Paternoster Lifts

Paternoster lifts - also called "orbitors" or continuous elevators - use the paternoster principle of picking up going "up" and dropping off going "down" - are designed to handle unit loads continuously with loading and unloading facility at a number of different levels.

The system uses our unique "rubber chains" from which the carrying platforms are suspended and has internal infeed and discharge conveyors at each level. These internal conveyors are of a design that allows the platform to pass through both when open or closed.
When feeding the product in, the internal conveyor is in a closed position - allowing the product to be lifted "up" and passed through to any other open internal conveyor.
When the product is to be discharged, the conveyor on the required level is in a closed position - allowing the platform when going "down" to pass through and leave the product on the internal discharge conveyor.
The product is finally discharged on to an external conveyor - allowing the internal conveyor to return to the open position.

The paternoster lift is most used when horizontal conveyor lines on a various number of different levels need to be connected together to allow for the continuous transferring of product between all levels. There are two models available - one for identical units, the other for handling different sized loads. The type of load determines the design of the loading and unloading stations and the maximum throughput. For example, for loads of identical dimensions it is possible to achieve throughputs of up to 1200 units per hour. The highly resilient unique "rubber chain" forms the central element of the driving and carrying system of our systems. This high-quality system is free from joints and produce very low running noise. It is maintenance free and is highly resistance to wear and corrosion.