The need to handle products of various sizes, demanding delivery times, and offering service 365 days a year has made intralogistics automation devices an essential priority for improving the efficiency of all types of storage spaces and order picking systems. In this context, as MIM Patchwork Service specialists explain, “automated spiral conveyors, thanks to their compact construction that maximizes vertical space, adapt perfectly to small or limited spaces, while ensuring maximum performance in the transport of goods.”
What are the advantages of spiral conveyors?
Spiral conveyors offer significant logistical advantages for companies in all sectors.
Space savings. Spiral conveyors are designed to maximize vertical space. With outer diameters ranging from 1,000 to 4,000 mm, they allow for more efficient use of space compared to other systems such as traditional inclined conveyors.
High operating speed. Devices capable of reaching speeds of over 60 meters per minute (60 m/min) result in fast and efficient product transport. An ideal device for sectors that require great management agility, such as e-commerce.
High load capacity: Spiral conveyors can handle loads of up to 100 kg per unit. This capacity varies by model, and if necessary, there are also some specialized systems that can support greater weights.
For all types of products. With useful belt widths ranging from 100 to 1,200 mm, spiral conveyors can adapt to products of all sizes and shapes, from small packages to large boxes or containers.
Versatile design. Available in multiple configurations, with one or more belts, wider or narrower tracks, various speeds, and more. These devices offer great versatility and adaptability, thus offering customized solutions for all types of logistics processes.
Lifting height. Spiral conveyors are designed to elevate products to different heights, from a few meters to several floors. Thanks to this capacity, they are tools with enormous potential for integration into high-rise storage systems or other applications that require efficient vertical transport.
Discover the ideal system for your business
When working with this type of conveyor, MIM Patchwork Service, specialists in intralogistics automation with more than 20 years of experience, relies on the customized solutions of AmbaFlex, a leading company in the manufacture of customized conveyors. Below are the technical characteristics and applications of the main products in its SpiralVeyor series:
SpiralVeyor SVe. This equipment is specifically designed to handle large and bulk products. This model stands out for its wide belt width, which ranges between 700 and 1,200 mm. The belt of this system is composed of multiple parallel rails, giving it greater resistance and allowing it to handle loads of up to 100 kg. With a belt speed of up to 60 m/min and an inclination angle of up to 15 degrees, the SVe is ideal for applications requiring efficient transport of large volumes in a small space, such as distribution centers, airports, etc.
SpiralVeyor SV. This system is characterized by its versatility and is ideal for the transport of medium- to large-sized products such as secondary packaging, boxes, trays, etc., in functions ranging from lifting to accumulation. This model offers a belt width range of 300 to 600 mm, with the option of one to three parallel belts. It is capable of handling loads of up to 50 kg/m with a standard speed of up to 60 m/min. Finally, it is worth noting that its lifting capacity is unlimited, although the most common is 15 meters per drive system.
SpiralVeyor SVs. It is the most compact conveyor on the market and is specifically designed for the handling of small primary packaging and liquid containers. This model can include up to six parallel belts with a width range of 100, 140, or 200 mm. This device is capable of handling boxes weighing up to 50 kg/m² at a speed of up to 60 m/min. Furthermore, thanks to its ‘Triple-E’ technology, which enables low friction and high performance, it is an ideal tool for jobs requiring great precision and control, such as those in the pharmaceutical or personal care industries.
SpiralVeyor SVm. Designed for the mass transport of individual bottles and cans, it is characterized by its compact, simple, and robust design.