What information is needed to select an incline conveyor?
Provide the product, weight, base, elevation change, available run, desired rate, travel direction, and adjacent equipment elevations.
Incline Conveyor Systems
Incline Conveyor Systems for Elevating and Lowering Products.
Three powered conveyor models for moving cartons, packages, and small parts between elevations, floors, mezzanines, and workstations.
3 Models
Compare ACSI Incline Conveyors.
Choose among slider-bed belt, roller-bed belt, and small-parts designs based on the load, elevation change, available run, belt surface, and retention needs.
Model FTC
FTC – Inclined Slider Bed Belt
Center-drive slider bed belt incline conveyor. Standard and custom incline angles. Available with or without cleats for product retention.
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Model 190RBI
190RBI – Roller Bed Belt Incline
Roller bed beneath the belt for heavier loads on inclines. Belt over roller design for demanding inclined transport.
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Model SPC
SPC – Small Parts Belt Incline
Designed for small parts and lightweight items requiring a gentle incline. Narrow profile with side guards.
View Specs →Incline Engineering NoteACSI incline conveyors are available in a wide range of incline angles. Cleated belts are recommended for inclines over 15°. Contact our engineering team for slope, cleat, and capacity guidance. AutoCAD® layouts available with order. Contact Engineering →
Incline Conveyor Selection
Plan the Product, Rise, Run, and Belt.
An incline conveyor must control the product throughout the transition, slope, and discharge—not simply fit between two elevations.
Product & Base
Document product size, weight, center of gravity, bottom condition, packaging, and allowable orientation. Small or unstable items may require side guards or a dedicated small-parts design.
Rise & Available Run
The required elevation change and available horizontal distance establish the conveyor angle and influence the overall length and transition geometry.
Belt Surface & Cleats
Belt friction, product stability, direction, speed, and angle determine whether a smooth, rough-top, or cleated belt configuration should be evaluated.
Rate & Transitions
Throughput, spacing, infeed and discharge elevations, nose-over arrangements, and connections to adjacent equipment should be defined before final selection.
Buyer Questions
Incline Conveyor FAQs.
Answers to common questions about slope, product retention, conveyor construction, integration, and installation.
When are cleats used on an incline conveyor?
Cleats may be evaluated when belt friction alone cannot reliably retain or space the product on the required slope.
What is the difference between slider-bed and roller-bed belt incline conveyors?
A slider-bed belt rides over a formed bed. A roller-bed belt rides over supporting rollers, reducing belt drag for applications that require that arrangement.
Who integrates and installs ACSI incline conveyors?
ACSI manufactures the conveyor equipment. ACSI distributors provide system integration and installation.
Incline Conveyor Application Review
Plan the Right Incline Conveyor.
Share the product, rise, run, rate, and transition requirements. ACSI manufactures the equipment, and our distributors provide system integration and installation.