Roller Conveyor

Applications & Use Cases

• Moving packaged food items or containers between processing stages.
• Transporting raw ingredients in bins or trays within a facility.
• Facilitating inspection and sorting lines for various food products.
• Integrating into automated packaging and palletising systems.

Typical Specifications

Typical capacity

Varies significantly, but units of this type commonly handle items weighing from a few kilograms up to several hundred kilograms per metre.

Power supply

Unpowered (gravity) or typically 230V/400V three-phase for motorised versions, often with variable speed drive options.

Roller material

Commonly stainless steel or food-grade plastic for hygiene, especially in direct food contact or washdown environments.

Frame material

Typically stainless steel for food processing applications, ensuring durability and ease of cleaning.

Conveyor width

Commonly ranges from 300mm to 1200mm, depending on the intended product size and throughput.

Roller pitch

The spacing between rollers typically varies from 50mm to 200mm, influencing the size of items that can be conveyed smoothly.

Throughput

For motorised units, throughput can range from a few metres per minute to over 30 metres per minute, depending on motorisation and product characteristics.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

  Roller conveyors are ideal for items with a firm, flat base such as boxes, crates, trays, and packaged goods. They are less suitable for loose, irregular, or very small items.

• Are roller conveyors suitable for washdown environments?

• Can this type of conveyor handle inclines or declines?

• What maintenance is typically required for a roller conveyor?

• How do I determine the correct roller pitch for my application?