Vertical Conveyor

The Vertical Conveyor is one of Mikra’s original innovations for the seafood sector, developed to solve one of the most common space challenges in fish processing, transporting product vertically in a minimal footprint. Fabricated from AISI 304 stainless steel with a durable mesh belt and thick, finely ribbed rubber cleats, it delivers gentle and reliable product handling across a wide range of fish species, in a unit that occupies a mere 0.5 square meters of floor space.

Efficient vertical transport of raw material is a critical requirement in fish processing operations, where production decks and vessel layouts leave little room for large or bulky equipment. The Vertical Conveyor addresses this directly by combining a compact footprint with high throughput capacity of up to 10 to 12 tonnes per hour, making it an indispensable solution for processors looking to move product between levels without sacrificing valuable production floor space.

Although available in standardised models, the Vertical Conveyor can be tailored to various widths and heights to suit the specific requirements of each installation, ensuring the right configuration is in place for every facility and production environment.

What the Vertical Conveyor is used for

The Vertical Conveyor is used for the efficient vertical transport of fish in seafood processing operations, where gentle product handling, high throughput, and a minimal footprint are equally critical to maintaining production quality and flow. It is suitable for a wide range of species including herring, cod, redfish, and halibut, and can be used in both onboard and land-based processing environments.

The conveyor inlet can be positioned as low as 200 mm from the ground, allowing flexible integration into a wide range of production line layouts. An optional washing bin can be incorporated into the design, adding a cleaning function to the vertical transport process. The thick, finely ribbed rubber cleats ensure gentle handling of the product throughout, protecting raw material quality at every stage of the lift.

Key capabilities

• Transports a wide range of fish species vertically with gentle and reliable product handling
• Thick, finely ribbed rubber cleats ensure gentle handling without product damage
• Throughput of up to 10 to 12 tonnes per hour
• Compact footprint of only 0.5 square metres, vital for space-limited processing decks
• Conveyor inlet can be positioned as low as 200 mm from the ground
• Optional washing bin available for integrated cleaning during transport
• Tailorable to various widths and heights to suit specific installation requirements
• Standardised models available in 670, 750, or 950 mm widths
• Models have been built up to 2,500 mm in height

Technical overview

• Material: AISI 304 stainless steel
• Belt: durable mesh belt with thick finely ribbed rubber cleats
• Throughput: up to 10–12 tonnes per hour
• Footprint: approximately 0.5 square metres
• Conveyor inlet height: as low as 200 mm from ground
• Standard widths: 670, 750, or 950 mm
• Maximum height: up to 2,500 mm
• Optional washing bin available
• Suitable for onboard and land-based use

Proven in the field

The Vertical Conveyor was originated by Mikra as an innovation for the seafood sector and has since been installed across a wide range of processing operations worldwide, handling everything from herring and cod to redfish and halibut. Its combination of a minimal footprint, high throughput, and gentle product handling has made it a trusted and well-established solution for processors and vessel operators looking to maximise vertical transport efficiency without compromising on product quality or valuable production floor space.

Customer experience

Processors using the Vertical Conveyor have highlighted the exceptional space efficiency it delivers on processing decks where every square metre counts, as well as the gentle handling provided by the finely ribbed rubber cleats throughout the lifting process. The flexibility to tailor the conveyor to specific widths and heights, combined with the option to incorporate a washing bin, has been particularly valued for the versatility it provides across a wide range of processing environments and production requirements.