Incline & Swan Neck Conveyors UK
CCL designs and manufactures bespoke incline, decline and swan neck conveyors in Loughborough, UK. A swan neck conveyor combines an inclined section with a horizontal infeed or discharge to connect equipment at different heights. We specify the layout, belt grip, flights and side guides around your product, lift height and available floor space, with in-house controls and installation available.
Choosing an incline conveyor
An incline or decline conveyor moves products between working heights, mezzanines or process stages. CCL designs the route around product size, weight, stability, vertical rise and the available footprint.
Belt selection: grip-top PVC or PU, modular belts, and flights or sidewalls can be considered for the application. The appropriate angle depends on the product and belt surface; there is no single slope that suits every load. Trials may be needed for slippery, rolling or irregular products.
Layout and transfers: infeed and discharge heights, horizontal approach sections, nose-over geometry and transfer gaps must suit the upstream and downstream equipment. Straight inclines and swan-neck arrangements are assessed against available space and product behaviour.
Loads and drives: belt width, speed, throughput and full-load starting conditions determine the drive and support design. Frames can be specified in powder-coated mild steel or stainless steel, with cleaning access and materials selected for the operating environment.
Controls and access: sensors, speed control and PLC sequencing can coordinate feeding and discharge. Guarding, emergency stops, access routes and maintenance requirements are planned for the installation.
For a quotation, send product dimensions and weight, items per minute, infeed/outfeed heights, available floor space and photographs or a drawing. Our Loughborough team can provide design, manufacture, factory testing, installation and commissioning.
Discuss your incline conveyor project with CCL or call 01509 816064.
Related solutions: belt conveyors, modular belt conveyors and waste conveyors.