| Name |
Acclivitous Conveyor |
| Meaning of "Acclivitous" |
"Acclivitous" means sloping upward or inclined. |
| Purpose |
To move materials upward from a lower level to a higher level. |
| Inclination |
Typically inclined at an angle (5°–30°), depending on the material type. |
| Common Applications |
Mining, agriculture, packaging, food processing, and manufacturing industries. |
| Material Handled |
Granular goods, boxes, parcels, bulk materials, etc. |
| Conveyor Types Used |
Belt conveyor, bucket elevator, cleated belt conveyor, screw conveyor, etc. |
| Design Considerations |
Incline angle, belt type, load type, speed, and capacity. |
| Advantages |
Efficient use of vertical space; continuous transport of materials. |
| Limitations |
Risk of slippage for certain materials; may require cleats or sidewalls. |
