Inclined Belt Conveyor

Introduction

Inclined Belt Conveyors are designed to transport goods upward or downward at angles typically between 0° to 30°, and with special belting, even up to 90°. Common in manufacturing, packaging, and bulk handling, they offer smooth, controlled elevation changes while optimizing plant layout and reducing equipment transfers.

Specifications

• Inclination Angle:
  • Standard belts: up to 25–30°
  • Cleated or pocket/sidewall belts: up to 30–35°, steep incline or vertical up to 90°
• Belt Widths: Typically 300–1,400 mm, customizable
• Length & Height: Vary per plant layout; steep incline designs shorten overall length needed
• Belt Types:
  • Smooth for gentle inclines
  • Cleated/pocket or sidewall for steeper angles and bulk materials
• Speed: Typically 0.1–2 m/s, adjusted per throughput and application
• Drive: AC geared motors (0.25–3 HP) with VFDs or drum motors—can include backstops & brakes
• Frame & Rollers: MS, SS304/316, or aluminum with angled idlers and hold-down guides (HDPE/UHMW)

Ideal Applications & Industries

• Packaging & Logistics: Carton elevation between floors or conveyors
• Food & Pharma: Hygienic vertical transport with cleanable belts
• Mining & Bulk Materials: Steep incline bulk handling
• Agriculture & Fertilizer: Seed and granular transport
• Mining & Construction: Fill loading with limited footprints
• Manufacturing: Machine part elevation between lines

Key Features & Benefits

1. Space Efficiency
   • Steep incline belts reduce floor space by minimizing conveyor length
2. Versatile Inclination
   • Options for smooth, cleated, or pocket belting up to 90° inclines
3. Optimal Belt Selection
   • Prevents slippage and item toppling by matching belt type and grip strength to application
4. Efficient Drives
   • VFDs promote smooth starts/stops and energy savings; drum motors offer sealed, maintenance-free operation, ideal for hygiene-critical zones
5. Maintenance-Friendly Design
   • Modular sections, accessible components, and monitoring features enable proactive servicing
6. Safety & Compliance
   • Equipped with guarding, emergency stops, pull-cords, chute protection, and dust mitigation systems for operator safety

Parab Conveyor Systems' Tailored Solutions

• Custom Inclines: Smooth, cleated, sidewall, or pocket belts configured to your precise angle and capacity
• Optimized Belt Selection: Ensures grip and containment based on product type and incline angle
• Compact Footprint: Steep incline configurations designed to minimize space usage
• Durable Drives: Choose between VFD-controlled motors, drum motors with backstops/brakes, and maintenance-free options
• Engineered Safety: Full guarding, chord stations, dust skirts, and hold-down chamfers
• Modular Construction: Easy maintenance with standard-components and monitoring-ready designs
• After-Sales Support: Full CAD layout, field installation, training, preventive maintenance, spare parts

Typical Use Cases

• Feed cartons to high-level conveyor lanes
• Elevate bakery goods into ovens
• Transfer bulk aggregates in confined spaces
• Incline pharma trays into inspection modules
• Convey material to mezzanine storage zones

Contact & Custom Inquiry

Need an Inclined Belt Conveyor optimized for your elevation change needs and space constraints? Share your capacity, angle, belt type, and layout—Parab will engineer the perfect vertical solution.

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