Incline Conveyor

Applications & Use Cases

• Moving bulk food products from one processing stage to a higher one, such as from a mixer to a packaging machine.
• Transferring ingredients or finished goods over obstacles or between different floor levels within a food production facility.
• Feeding product into hoppers, depositors, or other processing machinery that requires an elevated input.
• Loading or unloading food products from storage bins or containers where a height difference needs to be overcome.

Typical Specifications

Typical capacity

Capacity for this class of equipment typically ranges from 500 kg/hr to several tonnes/hr, depending on belt width and incline angle.

Power supply

Commonly found on units of this type is a 400V, 3-phase, 50Hz electrical supply, though smaller units may use 230V, 1-phase.

Belt material

Belts are typically food-grade PVC, PU, or modular plastic, selected for hygiene and resistance to specific food products.

Incline angle

Incline angles commonly range from 15 to 45 degrees, often with cleats or flights to prevent product rollback.

Frame material

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

Throughput

Throughput for this class of equipment is highly dependent on product density, belt speed, and effective belt width.

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, and some wet or sticky items, especially when fitted with appropriate cleats or flights.

• How important is the belt material for food processing applications?

• What maintenance is typically required for an incline conveyor?

• Can incline conveyors be integrated into existing production lines?

• What safety features should I look for on a used incline conveyor?