Used - Used Swan Neck Elevator

Applications & Use Cases

• Elevating products between different levels in a production line.
• Feeding packaging machinery or processing equipment from a lower hopper.
• Transferring bulk materials such as granules, powders, or small components.
• Integrating into automated systems for continuous product flow.

Typical Specifications

Typical capacity

Typically ranges from 500 kg/hour to several tonnes/hour, depending on bucket size and speed.

Power supply

Commonly requires a 3-phase electrical supply, typically 400V, 50Hz, with a motor power rating often between 0.75 kW and 5.5 kW.

Material construction

Often constructed from stainless steel for food-grade or corrosive environments, or mild steel for general industrial use.

Infeed height

Typically designed for low-level infeed, often from floor level or a small hopper.

Discharge height

Can vary significantly, commonly reaching heights of 2 to 5 metres, but custom heights are possible.

Footprint

The base footprint is typically compact, but the overall height can be substantial.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

  Swan neck elevators are generally suitable for free-flowing granular products, powders, small components, and certain food items that can be scooped and discharged without damage.

• How is the speed of a swan neck elevator controlled?

• What maintenance is typically required for this type of elevator?

• Can this elevator be integrated into an existing production line?

• Are there different bucket materials available?