Spiral Conveyor Systems
Spiral Conveyors
Spiral conveyors are unique material handling systems designed to move goods vertically or horizontally in a continuous flow. If space in your warehouse is limited or there are multiple storage levels, spiral conveyor systems provide an ideal solution for moving materials between levels. Spiral conveyors are a proven technology, and CSL has a wealth of experience designing automation systems with an integrated spiral conveyor belt.
How Do Spiral Conveyors Work?
Spiral conveyors are specialised conveyor systems designed to move materials vertically or at an incline while occupying minimal floor space. They consist of a continuous belt or chain that wraps around a central cylinder in a helical pattern, creating multiple tiers.
As the belt rotates, it carries items upward or downward along its spiral path. The steep incline is made possible by using flights or cleats attached to the belt, which prevent items from sliding backwards.
Spiral conveyors are powered by motors typically located at the top or bottom of the structure, driving the belt through a series of sprockets or pulleys. These systems are particularly useful in facilities with height restrictions or limited floor space, as they can efficiently transport materials across different levels.
Benefits of Spiral Conveyor Systems
Unlike traditional conveyors, which move items on a flat plane, spiral conveyors use a spiral configuration to transport materials more compactly and space-efficiently.
There are many advantages to using a spiral system as part of the overall automation solution, including:
- Space–saving: Unlike longer inclined belts, a spiral takes up less physical space and is the easiest way to move goods and materials.
- Flexibility: Spiral conveyor belts can be adapted to any warehouse layout and integrated with existing systems, providing total flexibility. They are fully reversible as standard.
- Energy efficient: Spiral conveyors use a single-drive motor for continuous movement, making them more energy efficient than other lift products.
- High throughput: Spiral conveyors can handle large volumes, increasing throughput and enhancing productivity.
- Versatile: Spiral conveyors can be used in most applications, such as factories, fulfilment centres, e-commerce, and 3PL organisations, and can help improve the efficiency of your processes.
- Adaptability: Multiple belt types are available to fit our spiral conveyor systems and your warehouse’s application needs.
- Safe Material Handling: Difficult-to-convey materials such as bottles or fragile items can be safely moved on a spiral conveyor system with gradual slopes and smooth transitions, allowing for secure product handling.
Key Features of Spiral Lift Systems
- Slat widths range from 200mm to 600mm
- Multi-lane configurations for expanded operational widths
- Impressive heights reaching up to 20m/60ft and beyond
- Compact footprint starting from 1240mm², conserving valuable space
- Impressive speeds of up to 90m/minute
- Continuous throughput for seamless operations
- Versatility in handling irregular items, cartons, boxes, totes, and more
- Ensured safe transit between multiple floors and heights
- High load capacity of up to 50kg per meter
- Fully reversible functionality for enhanced flexibility
- Innovative stacked spiral solutions
Enhanced Vertical Material Handling with Conveyor Systems Ltd
Choosing the most suitable spiral conveyor for your warehouse depends entirely on the floor space, changes in elevation, and the types of products you are moving. Spiral conveyor systems effectively use vertical space, enabling the safe and efficient transportation of goods for enhanced material handling.
CSL can find the solution for your warehouse or factory, whether our conveyor spiral or one of our other products, such as conveyor belts, automated sortation, or pallet conveyors, as part of a system solution.
Spiral Conveyor Belt FAQs
What is a spiral conveyor?
A spiral conveyor is a conveying system that moves products vertically. It is ideally suited for limited spaces and multi-floor elevation requirements.
How does a gravity spiral conveyor differ from other spiral conveyors?
A gravity spiral conveyor uses the force of gravity to move products downward without needing external power sources.
What materials are suitable for spiral conveyor belts?
Our spiral conveyors can handle a range of materials. These include irregular items, cartons, boxes, totes, bags, and more.
Can the spiral conveyor system be customised to fit my facility's unique space and requirements?
Absolutely! Our designs can be tailored with widths from 200mm-600mm and heights up to 20m/60ft and beyond. Multi-lane and stacked solutions are also available.
Are spiral conveyors safe for transporting fragile items?
Yes, our conveyors are designed to ensure a smooth and safe transit, suitable even for fragile items.
How fast can products be transported using the spiral conveyor system?
Our systems can reach speeds of up to 90m/minute, ensuring swift and continual throughput.
What are the advantages of spiral conveyors?
The main advantage of spiral conveyors is they make use of all the space in your warehouse. As they transport items vertically, the footprint of a spiral conveyor is relatively small compared to other conveyors.
What spiral footprints can you offer?
| Model | Belt Width | Footprint | Model | Belt Width | Footprint | |
| SV-200-1000 | 200mm | 1240mm² | SV-200-1000 | 200mm | 1240mm² | |
| SV-300-900 | 300mm | 1240mm² | SV-300-900 | 300mm | 1240mm² | |
| SV-400-1300 | 400mm | 1740mm² | SV-400-1300 | 400mm | 1740mm² | |
| SV-400-1800 | 400mm | 2240mm² | SV-400-1800 | 400mm | 2240mm² | |
| SV-500-1300 | 500mm | 1840mm² | SV-500-1300 | 500mm | 1840mm² | |
| SV-600-1600 | 600mm | 2240mm² | SV-600-1600 | 600mm | 2240mm² |
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