Wrightfield Powered Roller Conveyor

Applications & Use Cases

• Transporting packaged food items between processing stages.
• Moving trays or containers of ingredients within a food production facility.
• Integrating with other machinery for automated product flow.
• Facilitating inspection or sorting processes on a production line.

Typical Specifications

Typical capacity

For this class of equipment, typically handling individual items or small batches up to several kilograms per metre.

Power supply

Commonly found on units of this type, requiring a standard industrial electrical supply, typically 3-phase 400V, 50Hz in the UK.

Construction material

Units designed for food processing, such as this Wrightfield model, are typically constructed from stainless steel for hygiene and durability.

Roller type

Powered roller conveyors commonly feature individual motor-driven rollers or a chain-driven system for positive product movement.

Speed control

Many powered roller conveyors offer variable speed control for integration into diverse production lines.

Footprint

While specific dimensions vary, units of this type are designed for integration into existing production layouts, with lengths typically ranging from 1 to 6 metres.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

  Powered roller conveyors are best suited for items with a flat, rigid base, such as boxes, crates, trays, or packaged goods. Irregularly shaped or very small items may require different conveyor types.

• How is a powered roller conveyor different from a gravity roller conveyor?

• What maintenance is typically required for this type of conveyor?

• Can this conveyor be integrated with other processing equipment?

• What are the common safety features on a powered roller conveyor?