Z-type elevator

Z-type elevator

I. Product Introduction

     The Z-type elevator is a vertical-horizontal combined continuous conveying equipment, named for its operational trajectory resembling a "Z" shape. This device employs enclosed hoppers as conveying carriers and is equipped with a variable frequency drive (VFD) system, enabling stable and efficient material transfer between different heights and workstations.

     Its core advantages include compact footprint, high conveying efficiency, and low material damage rates. The equipment features a body constructed from galvanized carbon steel or stainless steel, making it adaptable to various industrial environments such as cleanrooms, humid conditions, and dusty settings. Equipped with safety features including overload protection, anti-deviation mechanisms, and emergency stop systems, it complies with industrial equipment safety standards. Widely utilized in automated production lines across agriculture, food processing, pharmaceuticals, chemical industries, hardware manufacturing, and packaging sectors, this solution ensures reliable operation in diverse industrial applications.

II. Product Advantages

● Prevent material fragmentation and damage during transportation;

● Diverse configurations: Z-type, C-type, T-type feeding systems, horizontal distribution systems, etc.;

● Single-point/multi-point feeding, single-point/multi-point discharging;

● Leak-proof sealed hopper;

● Standard high-quality nickel-plated chain with corrosion resistance and low wear;

● Modular design with customizable horizontal and vertical sections per user requirements;

● Equipped with a torque limiter, which will protect the machine from damage and automatically shut down in case of unexpected failure during operation;

● Zinc-coated steel plate structure, featuring aesthetic appeal and durability;

● Compact structure with minimal space occupation;

● Energy-saving, environmentally friendly, and easy to install and maintain

III.Selection and Configuration

Case body materials: galvanized carbon steel, 304 stainless steel, powder-coated finish, 316 stainless steel

Chain material: alloy steel, 304 stainless steel, 316 stainless steel

Motor types: energy-saving motor, variable frequency motor, explosion-proof motor

Strainer material: carbon steel, 304 stainless steel, spray-coated, 316 stainless steel, ABS plastic

Chainring material: 45# steel quenched and tempered, 304 stainless steel, 316 stainless steel

Control method: Optional independent electrical control box

IV. Working Principle

The Z-type elevator mainly consists of a drive system, conveying chain, hopper, machine base, and inlet/outlet ports.

1. The drive motor rotates the sprocket, causing the traction conveyor chain to perform cyclic reciprocating motion;

2. Materials enter the hopper through the low-level feed opening and are conveyed upward via the chain to the top turning point;

3. After smooth directional switching by the steering mechanism, the material moves horizontally along the chain to the designated position;

4. Upon reaching the high-level discharge port, the material is discharged via gravity or a material transfer device to complete the entire conveying process.

The lifting speed and conveying capacity of the equipment can be precisely adjusted via a frequency converter. The spacing and specifications of the hoppers can be customized according to material properties, ensuring stable conveyance of materials in various forms such as granular, lump, powdered, and bagged materials.

V. Applicable Scenarios

1. Agricultural Processing Industry: Core conveying equipment for seamless integration of processes including seed grading, selection, coating, and packaging. Given the characteristics of seeds such as small particle size, susceptibility to damage, and the need for anti-contamination, the equipment can be customized with shallow anti-slip hoppers and low-speed stable conveying modes to effectively prevent seed fragmentation or germ damage, thereby ensuring seed viability and germination rate.

2. Food processing industry: Used for production line transfer of biscuits, candies, frozen foods, rice and flour products, and pet food. The stainless steel material meets food-grade hygiene requirements to prevent material contamination.

3. Pharmaceutical and Chemical Industry: Suitable for vertical and horizontal conveying of pharmaceutical granules, capsules, chemical raw materials, plastic particles, etc. The enclosed structure prevents dust leakage, protecting operators and material quality.

4. Hardware and Electronics Industry: Capable of transporting hardware components, electronic parts, and packaged finished products, precisely interfacing with stamping, assembly, and packaging stations to enhance production line automation.

5. Packaging and Filling Industry: Utilizing supporting filling machines and packaging machines to achieve automated material feeding from the raw material warehouse to the packaging station, thereby enhancing packaging efficiency and precision.

VI. Main Technical Parameters

Note: Wheat yield improvement capacity is calculated based on a bulk density of 750–800 kg/m³.

VII. project case

VIII. Guidelines for Scheme Design

Please provide the following parameters:

1. name of material ；
2. Hourly increase;
3. Horizontal distance between upper and lower surfaces or between the inlet/outlet and the fuselage;
4. Total height or elevation;

Cangzhou Jingxing Machinery Equipment Co., Ltd. was registered on February 12, 2018, at the Cangzhou Market Supervision Administration. Its main business scope includes: manufacturing conveyors and elevators; production technology manufacturing of elevators; wholesale and retail of electronic products, hardware products, instruments and meters, building materials (excluding sand, gravel, lime, and cement), metal materials, and specialized equipment; as well as related businesses in seed processing machinery and complete seed machinery equipment (projects subject to approval by law may only commence operations after approval by relevant departments). The company specializes in the design, production, sales, installation, and after-sales service of conveying equipment, bringing together a team of professionals with extensive experience in production, processing, and machinery manufacturing. Currently, it is equipped with laser cutting machines, CNC bending machines, CNC lathes, machining centers, and other equipment, and has established a comprehensive quality management system. Customer-oriented, we provide customized solutions tailored to the specific needs of different enterprises. Our products are widely used in industries such as grain, environmental protection, metallurgy, pharmaceuticals, electronics, food, chemicals, and pet food. With stable product quality, meticulous service, and solid craftsmanship, we have gained widespread recognition in the market.