Boost Roofing Efficiency with the Chain and Flight Conveyor
When it comes to moving heavy roofing materials like tiles, bricks, and mortar, efficiency and safety are key. Carrying loads up ladders or relying on improvised methods like buckets on ropes can slow projects down and put workers at risk. That’s where a chain and flight conveyor comes in. EZLIFT’s Chain & Flight Towable Elevating Carriage (CF-TEC) is designed to streamline roofing projects by lifting materials quickly and securely to the work area, reducing manual labor and improving jobsite safety.
What Is a Chain and Flight Conveyor?
It is a specialized material handling system that uses a continuous chain with attached flights (paddles) to carry materials up an incline. Unlike belt conveyors, which rely on friction, the flights provide positive movement, making them ideal for steep inclines and heavier loads—perfect for roofing applications where materials need to travel vertically.
EZLIFT’s CF-TEC model combines portability with power. It’s towable, easy to set up, and capable of moving large quantities of roofing materials efficiently, even on uneven or rugged terrain.
Traditional Alternatives and Their Limitations
Before modern conveyors, roofers relied on methods like ladders, forklifts, or boom trucks to move materials. While these approaches are still used, they come with notable downsides:
- Forklifts: Effective in warehouses, but construction sites often have rough terrain, making them less stable and harder to maneuver. They also require certified operators and transport to the site.
- Boom trucks: Useful for heavy lifting but costly to operate and less precise for positioning materials directly where roofers need them.
- Safety hoist ladders: Offer more protection than manual hauling but are slower and require careful packing and unpacking at each stage.
A chain and flight conveyor solves many of these issues by providing direct, continuous movement of materials without repacking or special equipment.
Key Benefits of EZLIFT’s Chain and Flight Conveyor
The Towable Elevating Carriage stands out among roofing conveyors for its unique combination of speed, portability, and ease of use:
- Fast Setup and Operation: Two workers can have it assembled and running in about four minutes, making it ideal for fast-moving job sites.
- Labor-Saving Design: Capable of replacing multiple manual laborers, the conveyor lifts materials so roofers can stay focused on installation rather than transport.
- High Capacity: The CF-TEC can move over 3,200 square feet of roof tiles per hour, dramatically accelerating project timelines.
- Versatile Use: It’s effective for both installation and demolition, since it can transport materials upward or backward for tear-off jobs.
- Portable and Compact: The conveyor’s towable frame makes it easy to transport with a trailer or van and simple to reposition on-site, even where ground conditions are uneven.
Why Choose a Chain and Flight Conveyor for Roofing?
For roofing contractors, time and safety directly impact profitability. By reducing manual handling, a chain and flight conveyor minimizes fatigue and the risk of injury, helping teams meet deadlines without sacrificing safety standards. The positive engagement of the chain and flight design ensures materials stay secure during transport, even on steep angles common in roofing projects.
Compared to forklifts or boom trucks, the CF-TEC offers a cost-effective alternative that doesn’t require certified operators or expensive storage. Its compact size also makes it practical for residential and small commercial projects where space is limited.
A Smarter Way to Move Roofing Materials
Investing in a chain and flight conveyor like EZLIFT’s CF-TEC is about more than convenience—it’s about building safer, faster, and more efficient workflows on the job site. Whether you’re installing new roofing tiles or removing old materials during demolition, this conveyor system adapts to your needs and keeps projects moving forward.Learn more about the Chain & Flight Towable Elevating Carriage and explore how EZLIFT can support your next project. For questions or quotes, contact our team today—we’re here to help you work smarter, not harder.