Clapboard Elevators

A clapboard elevator is the gentle lifter every food-processing line needs. It is made up of a series of flat plates (clapboards) mounted on a stainless-steel chain that scoop up produce or bulk ingredients, carry them vertically or on a shallow incline and discharge them without bruising or blockage. At Neo Eng, we build these units from food-grade materials and durable, easy-clean clapboards that are fully welded and polished. Variable-frequency drives let you dial in speeds from a whisper for delicate berries to a brisk pace for hearty root vegetables, while the intermittent plate action prevents blockages and keeps flow consistent. Mounted on robust frames with minimal lubrication bearings, our elevators require little maintenance yet stand up to daily wash-downs and heavy use. They are configured in horizontal, inclined or combined layouts with multiple feed and discharge points and come in sizes that fit any footprint.