FIELD APPLICATIONS

Vertical Conveyor Case Studies

Selected documented projects show how X-YES adapts lifting architecture, interfaces and controls to real factory constraints.

01

Continuous Vertical Conveyor

High-throughput, continuous movement for cartons, drums, bags and production containers.

PROJECT 01   /   China

Equipment
Automatic continuous vertical conveyor

Project conditions
9 sets   /   50 kg per drum   /   600 drums/hour/set

A one-unit production trial expanded into a nine-system program across three plants after the customer verified stable automatic drum handling.

  • Reduced manual lifting
  • Connected existing production levels
  • Created a repeatable multi-plant automation standard

PROJECT 02   /   China

Equipment
Chain type continuous vertical conveyor

Project conditions
18 m lift   /   1,500 packages/hour   /   20 workers reduced to 2

A fourth-floor warehouse now feeds packaged snacks directly to container loading through an 18 m lift and telescopic roller conveyor.

  • Supports peak-season export loading
  • Moves about 12,000 packages daily
  • Estimated annual labor saving of USD 440,000

PROJECT 03   /   China

Equipment
Rubber-chain continuous vertical conveyor

Project conditions
Oil-free drive   /   900 packages/hour/machine   /   12 connected production machines

An oil-free, low-static rubber-chain system links production machines on two floors without risking lubricant contamination of non-woven products.

  • Clean multi-floor transfer
  • Lower noise and static risk
  • Estimated annual labor saving of USD 180,000

PROJECT 04   /   Guangdong, China

Equipment
Continuous vertical conveyor

Project conditions
7 total sets   /   1,000 cartons/hour/set   /   Transparent safety enclosure

The conveyor connects existing lines across multiple floors while transparent acrylic panels give operators clear visibility into product movement.

  • Fully automatic inter-floor logistics
  • Real-time operating visibility
  • Initial four-unit order expanded to seven

02

Reciprocating Vertical Lift

Heavy pallet movement between floors with controlled stops and flexible platform interfaces.

PROJECT 05   /   Hong Kong

Equipment
Reciprocating vertical elevator

Project conditions
1 ton load   /   12 m travel   /   60 m/min lifting speed

A high-cycle pallet lift integrated with the factory conveyor system to replace manual inter-floor transfer in a space- and labor-constrained facility.

  • Near 24-hour operation
  • One-year follow-up with no operational failures
  • Improved use of limited factory space

PROJECT 06   /   Vietnam

Equipment
Reciprocating vertical elevator

Project conditions
2 sets   /   1.5 ton capacity   /   16.5 m travel

Two lifts use different platform interfaces—chain conveyor and roller conveyor—to match separate pallet flows inside the same facility.

  • Heavy-duty multi-floor transfer
  • Steel and transparent PC enclosure
  • Two material interface configurations

PROJECT 07   /   China

Equipment
Flat-platform reciprocating lift

Project conditions
1.5 ton capacity   /   8 m travel   /   AGV and forklift compatible

A flat platform supports automated AGV loading and conventional forklift handling, giving the factory a practical transition path toward greater automation.

  • One platform for two loading methods
  • Stable heavy-pallet transfer
  • Future-ready logistics integration

03

Fork Type Vertical Lift

Compact transfer architecture for multiple floors, constrained footprints and elevated conveyor lines.

PROJECT 08   /   South Korea

Equipment
Fork platform vertical lift

Project conditions
2 sets   /   3 connected floors   /   Multiple infeed/outfeed stations

The customized fork platform layout serves several loading and unloading points so materials can move flexibly between production areas.

  • Simultaneous access at multiple levels
  • Stable positioning
  • Efficient use of vertical factory space

PROJECT 09   /   China

Equipment
Fork type vertical lift

Project conditions
1,300 containers/hour   /   Compact footprint   /   No major floor excavation

A compact fork system enabled a rented factory to use an upper floor for storage without the structural work required by a conventional lift installation.

  • Matched production cycle time
  • Minimal building impact
  • Operator training and on-site commissioning

PROJECT 10   /   Vietnam

Equipment
Fork type vertical lift

Project conditions
9 sets   /   6–19 m travel range   /   2.5 m elevated interfaces

Nine customized lifts connect cartons, boxes and baskets to existing conveyor lines at different heights throughout an expanding factory.

  • Automatic movement across multiple floors
  • Clear space below elevated interfaces
  • Flexible connection to existing lines

04

Single Column Vertical Lift

Space-efficient vertical transfer for boxes, industrial products and automated line connections.

PROJECT 11   /   Philippines

Equipment
Single column reciprocating lift

Project conditions
3 sets   /   Synchronous belt drive   /   Compact footprint

Three belt-driven lifts provide a lower-noise, cost-effective route for boxes and small materials where very high transfer speed was not required.

  • Smooth and quiet operation
  • Low installation-space requirement
  • Reliable daily transfer with simple maintenance

PROJECT 12   /   Singapore

Equipment
Single column reciprocating lift

Project conditions
200 kg rated load   /   Up to 1 ton customizable   /   Chain-plate platform

The lift connects directly to an automated line and can be configured with chain plate, roller or belt conveying according to future production needs.

  • Automatic loading and unloading
  • Modular platform interface
  • Compact heavy-duty integration

PROJECT 13   /   Indonesia

Equipment
Four-column reciprocating lift

Project conditions
2 sets   /   90° material-flow change   /   Fully enclosed steel panels

An integrated transfer unit changes product direction between the conveyor line and lifting platform while the enclosed structure protects operators and equipment.

  • Automatic directional transfer
  • Heavy-duty continuous operation
  • Improved safety and equipment protection

05

Special Customized Vertical Solutions

Process-specific systems that combine lifting, storage, indexing and controlled dwell time.

PROJECT 14   /   Japan

Equipment
Indexing storage vertical lift

Project conditions
5 m effective height   /   Multi-position storage   /   Integrated inside a heating oven

The system lifts and stores wood panels at controlled positions inside an enclosed heating chamber so each panel receives the required process dwell time.

  • Combined vertical transport and buffer storage
  • Controlled step-by-step indexing
  • Consistent automated heating process

PRODUCTION & DELIVERY

Project evidence continues after engineering approval.

The source library also records batch production and shipment preparation. These images provide a practical view of manufacturing coordination before equipment leaves the factory.

X-YES vertical conveyor batch production and factory inspection
X-YES equipment prepared for batch delivery

Batch readiness, inspected as a system.

For multi-unit programs, repeatability depends on consistent interfaces, enclosure details, controls, testing records and shipment preparation—not only on the lifting machine itself.

  • Mechanical and electrical coordination
  • Factory acceptance checks before shipment
  • Batch labeling and delivery preparation

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