Z Type Conveyor

The main function of Z Type Conveyor is to realize horizontal conveying and inclined lifting of materials. This equipment usually presents a "Z" shaped layout, which can stably transfer materials from a lower plane to a higher plane while moving horizontally. Common types of Z Type Conveyors include Z-belt conveyors, which use conveyor belts with patterns, skirts or ribs to carry materials; and Z-chain bucket conveyors, which use a series of buckets fixed on the chain to complete the lifting of materials. Depending on the specific design and material characteristics, the processing capacity of Z Type Conveyor usually ranges from several cubic meters to hundreds of cubic meters per hour, and the lifting height can reach 1 meter to 30 meters.

What are the types of Z Type Conveyors?

With its unique "Z" shaped layout, Z Type Conveyor can simultaneously complete the tasks of horizontal conveying and inclined lifting. According to the different load-bearing and traction components, this type of equipment can be mainly divided into several types:
Z-belt conveyor: It is a common Z-shaped conveying equipment that relies on a continuous conveyor belt to carry and move materials. In order to effectively realize the climbing conveying of materials, the conveyor belt is usually specially designed. For example, a patterned conveyor belt has raised patterns on its surface to increase friction with the material. Another common type is a skirted rib conveyor belt, which has corrugated or vertical skirts on both sides and transverse partitions (ribs) on the conveying surface. Z-type bucket chain conveyor: A chain is used as a traction member, on which a series of buckets are fixed at even intervals. The material is first loaded into the bucket in the lower horizontal section of the equipment, then driven by the chain, it is lifted in the inclined section, and continues to be conveyed in the upper horizontal section and finally unloaded at the discharge port. Its main advantages include the ability to achieve a large lifting height and a relatively considerable conveying capacity, and it is not easily affected by changes in the inclination angle because the material is stably carried by the bucket.

Basic parameters of Z Type Conveyor

Belt Width B (mm)		400		500		650		800		1000		1200		1400
High guard H (mm)		60	80	80	120	120	160	160	200	160	240	200	300	240	400
minimum horizontal baffle spacing		100	120	120	160	160	200	200	250	200	280	250	350	280	400
Throughput	30°	28	36	50	71	104	120	157	195	216	327	331	466	500	794
(raw coal,idling 1m/s)	45°	19	25	33	57	83	97	127	157	175	271	267	384	414	680
M³/h	60°	15	19	23	40	58	69	90	112	124	197	190	278	302	524
	90°	9	11	15	21	31	37	48	60	66	106	102	149	162	281
Overall dimensions	High head belting leather surface H1
		1200		1350		1615		1815		2000、2200		2300、2525		2525、2700
	High end belting leather surface H2
		690		800		950		1115		1250、1400		1600、1700		1600、1700
	High middle section of belt surface H3
		700		800		850		1115		850、1200		1400、1500		1600、1700
	middle period of anchor wide B1
		580		850		1020		1220		1440		1690		1890

 

bucket volume	1.8L	3.6L	6.5L
bucket material	pp	ss304	ABS
body material	mild steel	stainless steel	---
NO.S of discharge port	single	muti-discharge port	---
output	4-6m3/h	6.5-8m3/h	5.5-12m3/h
voltage(v)	220v/240v/as you need	380v/415v/440v/as you need	as you need
speed	adjustable
conveying capacity	3-10m3/h

What are the advantages of Z Type Conveyor?

Z Type Conveyor has good three-dimensional space utilization ability and can complete horizontal conveying and inclined lifting on the same equipment, thereby effectively saving floor space and avoiding the space waste caused by multiple independent conveyors, which is especially important for factories with limited space. In terms of material transportation, Z Type Conveyor shows the characteristics of stability and continuity. Compared with traditional bucket elevators, it has less impact and vibration during the lifting process, which helps to reduce the damage of fragile materials and ensure the stability and uniformity of material flow, which is conducive to the smooth operation of downstream equipment. In addition, Z Type Conveyor has a wide range of material adaptability and can adapt to various forms of materials such as granular, powdery, blocky, and bulky by replacing different bearing surfaces (such as patterned belts, skirt edge belts, hoppers, scrapers, mesh belts, etc.). In the inclined climbing section, Z Type Conveyor can effectively prevent material spillage and backflow, thanks to its specially designed conveyor belts or hoppers and other bearing components to ensure the effective transportation of materials.

What are the application scenarios of Z Type Conveyor?

Z Type Conveyor is widely used in many scenarios due to its unique spatial layout and material lifting capabilities. The following are the main application scenarios of Z Type Conveyor:
Spanning height differences: When a production line or process needs to transfer materials between equipment at different heights, Z Type Conveyor provides an integrated solution without the need for multiple independent devices. For example, lifting materials from a ground silo to a mixer or packaging machine at a high altitude.
Lifting tasks with limited space: When the workshop space is limited and it is impossible to install a long-distance inclined belt conveyor or multiple vertical elevators, Z Type Conveyor can complete the vertical material transportation task with a compact "Z" shape layout.
Continuous transfer of materials: When it is necessary to continuously and uninterruptedly transport bulk materials from low to high, such as granules, powders or small pieces of materials, Z Type Conveyor can provide a stable material flow to ensure the continuity of the production or processing process.
Smooth material transition: For some fragile materials or materials that do not want to be subjected to excessive impact during the conveying process, Z Type Conveyor can provide a smoother conveying process and reduce material damage compared to some lifting equipment. Z Type Conveyor can complete the horizontal movement and vertical lifting of materials on one machine at the same time, simplifying the complex conveying path. Its structure is usually compact, which helps to lay out in limited factory space. During the operation of Z Type Conveyor, the transfer of materials is relatively smooth, avoiding severe impact and shaking. In addition, by selecting different types of load-bearing components, such as belts with sidewalls or chain buckets, Z Type Conveyor can adapt to various forms of bulk materials and effectively prevent materials from spilling during inclined conveying. These characteristics make Z Type Conveyor an effective tool to ensure the continuity and stability of material flow in current material handling systems.