• Vertical conveyor is a broad term for any conveyor system that moves products from one vertical level to another
• Utilizes floor space more effectively by taking advantage of overhead space
• There are several types of vertical conveyors including:
  • Continuous vertical conveyors (CVCs)
  • Box lifters
  • Spiral conveyors
  • Platform lifts (also known as L-shaped conveyors or reciprocating elevators)

Best for:

• Routing product from one floor to another
• Transporting heavy products that an incline conveyor can't manage
• Working in tandem with sortation conveyors
• Facilities that are confined by space
• Facilities with mezzanines and overhead conveyor lines