Vertical Switch

The vertical switch from Blue Arc Engineering allows for product conveyance from one infeed conveyor to one of two discharge conveyors. Typical applications are in high speed automated palletizing systems in which a single packaging system can feed multiple palletizers. These types of systems are common in food and beverage applications. The innovative design allows for smooth high speed actuation between conveyor lines – up to 180 feet per minute travel speed! In addition to our motor driven crank design providing fast actuation, it also provides a smooth acceleration curve which saves on wear of the equipment and protects the product. Our heavy duty welded structural steel framework holds up to the rigors of constant cycling of the switch. The end of the conveyor that moves is guided on the sides to keep it aligned with downstream conveyors.

Vertical Switch Specifications

Ability to quickly divert one inbound conveyor to two outbound conveyors
24 VDC proximity switches sense the position of the crank arm, and therefore the position of the conveyor
Utilizes shaft mounted SEW-Eurodrive gearmotor for low maintenance, 460/3/60 standard
Conveyor manufacturer independent – our vertical switch can be integrated into any conveyor system
Does not require any compressed air or hydraulics
Crank arm design allows for smooth operation of pivoting switch without needing a variable frequency drive (VFD)
Includes heavy duty self standing support structure with appropriate safety guarding
Up to 36” vertically travel in less than 1 second
Includes integral belt conveyor
Available with turnkey control panel option including motor control

Vertical Lift Budgetary Price

System starting at $15,000 without controls