Spiral Elevator Ltd

19/10/2026

Replacing a vi****or motor? Check the pole count before you order.

A 2-pole, 4-pole or 6-pole motor runs at a different speed on the same supply frequency. That difference matters for how your vibrating equipment operates.

The right choice depends on the machine, the material being handled and the movement required. Matching the physical size or power rating alone is not enough.

Our latest blog explores the differences between these motor options and what to consider when choosing a replacement.

Find “2-Pole, 4-Pole or 6-Pole Vi****or Motors: What Is the Difference?” in our website’s blog section.

Need help identifying your existing motor? Send Spiral Elevators a clear photograph of the nameplate and tell us which machine it drives.

****orMotors

19/10/2026

Ordering a replacement vibration motor? A clear photo of the nameplate is a good place to start.

Before placing an order, check:

✅ Manufacturer and full model number
✅ Voltage, frequency and phase
✅ Motor speed and centrifugal force
✅ Mounting dimensions
✅ Whether the motor works alone or as part of a pair

Choosing by appearance or power rating alone can lead to an unsuitable replacement, affecting machine performance and putting additional strain on components.

Our latest blog, “Replacing a Vibration Motor: What to Check Before Ordering”, looks at this important maintenance decision

Find it in the blog section of our website, or message Spiral Elevators with your motor nameplate photo and details of the machine it drives

06/10/2026

Adding a spiral elevator to your factory? There’s more to consider than where it will stand.

Can it get through the delivery entrance? Will the supporting floor handle the loads? Do the inlet, outlet and controls work with your existing equipment? And will there still be room to clean and maintain it?

Checking these details early helps reduce surprises when your installation window is tight.

Our latest blog, “Integrating a Spiral Elevator into an Existing Production Line”, covers the steps involved, from product testing and site surveys to commissioning and long-term maintenance access.

Visit our website and find the article in our blog, or message us to discuss your layout and production requirements.

05/10/2026

Fragile products need a little extra care on the production line.

Whether you’re moving delicate snacks or temperature-sensitive granules, the way your product travels matters.

Spiral elevators can combine gentle, controlled conveying with cooling in one compact system, helping protect product quality while moving materials to the next stage.

Read our blog on our website to explore how the right handling system can make a difference...

Need help handling a delicate product? Get in touch with the Spiral Elevators team.

02/10/2026

Cleaning access matters just as much as product flow.

When choosing a spiral elevator for a hygiene-sensitive process, consider how easily your team can reach, inspect and clean the product contact surfaces.

Suitable materials and thoughtful design can make those daily tasks more manageable.

Read our blog:
https://www.spiralelevator.com/post/hygienic-spiral-elevators-for-clean-manufacturing

Tell us what you handle and how you clean your equipment, and we can discuss a solution for your production line.

Clean manufacturing depends on more than choosing stainless steel. Equipment must allow soil, dust or product residue to be removed effectively, without creating inaccessible traps or transferring contamination from one batch to another. A spiral elevator can reduce manual handling and consolidate v...

01/10/2026

Could your production line involve less manual lifting?

Moving material between different heights is a routine task in many factories. A well-designed spiral elevator can help reduce repetitive handling while keeping suitable products moving between processes.

It starts with understanding the material, the layout and the people working around the equipment.

Explore the topic in our blog:
https://www.spiralelevator.com/post/safer-material-handling-with-spiral-elevators

Contact our team to discuss your material handling requirements.

Moving material between levels can expose people to lifting, carrying, reaching and repeated tipping. Mechanising the transfer with a spiral elevator can reduce that exposure, but the machine must itself be designed, installed and used safely. Safety is therefore a combination of the handling task r...

30/09/2026

Still moving material by hand between production stages?

A spiral elevator could help connect equipment at different heights, reduce repetitive lifting and keep suitable products moving through your factory.

Our article looks at how vertical conveying fits into an automated production line, with flow rates matched to the process.

Read the article:
https://www.spiralelevator.com/post/spiral-elevators-in-automated-and-lean-manufacturing

Planning a production line upgrade? Speak to our team about your material, layout and required output.

Automation works best when material moves between operations with the same consistency as the machines performing the work. If components still need to be carried, tipped or lifted by an operator, the line contains a manual break that can restrict output and introduce variation.

21/09/2026

Could material transfer be slowing down your production line?

Bottlenecks often develop between machines, particularly where products need to be lifted, transferred or manually loaded between different levels.

A properly designed spiral elevator provides continuous vertical conveying within a compact footprint. It can reduce waiting time, improve material flow, limit manual handling and help downstream equipment operate more consistently.

Our latest article explains how spiral elevators can improve production flow and what manufacturers should consider when specifying a system.

Read the article here:

https://www.spiralelevator.com/post/improving-production-flow-with-spiral-elevators

To discuss your product, required throughput or available factory space, contact Spiral Elevators Ltd:

📞 0800 001 6520
📧 [email protected]

****oryConveying

10/09/2026

Are poorly settled products creating problems during filling, packing or transport?

Vibrating compaction tables use controlled vibration to remove trapped air and help materials settle more evenly. This can improve fill consistency, reduce wasted container space and create more stable loads for storage and delivery.

Our latest blog explains how compaction tables work, where they can be used and why the correct table design matters.

Read: How Vibrating Compaction Tables Improve Filling, Packing and Product Stability

https://www.spiralelevator.com/post/how-vibrating-compaction-tables-improve-filling-packing-and-product-stability

07/09/2026

Do you need a vibrating screen or a vibrating sieve?�
Selecting the right screening machine involves more than choosing a mesh size. The material, capacity, moisture level, required separation and cleaning requirements all influence how the equipment should be designed.�

Our new practical guide looks at the main differences between vibrating screens and sieves, the available screen surfaces and the reasons some materials are more difficult to separate than others.�

If you are planning a new screening process or replacing a machine that is no longer performing reliably, this is a useful place to begin.

Read the article here: https://www.spiralelevator.com/post/vibrating-screen-or-vibrating-sieve-how-to-choose-the-right-machine�

The material, required throughput, number of separations, moisture content, operating environment and cleaning requirements all influence the design. A machine that works well with dry granules may struggle with sticky powder, damp aggregate or delicate food product. Correct selection at the start c...