Exotec Skypath Conveyor Review: Specs and Uses of the 2,600 Totes per Hour Plug-and-Play Conveyor
Updated: 7 days ago
Exotec Skypath is the conveyor system that links Skypod stations, exchangers and packing areas. The manufacturer does not publish a price. This review covers its specifications, features and uses.
Quick Verdict
Skypath arrives pre-wired, so no on-site PLC programming is needed, and its embedded software identifies the layout automatically; Exotec says 500 m can be installed in under 200 hours. Sections run at up to 72 m/min, moving up to 2,600 totes per hour on straights and curves and 1,400 per hour across belts and transfer tables. Widths are 512 or 712 mm, slopes reach 12°, and up to three levels stack to 4.5 m. Barcode readers, status lights and e-stops come standard. Load weight limits are not stated, and the page lists both 45° curves and 90° transfer tables.
Exotec Skypath Conveyor at a Glance
Speed: 72 m/min
Throughput: 2,600 totes/h
Widths: 512 / 712 mm
Levels: Up to 3
Install: 500 m in < 200 h
Price: on request
Exotec Skypath Conveyor Technical Specifications
The table below lists what the manufacturer states.
Specification | Exotec Skypath Conveyor |
Manufacturer | Exotec |
Speed | Up to 72 m/min |
Throughput (straights, curves) | Up to 2,600 totes/h |
Throughput (belts, transfers) | Up to 1,400 totes/h |
Widths | 512 or 712 mm |
Lengths | 180 to 2,700 mm sections |
Slope | Up to 12° |
Levels | Up to 3, max 4,500 mm |
Installation | 500 m in under 200 h |
Load weight | Not stated |
Design and Build Quality
Modular straights, curves, inclines, transfers and diverts with steel, PVC or belt surfaces.
Software and Integration
Embedded Software
Automatically identifies the conveyor layout.
Warehouse Control System
Drives routing and diverts.
Exotec Skypath Conveyor Applications and Use Cases
Skypod Integration
Linking stations and exchangers.
Packing Areas
Moving orders to pack.
Multi-Level Flows
Up to three levels.
Exotec Skypath Conveyor Price and Value
Exotec does not publish a price for the Exotec Skypath Conveyor; it is quoted on request.
For the company behind the product, read the Exotec Company Profile: History, Funding, Skypod System and Offices.
Pros and Cons
Pros
Pre-wired
Fast install
2,600 totes/h
Multi-level
Cons
Load weight not stated
Curve angles unclear
No published price
Who Should Buy the Exotec Skypath Conveyor?
It fits Skypod sites and warehouses needing quick-to-install tote conveyors.
Exotec Skypath Conveyor FAQ
How much does the Exotec Skypath Conveyor cost?
Exotec does not publish a price for the Exotec Skypath Conveyor; it is quoted on request.
What is Exotec Skypath?
A pre-wired tote conveyor system.
How fast is it?
Up to 72 m/min.
How many totes per hour?
Up to 2,600 on straights and curves.
What widths exist?
512 and 712 mm.
Does it need PLC programming?
No, it is pre-wired.
How fast is installation?
500 m in under 200 hours, according to Exotec.
How many levels?
Up to three, 4.5 m high.
Specifications are based on manufacturer information and may change.
