PATHWINDER CONVEYOR
Pathwinder Conveyor for Complex Facility Layouts
Flexibility Without Compromise
The Pathwinder Conveyor is designed to perform where traditional systems fall short. Its patented ability to handle horizontal, vertical, and helical curves in a single belt system eliminates multiple transfer points—saving space, lowering downtime, and maximizing efficiency.
Fits into tight or irregular facility layouts.
Handles turns, inclines, and declines within one system.
Fewer motors and transfer points mean reduced energy use and maintenance.
Trusted Across Critical Industries
Wastewater Facilities
Food & Beverage Processing
Manufacturing Plants
Proven Performance in Real-World Facilities
Flexible path. Minimal motors. Maximum efficiency.
Designed for bulk solids and sludge, the P2 moves material seamlessly across multi-level facilities—with fewer transfer points and precision 3D routing.
Pathwinder® P2 Conveyor
Pathwinder conveying systems solve difficult bulk handling problems encountered in municipal and industrial applications. Unique design parameters allow the conveyor to follow horizontal, vertical, and helical paths. These diverse path capabilities provide an alternative when adapting a conveyor to an existing facility where interfacing with more permanently positioned equipment is required.
One Serpentix Pathwinder conveyor system, when applied to a bulk handling problem, will replace several conventional flat belts or screw conveyors.
The Pathwinder conveyor system has an exceptional advantage of having only two bearings on the drive and tension station, exemplifying minimal maintenance requirements. The tension station has two adjustable springs to maintain constant positive pressure on the main drive chain.
The Pathwinder conveyor design is low maintenance because we provide a scraper system to remove sticky material. The belt pan convolutions on the Pathwinder conveyor stretch out flat as they go around the drive or tension sprockets. A scraping device will be employed at this point to remove sticky material.
A common application for the Serpentix Pathwinder is to elevate dewatered sludge from a belt filter press to a truck loading area.
- Elevate material up 45° inclines
- Can turn a 6-foot radius
- Positive tracking chain driven conveying surface eliminates belt drift and slipping
- Fewer transfer points
- Lower power requirements
- Can be enclosed for weather and odor control
- Segmented belting allows straightforward replacement of damaged sections
Check If Pathwinder Fits Your Floorplan
Applications
Industrial sludge and solids transport
Municipal wastewater screenings
Food processing, pulp & paper, chemical industries
Applications
Our conveyor solutions are designed for rugged environments, moving tough materials with efficiency and reliability across industries.
Specs at a Glance
| Feature | Pathwinder P2 Details |
|---|---|
| Capacity | Up to 300 tons/hour |
| Belt Speed | ~90ft/min |
| Belt Widths | 16″, 20″, 26″ |
| Max Incline | Up to 45° |
| Conveyor Length | Up to 250 ft |
| Turning Radius | 6–18 ft |
| Path Type | Horizontal, vertical, helical (combined) |
| Feature | Pathwinder P2 Details |
|---|---|
| Capacity | Up to 300 tons/hour |
| Belt Speed | ~90ft/min |
| Belt Widths | 16″, 20″, 26″ |
| Max Incline | Up to 45° |
| Conveyor Length | Up to 250 ft |
| Turning Radius | 6–18 ft |
| Path Type | Horizontal, vertical, helical (combined) |
Key Innovations
Engineered for performance and durability, our systems combine advanced design with practical features that reduce downtime and extend service life.
Handles grit, screenings, and semi-liquid sludge without stalling
Steel-link tracking minimizes alignment issues, even with twists and slopes
Single-system design reduces clogs, spillage, and downtime
Swap sections without removing full lengths—shared with Model-H
Key Innovations
Chain-Driven Belt with High-Load Capability – Handles grit, screenings, and semi-liquid sludge without stalling
Built-in Belt Guidance – Steel-link tracking minimizes alignment issues, even with twists and slopes
No Transfer Points – Single-system design reduces clogs, spillage, and downtime
Segmented Belt for Easy Repair – Swap sections without removing full lengths—shared with Model-H
Why It Performs Better Than Traditional Conveyors
| Feature | Pathwinder P2 | Traditional Conveyor |
|---|---|---|
| Incline Capability | Up to 45° | ~20° max |
| System Integration | Single-run, continuous | Multiple units linked |
| Motor Usage | 1 motor (3-10 hp) | Multi-motor setup |
| Belt Maintenance | Modular + guided | Manual + tension-based |
| Retrofit Potential | High (compact design) | Low (space-intensive) |
| Feature | Pathwinder P2 | Traditional Conveyor |
|---|---|---|
| Incline Capability | Up to 45° | ~20° max |
| System Integration | Single-run, continuous | Multiple units linked |
| Motor Usage | 1 motor (3-10 hp) | Multi-motor setup |
| Belt Maintenance | Modular + guided | manual + tension-based |
| Retrofit Potential | High (compact design) | Low (space-intensive) |
Ideal for...
From modern builds to retrofits, our conveyors are the go-to choice for facilities that demand efficiency, adaptability, and low operating costs.
Ideal for...
Facilities with tight layouts or vertical movement needs
Retrofit projects replacing complex conveyor arrays
Reducing operational costs, clogs, and wear
Transporting screenings, sludge, and fine particulate solids
Why choose a Pathwinder Conveyor over a conventional screw for a dewatered sludge application?
Pathwinder Conveyor
| Motor | 1 |
| Gearbox | 1 |
| Bearings | 4 |
| Transfer Points | 0 |
Pathwinder Conveyor
| Motor | 1 |
| Gearbox | 1 |
| Bearings | 4 |
| Transfer Points | 0 |
Screw Conveyor
| Motors | 3 |
| Gearboxes | 3 |
| Bearings | 6 |
| Transfer Points | 2 |
| Energy Consumption | 3× the amount of electrical consumption |
Screw Conveyor
| Motors | 3 |
| Gearboxes | 3 |
| Bearings | 6 |
| Transfer Points | 2 |
| Energy Consumption | 3× the amount of electrical consumption |
Case Studies Using the Pathwinder
City of Chandler
Application: sludge transport
Reason: Space constraints; directional changes
St. Mary's Country Metropolitan Commission
Application: sludge handling
Reason: Routing complexity and plant retrofits
Flex End Discharge
For Flexible Discharge Applications
The Pathfinder Flex-End builds on the proven performance of the Pathfinder Conveyor with an added outlet for flexible material discharge. This solution enables you to manage multiple discharge locations from a single system—no need to modify or repackage the entire conveyor system.
Key Benefits
Route materials, aggregates, and dense to different processing stations or disposal points from a single system.
Add a new discharge outlet without extensive modifications or repackaging the entire conveyor system.
Maintain consistent waste flow and processing efficiency even with variable discharge points or mixed feed material.
Is Flex-End Right For Your Facility?
✓ Perfect If:
- You need to spread material across multiple areas (bins, bunkers, storage)
- Material volumes change frequently, requiring flexible routing without production stoppage
- Industrial processes change and you need material redirection capability
- Your workflow requires adaptive discharge strategies
⚙️ Consider If:
- All material gates feed into a single discharge point consistently
- Your workflow is fixed and predictable without frequent routing changes
- Routing flexibility isn't critical to your current operations
Ready to Validate Your Layout?
Need .dwg, .dxf, or .pdf format? We’ll create a 3D path layout that matches your plant specs and output volume.
Proudly Made in the USA –
Compliant with BABA Regulations
Serpentix is fully compliant with the Build America, Buy America Act—ensuring high-quality, American-made materials for federally funded projects.
Proudly Made in the USA –
Compliant with BABA Regulations
Serpentix is fully compliant with the Build America, Buy America Act—ensuring high-quality, American-made materials for federally funded projects.