Incline Conveyor

Applications & Use Cases

• Transporting bulk food products from one processing stage to a higher one, such as feeding a multihead weigher or packaging machine.
• Moving ingredients like grains, powders, or small solid food items up to mixers, hoppers, or storage bins.
• Elevating finished products for inspection, sorting, or transfer to packing lines.
• Handling waste products or by-products in a food processing facility for disposal or further processing.

Typical Specifications

Typical capacity

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

Power supply

Commonly found on units of this type, power requirements are typically 400V, 3-phase, 50Hz, with motor sizes varying based on load and length.

Belt material

Belts are typically food-grade PVC, PU, or rubber, often with flights or cleats to prevent product rollback on inclines.

Frame material

Frames are commonly constructed from stainless steel for hygiene and corrosion resistance in food environments.

Incline angle

The incline angle typically ranges from 15 to 45 degrees, optimised for product type and facility layout.

Footprint

The footprint will vary significantly based on the length and height of the conveyor, with longer units requiring more floor space.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

  Incline conveyors are suitable for a wide range of free-flowing and semi-free-flowing food products, including granules, powders, small solids, and some packaged goods. The specific product suitability depends on the belt type and cleat configuration.

• How is an incline conveyor typically cleaned?

• Are spare parts readily available for unknown manufacturer conveyors?

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

• Can the speed of an incline conveyor be adjusted?