Elevating
An elevator is used for elevating, lowerating or providing buffer capacity at the end of a conveyor run, or between different conveyors. A range of proven elevator designs support the standard pallet conveyor ranges as well as more general non-pallet applications. Just select the solution most appropriate for your specific application and then configure as required.
Pallet elevators allow lifting pallets between two different elevation levels. The pallet elevator can be used for moving pallets upwards or downwards. At the low level, pallets travel into or out of the elevator by means of a conveyor. A pallet feed-in or feed-out device is used at the high level.
The end lifter is used for low elevation where pallets normally enter and leave on the same side. It can be used at the ends of a production line or between production zones. It can be used at the ends of a production line or between production zones. This basic module is designed for creating vertical material flow loops. The pallet elevator can be ordered in various stages of completion, from a pure mechanical module, up to a complete turn-key version.
A high lifter is used for a large elevation where pallets normally enter and leave on opposite sides. The pallet elevator can be ordered in various stages of completion, from a pure mechanical module, up to a complete turn-key version.
The tunnel lift module (X85) is used to lift and locate pallets above the conveyor track, so that other pallets can pass below. This feature is especially valuable for lines with parallel processes.
A wedge conveyor uses two conveyor tracks facing each other to provide fast and gentle transport, horizontally as well as vertically. The chain has flexible cleats to carry the product without damaging it. Different cleats are available to accommodate the wide variety of products which may be handled.
Examples of application are transport of soda cans, glass and plastic bottles, cardboard boxes, tissue paper, etc.
Wedge conveyors are suitable for high production rates and can be designed to save floor space. Owing to their principle of operation, the wedge conveyors are not very suitable for transport of very heavy or irregularly shaped objects.
Important features
- Fast, high-capacity vertical transport
- Smooth handling of products
- Suitable for filling and packaging lines, etc.
- Flexible building block principle
- Lightweight, space-saving system
- Only hand tools required to build conveyor
- Easily integrated into other FlexLink conveyors
Limitations
Factors to be considered when planning for a wedge conveyor:
- The product must withstand some side pressure.
- Wet products should be avoided; their lower friction may cause slippage, slowing the flow of products.
- Support rails should be used when the products are heavy or susceptible to compression.
Drive units for wedge conveyors
Wedge elevator drive units can either be two separate end drive units with guided chain, or a single motor drive, running both conveyors in synchronism.
Two drive units are normally used for wedge conveyors. The possible minor speed difference can usually be ignored.
If no speed difference can be accepted, a single motor synchronous drive unit should be used. It comes equipped with cardan shafts for connection to the conveyor sides.
Components for track width adjustment
Wedge conveyors can be ordered in fixed or variable track width. A special set of accessories are available for the adjustment function.
The adjustment assortment includes two width adjustment actuators (660 mm and 950 mm), an angle gear unit, a shaft and a handwheel.
Spiral elevator / lowerator
Spiralveyor - Food processing
Ambaflex's Spiralveyor SH in stainless steel is designed to elevate packed and unpacked food products. It is based on a unique and patented modular plastic belt fitted with steel reinforcements and guide rollers. The food-grade, endless belt varies in width from 200 to 1000 mm. Elevation up to 6 metres per drive and speeds of up to 6m/min.
Features of SpiralVeyor SH
- Space saving elevation
- Compact accumulation system
- Dynamic accumulation
- Built to suit the application
- Low angle of incline
- Hygienic design
- Freezing and ambient environment
Spiralveyor SV - Robust
Ambaflex's Spiralveyor SV, which is built by a steel structure, is able to handle a broad range of products from plastic crates, wrap around to heavy shrink packs and cartons. The main advantages of the SV are continuous flow at high throughput, build in compact way, reliable and low maintanance.
Spiralveyor SDX-DL - Multilane
Ambaflex's Spiralveyor SVX DL-series (Dual Lane) is designed to elevate packed items like boxes, six packs, bundles and wrapped bottle packs. Technology wise comparable with the popular Spiralveyor SV, the SVX (X stands for Extended) is fitted with more belt lanes to accommodate different product flows in one machine.
The unique feature to elevate multiple products flows site by site eases the floor plan layout as more and more higher capacity packing lines produce in dual lanes. Each line can be controlled separately at their own speed and even in opposite directions.
Spiraveyor SVM - Bottling and canning
The SVM SpiralVeyor is AmbaFlex's latest development in the field of spiral conveyors. It is a multi-functional spiral conveyor that is specifically intended for use in bottling and canning lines.
The Spiralveyor SVM can transport separate items upwards or downwards, but it can also buffer them. In short, this is a new piece of equipment for the designers and integrators of bottling and canning lines.
Alpine conveyors
Alpine
The alpine conveyor differs from the common FlexLink conveyor in the way that the alpine is built in a compact spiral configuration. The common use of the alpine conveyor is as an accumulation/buffer zone between machines. Or, as an in-process step, e.g. for cooling or drying, or simply for elevation and loweration.
If the alpine is used as an accumulator there are two ways of using the alpine, through an inline or a bypass. An in-line accumulator is always included in the transport path. A by-pass accumulator on the contrary is connected to the transport path when temporary accumulation is necessary. Click on the catalogue icon below to look into some of the configurations of the alpine conveyor e.g. the serpentine.
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