Soco Systems - Conveyor - Non Driven

Applications & Use Cases

• Used for moving items between workstations or processing stages without the need for external power.
• Ideal for packing lines where products need to accumulate or be manually sorted.
• Suitable for warehouse dispatch areas for staging outgoing goods.
• Often integrated into assembly lines for light to medium-weight product transfer.

Typical Specifications

Typical capacity

Load capacity typically ranges from 50 kg to 200 kg per metre, depending on roller or wheel type and construction.

Power supply

This equipment is non-driven and therefore requires no external power supply.

Construction materials

Commonly constructed from mild steel, stainless steel, or aluminium, with rollers typically made from steel, PVC, or nylon.

Conveyor width

Typically available in widths ranging from 300 mm to 1000 mm to accommodate various product sizes.

Roller/Wheel pitch

The spacing between rollers or wheels commonly varies from 50 mm to 150 mm, influencing the minimum product size that can be conveyed.

Maintenance requirements

Generally low maintenance, primarily involving periodic cleaning and inspection of rollers/wheels for free movement and bearing wear.

Frequently Asked Questions

• What types of products are best suited for a gravity straight conveyor?

  Gravity straight conveyors are best suited for items with a firm, flat bottom surface, such as boxes, crates, totes, and some packaged goods. Irregularly shaped or very small items may not convey effectively.

• How is product movement controlled on a gravity conveyor?

• Can this conveyor be integrated with other conveyor systems?

• What are the typical installation requirements?

• Are spare parts readily available for used gravity conveyors?