vertical conveyor is one type of lifting conveyor, it is mainly used to lift goods from low to high by motor traction, or makes goods sprial from high to low by gravity. It can be used not only for lifting boxed materials, but also for lifting heavy goods packed in pallets.
| System Type | Load Capacity | Applications |
|---|---|---|
| Spiral Conveyors | 30-150 kg | Compact footprint, continuous operation |
| Vertical Lift Modules | 500-2000 kg | High-density AS/RS integration |
| Continuous Vertical Conveyors | 20-100 kg | Gentle product handling |
Lifting Speeds: 0.2-1.5 m/s
Positioning Accuracy: ±1 mm
Safety Systems: Dual brake system + light curtains
Control Interface: PLC with IoT connectivity
| Application Scenario | E-commerce Fulfillment | Multi-Story Manufacturing | Automated Parking | Pharma Vertical Farming | Airport Baggage Handling |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Core Requirements | High-density order processing + space optimization | Safe inter-floor material handling + production synchronization | Ultra-compact space utilization + rapid access | Sterile transport + vertical farming expansion | Secure full-path tracking + efficient sortation |
| System Configuration | 3-tier spiral conveyor network | Z-type reciprocating lifts with fire enclosures | Tower elevator with pallet shuttle system | Hygienic bucket conveyor + HEPA filtration | Tilt-tray sortation matrix + TSA screening |
| Key Technical Parameters | 1.2m/s continuous flow / 3m diameter | 2,000kg capacity / ISO Class 5 cleanroom | ±5mm positioning / Seismic III rating | FDA-compliant materials / UV-C sterilization | 3,200 bags/hour throughput / RFID tracking |
| Space Efficiency Gain | 78% horizontal footprint reduction | 16 manual elevators eliminated | 400% space utilization improvement | 12-tier cultivation capability | N/A (process optimization) |
| Cycle Time Improvement | 45% faster order processing | 15min → 2min floor transfer | 90-sec average retrieval time | <0.2% product damage rate | 92% reduction in misrouting |
| Safety Features | AMR seamless integration | Dual braking + emergency power fail-safe | Earthquake-resistant structure | Humidity-controlled compartments | 3D collision avoidance + redundant E-stop |
| Energy Management | N/A (efficiency focus) | Real-time load monitoring | 35% energy reduction via regeneration | N/A (cleanroom priority) | 40% energy reduction via regenerative braking |
| Compliance Certifications | N/A (efficiency focus) | ISO Class 5 certification | Seismic III certification | FDA 21 CFR Part 11 compliance | TSA security certification |
| Digital Integration | WMS/ERP system interface | Automatic tooling docking | IoT monitoring platform | Climate control system integration | Full-path security data binding |
