Roller Conveyor

Roller conveyors are integral to material handling systems, utilizing a series of evenly spaced cylindrical rollers to transport boxes, supplies, materials, objects, and parts across an open space or between different elevations. The frame of roller conveyors is designed at an accessible height for easy manual loading and unloading. Items moved by roller conveyors must have rigid, flat surfaces to ensure smooth transit across the rollers.

Roller conveyors are versatile and used for various applications, including accumulation, reducing product inertia, and high-speed sorting. Drive roller conveyors feature rollers connected to a motor via a chain, shaft, or belt, which standardizes the movement speed of materials. They can be reversible and capable of moving goods between different levels, supporting bi-directional applications where the motor can alter the product's direction.

Roller conveyors are designed with specific features to meet the needs of various applications. While roller conveyors can differ in structure, mode of movement, and manufacturer-specific features, they share several fundamental characteristics.

Powered roller conveyors utilize small belts and plastic spools to provide traction to the rollers. Friction belts or chains positioned beneath the conveyor drive the heavy-duty rollers. These belts or chains are connected to a shaft that runs the length of the conveyor's frame and is linked to an electric motor, which powers the rollers.