[INFOGRAPHIC] Six Types of Gripper Elevator Conveyors

Gripper Elevator Conveyors (sometimes called wedge conveyors) are a unique application of modular flexible chain conveyor technology. Using two conveyors running parallel to each other on their sides, they grab product from the sides to move it for elevation changes, de-pucking, or inverting.

The graphic below shows six unique ways gripper elevator conveyors can be used depending on the exact requirements of the application.