PRODUCT SYSTEMS · X-YES

Vertical Conveyor Systems Engineered Around the Load Path

Five product families cover continuous unit-load flow, heavy point-to-point lifting, multi-floor fork transfer, compact column movement and non-standard process engineering. Start with the load and route—not a model number.

5 familiesselection paths

Cartons to palletsload range

Standard + customengineering scope

Load · Throughput · Floors · Interfaces · Environment

SELECTION MATRIX

Start with the operating problem

Fast filterThroughput, payload, transfer geometry and floor space separate the five families more reliably than product names alone.

Product family	Typical loads	Flow profile	Motion principle	Best starting point	Details
Continuous Vertical Conveyor	Cartons, totes, drums	High and steady	Circulating carriers	Multi-floor line flow	View product ↗
Vertical Reciprocating Conveyor	Pallets, heavy unit loads	Intermittent / batch	Reciprocating platform	Heavy point-to-point transfer	View product ↗
Fork Type Vertical Lift	Cartons, trays, containers	Fast repeated cycles	Travelling fork carriage	Several pickup / discharge levels	View product ↗
Single Column Vertical Lift	Boxes, totes, small materials	Moderate	Compact column carriage	Limited floor space	View product ↗
Customized Solutions	Irregular or process-specific	Application-specific	Combined / indexing mechanism	Dwell, buffer, unusual interfaces	View product ↗

01 · CONTINUOUS UNIT-LOAD FLOW

Continuous Vertical Conveyor

For a steady stream of cartons, boxes, totes, drums and material baskets moving between levels.

Best fitChoose when throughput and production continuity dominate the selection.

MechanismMultiple carriers circulate through a Z-type or C-type vertical route.

InterfacesBelt · Roller · Chain

02 · PALLETS & HEAVY UNIT LOADS

Vertical Reciprocating Conveyor

For pallets, large containers and heavy unit loads moving point to point between defined floors.

Best fitChoose when platform size, payload and flexible stops matter more than continuous flow.

MechanismOne platform reciprocates between interlocked transfer levels.

InterfacesFlat deck · Roller · Chain · AGV

03 · FAST PICK & PLACE

Fork Type Vertical Lift

For cartons, trays, containers and baskets that need precise pickup and placement at several elevations.

Best fitChoose when multiple fixed transfer stations can share one travelling fork carriage.

MechanismA fork carriage picks the load, travels vertically and places it at the target station.

InterfacesSupport rails · Fixed conveyor stations

04 · COMPACT POINT-TO-POINT TRANSFER

Single Column Vertical Lift

For boxes, totes and small-to-medium unit loads where available floor space is limited.

Best fitChoose for a focused vertical route that benefits from a compact column structure.

MechanismA carriage travels along one column with a belt, roller or chain platform.

InterfacesBelt · Roller · Chain platform

05 · NON-STANDARD PROCESS ENGINEERING

Customized Vertical Conveyor Solutions

For unusual product geometry, process dwell, vertical buffering, special environments or non-standard interfaces.

Best fitChoose when a standard family cannot satisfy the process without major compromise.

MechanismContinuous, reciprocating, fork, column and indexing principles can be combined.

InterfacesPurpose-built carriers · Recipe-based control

DECISION ROUTE

Four inputs lead to the correct product family

First principleThe right mechanism is a consequence of the load path. Choosing the machine name first often creates avoidable compromises.

01Define the loadRecord weight, footprint, bottom condition, stability and allowable support points.

02Define the routeMap every elevation, infeed and discharge direction, shaft boundary and service zone.

03Define the flowSet target cycles or units per hour and show upstream/downstream accumulation.

04Select the mechanismCompare continuous, platform, fork, column or custom architecture against the constraints.

PROJECT SIGNALS

Verified figures from the supplied application files

Reading ruleThese numbers show the breadth of completed work. They do not replace a project-specific selection calculation.

1,500/hPackaged-snack continuous conveyor example

1.5 tonsReciprocating lift project example

1,300/hStainless-container fork lift example

2–30 mFork lift project travel range

5 mCustom indexing heating-line example

04 · SELECTION FAQ

Choose the mechanism before optimizing the configuration

The answers below separate the product families at the decision boundary.

Which vertical conveyor is best for high throughput?

A continuous vertical conveyor is usually the first family to evaluate for a steady flow of cartons, totes and similar repeatable unit loads.

Which system should I consider for pallets?

Start with a vertical reciprocating conveyor when payload, platform size and point-to-point floor transfer are the main requirements.

What is the advantage of a fork type lift?

A travelling fork can serve several fixed stations with a relatively compact moving carriage, supporting fast pickup and placement.

When does a single column lift make sense?

It is a strong option for controlled boxes or totes moving through a compact route where floor space is limited.

When is a custom solution necessary?

Use the custom route when product geometry, dwell, buffering, environment or interfaces cannot be met cleanly by a standard architecture.

What should I send for product selection?

Send product drawings, maximum weight, elevations, entry and exit directions, target throughput, adjacent equipment and available layout.

PRODUCT SELECTION

Bring the route. X-YES will help choose the mechanism.

A useful first review needs the product, payload, floor elevations, interface equipment and required flow—not a completed specification.

Send drawings, photos or a marked-up layout. The engineering team can use them to compare the five product families.