Handling By Design - Incline Conveyor

Applications & Use Cases

• Transporting bulk food products from one processing stage to a higher one.
• Feeding packaging machinery with products from floor-level hoppers.
• Elevating ingredients to mixers or blenders.
• Moving finished products over obstacles on a production line.

Typical Specifications

Typical capacity

Typically designed for throughputs ranging from 500 kg/hr to several tonnes/hr, depending on belt width and incline angle.

Power supply

Commonly operates on a 3-phase industrial power supply, typically 400V, 50Hz, with a motor rating often between 0.37 kW and 2.2 kW.

Belt material

For food processing, belts are typically food-grade PVC, PU, or modular plastic, often with cleats or sidewalls to prevent product rollback.

Incline angle

Units of this type commonly feature adjustable or fixed incline angles, typically ranging from 15 to 45 degrees, depending on product characteristics.

Construction material

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

Footprint

The footprint varies significantly with length and height, but for this class, a base area of 1.5m x 1m to 4m x 1.5m is common.

Frequently Asked Questions

• What types of food products are suitable for an incline conveyor?

  Incline conveyors are suitable for a wide range of bulk food products, including granular, diced, frozen, or individually quick-frozen (IQF) items. The specific product suitability depends on the belt type and cleat configuration.

• How do I determine the correct incline angle for my product?

• What maintenance is typically required for an incline conveyor?

• Are incline conveyors easy to integrate into existing lines?

• What safety features should I look for?