Swan-neck Elevator Conveyor with flighted belt

Applications & Use Cases

• Elevating bulk materials in food processing lines, such as snacks, frozen vegetables, or granular ingredients.
• Transporting small components or finished products in manufacturing and packaging operations.
• Feeding multihead weighers, bagging machines, or other processing equipment from floor level hoppers.
• Moving materials over short to medium distances where a change in elevation is required.

Typical Specifications

Typical capacity

For this class of equipment, throughput commonly ranges from 500 kg/hr to 3000 kg/hr, depending on product density and belt speed.

Power supply

Units of this type typically operate on 3-phase industrial power, commonly 400V, 50Hz, with a motor rating of 0.37 kW to 1.5 kW.

Belt material

Flighted belts are commonly food-grade PVC or PU, suitable for direct food contact and washdown.

Flight height and pitch

Flight heights typically range from 20mm to 50mm, with a pitch designed to prevent product rollback on the incline.

Incline angle

The swan-neck design allows for steep incline angles, typically between 45 and 60 degrees, to minimise footprint.

Construction material

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

Frequently Asked Questions

• What types of products are suitable for a flighted belt swan-neck elevator?

  These elevators are ideal for free-flowing, granular, or small particulate products that require gentle handling and elevation, such as cereals, nuts, sweets, or small plastic components.

• How is the belt cleaned and maintained?

• Can the speed of the conveyor be adjusted?

• What footprint does a typical swan-neck elevator require?

• Are spare parts readily available for unknown manufacturer units?