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Variable Shape Conveyors

Multi-Flex VSC

One conveyor that changes height: horizontal, inclined and declined sections join into eight layouts to carry products between levels.

Multi-Flex VSC combines horizontal, inclined and declined sections to move products between elevations. The modular frame assembles into eight layouts, with rigid or flexible sides, cleat choices and section lengths to suit. We match the shape to the elevations and space you have.

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A cleated Multi-Flex conveyor with lower horizontal, inclined and upper horizontal sections on stands.
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Multi-Flex VSC

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A cleated Multi-Flex conveyor with lower horizontal, inclined and upper horizontal sections on stands.
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Layouts
Eightrise, fall or both
Section angles
30°, 45° or 60°
Frame height
4 to 120 independs on layout and cleats
Belt removal
Tool-free

Features

Engineered for the job it does every day.

Multi-Flex transition plates and adjustment scales at the joint between conveyor sections.
Adjustable transition

Primary feature

Repositionable sections and adjustable elevations

The frame sections can be repositioned to form different layouts, with 0.31 in steel transition plates keeping them aligned. A horizontal section can also be set 7.5° up or down within the layout.

In practiceThe conveyor is shaped to your start and end heights instead of the layout being shaped around the conveyor.

Tool-free belt removal

The belt-removal system gives access without tools, and tool-free guide mounting also helps when removing the endless belt.

In practiceThe belt comes off without tools, even with guides fitted.

Removal needs access to the guides, transitions and return path.

Tool-free belt removal with access to guides, transitions and return.

  • Tracking through the bends

    Self-cleaning roller V-guides steer the belt through changes in slope, and calibration plates give references for belt settings. A guard and wiper keep particles out of the hold-down rollers. The belt’s high lateral stiffness resists distortion and gives up to 50% longer belt and cleat life, and the design eliminates wear on the return run.

  • Sealed bearings and smooth pulleys

    Sealed-for-life bearings, so no lubricant reaches the belt or product, and pulleys without belt-damaging knurling. Inspection and cleaning access are still needed.

    In practiceNo routine bearing lubrication in your maintenance schedule.

Layouts

Eight layouts from three sections

Three repositionable steel sections, joined by 0.31 in transition plates, set at 30°, 45° or 60°. We choose the layout and section lengths for the flow direction and end heights.

Layout

  • HIO

    Horizontal into incline

  • HDO

    Horizontal into decline

  • IHO

    Incline into horizontal

  • DHO

    Decline into horizontal

  • HIH

    Horizontal, incline, horizontal

  • HDH

    Horizontal, decline, horizontal

  • IHD

    Incline, horizontal, decline

  • DHI

    Decline, horizontal, incline

Sides

  • Rigid sides

    2.12 in more carrying width

    Carrying widths 5, 7.5, 9.5, 15.5 and 21.5 in on the 7.5–24 in conveyors. Cleats 20, 25, 40 or 60 mm.
  • Flexible sides

    For fine particles

    Commonly used for particles about 9 mm across or smaller. Carrying widths 2.88–19.38 in. Cleats 25 mm.
Section lengths
24–120 in, 12 in steps
Total length
Up to 300 in
Horizontal section
Can be set 7.5° up or down

Layout codes are the catalogue codes. Frame height depends on layout and cleat height.

Maintenance at a glance

Built to be maintained, not just to run.

What servicing this conveyor involves.

Belt change
Tool-free belt removalNeeds access to guides, transitions and return
Tension and tracking
Roller V-guides; calibration plates
Bearings
Sealed for life, with no routine lubrication
Replacement parts and belts
AvailableStart with the equipment identifier if you have it

Options and accessories

Choose the layout and sides, the cleats, and the drive, guides and construction.

  1. 01Layout and sides

    We choose the layout and section lengths for the flow direction and end heights.

    • Eight layouts

      Horizontal into an incline or decline, incline or decline into horizontal, horizontal–incline–horizontal, horizontal–decline–horizontal, incline–horizontal–decline and decline–horizontal–incline.

    • Rigid or flexible sides

      Rigid sides give 2.12 in more carrying width than flexible sides on the same conveyor. Flexible sides are commonly used for particles about 9 mm across or smaller; that’s typical use, not a limit.

  2. 02Cleats

    Cleat spacing is chosen for the product and process.

    • Rigid-side cleats

      20, 25, 40 or 60 mm high.

    • Flexible-side cleats

      25 mm high.

  3. 03Drive, guides and construction

    Motion, mounting and materials.

    • Drives

      Fixed or variable speed. The drive and tail can swap ends, with custom voltage, phase and frequency.

    • Guides, stands and casters

      Optional T-slot rails on the T series for accessories, a modular guide system, and stands and casters.

      View side guides →

    • Stainless steel construction

      For wet environments. Suitability depends on cleaning methods, chemicals and exposure.

Technical specifications

The numbers, with their conditions.

Section length, horizontal footprint and height change are different dimensions. Capacity varies with layout, width and angle.

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Technical specifications
SpecificationValueCondition
Conveyor widths7.5, 10, 12, 18 and 24 in
Carrying width, rigid / flexible sides5 / 2.88, 7.5 / 5.38, 9.5 / 7.38, 15.5 / 13.38, 21.5 / 19.38 inFor each conveyor width above, in order
Frame sectionsThree repositionable one-piece 10-gauge steel sections
Section angles30°, 45° or 60°
Section lengths24 to 120 in, in 12 in stepsCan be shortened in 3 in increments
Maximum total length300 inAll three sections combined
Frame height4 to 120 inDepends on layout and cleat height; lowest level 4–6 in on some layouts
Load example200 lb12 in wide, horizontal–incline–horizontal at 45°. Varies with layout, width and angle
SeriesS or T
Layout codesHIO, IHO, HIH, IHD, DHO, HDO, HDH, DHICatalogue codes for the eight layouts

Applications

Where it works, and how it fits.

The Transfer and Product Control Guide explains product handoffs. The Selection Guide compares conveyor approaches.

Layouts
Connecting horizontal, incline and decline runs in manufacturing
Environments
Cleanroom and washdownDepends on the construction, cleanroom class and cleaning conditions.

Transfers and layout

Configured with

One conveyor, one complete system.

We design the drive, guides and stand with the conveyor, from the same modular system, so the parts are designed to work together.

Questions engineers ask

Tell us where the product starts and where it needs to go.

And the space between. We design and configure a Multi-Flex VSC conveyor; a brief description is all we need to start.

Talk to an engineer

  • 7.5, 10, 12, 18 and 24 in.

Documents and support

Everything you need, after it’s installed.

All documentation

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