Roller Conveyor

Applications & Use Cases

• Moving packaged food items between processing stages.
• Transporting ingredients or finished products within a food production facility.
• Integrating with other machinery for automated material flow.
• Use in packing lines for product accumulation and transfer.

Typical Specifications

Typical capacity

For this class of equipment, roller conveyors typically handle loads from a few kilograms up to several hundred kilograms per metre, depending on roller strength and spacing.

Power supply

Unpowered roller conveyors rely on gravity or manual push. Powered versions commonly use 400V 3-phase or 230V single-phase electrical supplies, often with variable speed drives.

Footprint

The length and width are specific to the unit. For this class, lengths can range from under a metre to many tens of metres, with widths varying to suit product dimensions.

Materials of construction

Rollers are typically steel (mild or stainless), plastic, or PVC. Frames are commonly mild steel (painted or powder-coated) or stainless steel for food contact areas.

Maintenance requirements

Maintenance for unpowered units is minimal, primarily roller and bearing inspection. Powered units require regular checks of motors, gearboxes, and belts, in addition to roller maintenance.

Throughput

Throughput is highly dependent on product size, weight, and the speed of the conveyor. For powered units, speeds commonly range from 0.1 to 1.0 metres per second.

Frequently Asked Questions

• What types of products are suitable for a roller conveyor?

  Roller conveyors are best suited for items with a flat, rigid base, such as boxes, crates, trays, and some packaged goods. Items with irregular shapes or soft bases may not convey effectively.

• Can this conveyor handle inclines or declines?

• Is this unit suitable for washdown environments?

• How is the speed of a roller conveyor controlled?

• What are the common safety features on roller conveyors?