SF Engineering - SF engineering flighted conveyor

Applications & Use Cases

• Used for elevating or inclining products in food processing lines, preventing rollback.
• Suitable for transferring bulk ingredients such as grains, powders, or small components between processing stages.
• Commonly integrated into packaging lines to feed products into bagging or boxing machines.
• Utilised in bakeries for moving dough pieces, confectionery for sweets, or fruit and vegetable processing for produce.

Typical Specifications

Typical throughput

Variable, depending on belt speed and product density; for this class of equipment, throughput can range from hundreds of kilograms to several tonnes per hour.

Power supply

Commonly 3-phase industrial power, typically 400V, 50Hz, with motor power generally between 0.37kW and 2.2kW.

Belt material

Typically food-grade PVC, PU, or modular plastic, selected for hygiene and durability.

Frame material

Stainless steel (e.g., 304 or 316 grade) is standard for food processing environments, ensuring corrosion resistance and ease of cleaning.

Typical operating speed

Adjustable via a variable speed drive (VSD), commonly ranging from 0.1 to 1.0 metres per second.

Hygiene standards

Designed to meet food safety regulations, often suitable for washdown environments.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

  Flighted conveyors are ideal for loose, granular, or small, discrete products that require elevation without rolling back. They are less suitable for very sticky or fragile items that could be damaged by the flights.

• How do I determine the correct flight height and spacing for my application?

• Are these conveyors easy to clean and maintain?

• Can the belt speed be adjusted?

• What safety features should I look for?