Flighted Conveyors are designed with raised dividers—commonly referred to as flights, scrapers, or cleats—attached to the conveyor belt to separate and support product as it moves along the line. These vertical or inclined dividers create pockets that securely hold items in place, making flighted conveyors especially effective for transporting loose, small, or bulk materials up steep inclines or even vertically. By preventing product rollback and maintaining spacing, these conveyors enable controlled movement through various elevation changes within compact production layouts.

Flighted conveyors are commonly used in applications where products need to be elevated between processing stages or deposited into hoppers, weighers, or packaging equipment. The cleats are available in different shapes, heights, and spacing configurations depending on the type and flow characteristics of the product. Key features include:

• Customizable flight heights and spacing to suit specific product sizes and volumes
• Incline and vertical conveying capability for space-saving line designs
• Sanitary or washdown construction for food, pharmaceutical, or cleanroom use
• Variable speed control for metered feeding or batching operations
• Belt and cleat materials compatible with sticky, powdery, or fragile products

Typical products and applications include:

• Snack foods and produce: Elevated to multi-head weighers or vertical form-fill-seal machines
• Powders and granules: Transported from mixers to packaging stations without spillage
• Small hardware parts: Carried vertically to assembly or sorting systems
• Pet food or dry ingredients: Moved between hoppers and baggers in batching operations
• Frozen foods: Conveyed securely on inclines to prevent slipping or product pile-up

Flighted conveyors provide a reliable solution for controlled, incline-based product movement, helping manufacturers maximize vertical space while maintaining gentle, accurate handling of products.