Roller Conveyor

Applications & Use Cases

• Moving packaged food items between processing stages.
• Transporting raw ingredients such as sacks of flour or sugar within a facility.
• Accumulating products prior to packaging or palletising.
• Facilitating inspection and sorting of food products on a production line.

Typical Specifications

Typical capacity

Varies significantly based on roller strength and motorisation, typically handling items from a few kilograms up to several hundred kilograms per metre.

Power supply

Non-powered (gravity) roller conveyors require no electrical supply. Powered versions commonly operate on 400V 3-phase, though smaller units might use 230V single-phase.

Roller material

Rollers are typically constructed from stainless steel or food-grade plastic for hygiene in food processing environments.

Frame material

Frames are commonly made from stainless steel or painted mild steel, with stainless steel preferred for washdown areas.

Conveyor length and width

Available in modular sections, allowing for custom lengths. Widths typically range from 300mm to 1200mm to accommodate various product sizes.

Speed

For powered units, speeds are often variable, typically ranging from 5 to 30 metres per minute, depending on the application.

Frequently Asked Questions

• What is the difference between a gravity roller conveyor and a powered roller conveyor?

  Gravity roller conveyors rely on the incline and momentum of the product to move, while powered roller conveyors use motors to drive the rollers, providing controlled movement on flat or inclined surfaces.

• Can this conveyor handle different product sizes?

• Is this unit suitable for a washdown environment?

• What maintenance is typically required for a roller conveyor?

• How do I integrate this conveyor into an existing line?