Loading conveyors for chairlifts

Abstract

Chairlift loading conveyors are becoming commonplace around the world. This paper historically reviews the first conveyors marketed and discusses the current products available for both fixed grip and detachable lifts. The North American market is just beginning to utilize this technology and this paper explains various options available today. With the price of new lifts relatively high perhaps a loading conveyor is a solution for increasing your lifts' capacity. This paper dispels some of the myths and gives actual statistics for improved performance of your lifts. All of the various components from foundations to the control gates are discussed. There is also a discussion of unloading carpets and their current applications. ANSI B77.1 is currently considering including both loading and unloading carpets in a separate section of the Standard.