Spiral Conveyor

A Spiral Conveyor is a specialized vertical material handling system designed to transport products or materials upward or downward in a continuous helical (spiral) flow. It uses a conveyor belt, chain, or slats that wrap around a central drum or structure, allowing efficient elevation changes within a compact footprint. Unlike traditional incline conveyors or elevators, spiral conveyors enable high-throughput vertical movement while minimizing floor space usage.

There are two main types often referred to as “spiral conveyors“:

• Belt/slat spiral conveyors: Used for packaged items like cartons, cases, totes, bottles, cans, trays, and bags.

• Screw (auger) spiral conveyors: Feature a rotating helical blade inside a tube or trough, primarily for bulk materials (e.g., powders, grains).

The modern vertical spiral conveyor is the predominant type in warehousing, manufacturing, and distribution.

Spiral Conveyor Video

Key Features and How It Works

• Design: The conveyor consists of a proprietary slat-type or modular plastic belt with overlapping slats or nesting surfaces, supported by a rolling friction chain (no sliding or wear strips). It wraps multiple times around a central drum or follows a drumless guide rail system.

• Operation: Powered by a single drive motor (often at the top or bottom), the belt moves continuously, allowing products to enter horizontally, spiral up/down, and exit horizontally. Many models are reversible and can start/stop fully loaded.

• Speed and Capacity: Speeds often exceed 200 feet per minute (60 m/min), with loads up to 10-50 kg/m depending on the model. High-capacity versions handle thousands of units per hour (e.g., bottles in mass flow).

• Footprint: Extremely compact—e.g., diameters as small as 585 mm—saving 40-50% floor space compared to incline conveyors.

Advantages

• Space Efficiency: Ideal for multi-level facilities, mezzanines, or tight layouts.

• High Throughput: Continuous flow without interruptions, faster and more reliable than lifts/elevators.

• Energy Savings: Single drive motor reduces power consumption and integration costs.

• Gentle Handling: Smooth surface prevents product damage; suitable for fragile items.

• Low Maintenance: Sealed bearings, no lubrication needed in many designs, long lifespan.

• Versatility: Options for cooling/heating (enclosed panels), accumulation, or dual-lane for double capacity.

Applications

Common in food/beverage (cooling/proofing/freezing lines), e-commerce/distribution (multi-floor sorting), pharmaceuticals, and manufacturing for elevating cartons, bottles, or bulk items.

Salient Features of Conveyor

• Available in S.S./M.S. model.

• Available as per your require speed, length, height & width.

• Structure is made of S.S. 304/M.S. 32mm square pipe with matt finish/painted.

• Table top is made of S.S.304 16 gauge sheet with matt finish.

• Conveyor Belt is supplied with 3 speed pulley.

• Special Self-aligning bearing ensure smooth and trouble free rotation of the Roller.

• Conveyor belt is used as PVC coated canvas belt/endless rubberized belt.

• The Reduction Gear Box provides jerk less & noiseless performance for long time.

Technical Specification of Spiral Conveyor

* Power voltage can be adjusted as per customer’s domestic power voltage requirements.
* Rights of technical improvements & modification reserved.
* Illustrations & dimensions are shown for information purpose only.