and resistance to wear and chemicals.

Incline angle

Commonly ranges from 30 to 60 degrees, depending on the product and flight design.

Footprint

Dependent on the required elevation and incline angle; buyers should consider both horizontal and vertical space.

Hygiene features

Units of this type often feature open designs for ease of cleaning and food-grade materials.

Frequently Asked Questions

• What types of products are best suited for a flighted incline conveyor?

  Flighted incline conveyors are ideal for loose, bulk, or irregularly shaped food products that require elevation without rolling back, such as vegetables, fruits, confectionery, or frozen goods.

• How does the 'flighted' design benefit product handling?

• Is this type of conveyor suitable for washdown environments?

• What maintenance is typically required for a used unit?

• Can the speed of the conveyor be adjusted?