Butterfly Conveyor: Structure, Advantages & Applications

The butterfly conveyor is a conveyor system specially designed to transport goods from one location to various points. Its most distinctive feature is that the conveyor section can tilt up and down on both sides, similar to the wings of a butterfly. Butterfly conveyors are often used to load and unload goods from containers and trucks onto pallets or vice versa, or to sort goods according to different destinations.

Structure of the butterfly conveyor

The structure of a butterfly conveyor system includes:

Conveyor frame

Usually made of steel, featuring high durability and good load-bearing capacity. The frame is designed in modules so that the length and slope can be adjusted according to usage needs.

Conveyor belt

Usually made of rubber or PVC, possessing good friction to keep goods from slipping.

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Control system

A smart electronic system that allows the operator to flexibly control the tilt of the two conveyor wings, the moving speed, and the direction of the conveyor.

Hydraulic lifting system

Helps the conveyor lift up or down to suit the height of trucks or storage shelves. This system often uses hydraulic cylinders to adjust the height accurately and stably.

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Advantages and applications of the butterfly conveyor

Butterfly conveyors are widely used thanks to their outstanding advantages:

• High flexibility: With the ability to tilt on both sides, the butterfly conveyor can quickly divert goods to different points, optimizing the sorting and loading/unloading process.
• Increased productivity and efficiency: Automating the transportation process significantly reduces the time and manpower required, increasing work productivity.
• Cost saving: Reduces the cost of hiring manual labor for loading/unloading, while minimizing damage to goods during transportation.
• Easy integration: Butterfly conveyors can be integrated into modern logistics systems. For example, when combined with a hydraulic lift table, the process of transferring goods from trucks to the conveyor and vice versa will take place much more smoothly, safely, and efficiently.
• Diverse applications:
  • Goods sorting: Used in logistics centers and post offices to sort packages by area or destination.
  • Loading and unloading goods: Used to load and unload goods from containers and trucks onto pallets or vice versa.
  • Manufacturing: Used in factories and production workshops to move products between stages.

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Conclusion

With a unique design and outstanding flexibility, the butterfly conveyor is a smart goods transportation solution, helping businesses improve work performance, minimize costs, and optimize logistics processes. Naltako is proud to be a supplier of high-quality lifting and transportation solutions, accompanying you on the path of sustainable and effective development.