A roller conveyor is a modular conveying system that enables the fast, safe and labour-free transport of flat-bottomed boxes, cartons, parcels, pallets or industrial materials on assembly lines, in logistics centres, warehouses and packaging facilities; it is available with driven (motorised) or free-running (gravity-fed) roller options.
Operating Principle: It operates on the principle of linear or curved motion, based on a combination of roller diameter, roller spacing and frame type determined according to the physical characteristics of the load to be transported:
Driven and Gravity-Fed Operation Options: Conveyors can operate automatically via a motor-driven transmission mechanism, or they can be designed as motorless ‘gravity-fed’ systems. In free-running models, parts move forward either by the operator pushing them or by the force of gravity (at zero energy cost) thanks to the 4°–5° incline given to the conveyor. In cases of excessive acceleration due to the incline, the flow is kept under control by braking systems integrated into the track sections.
High Load Capacity and Robust Chassis: Thanks to roller types with internal bearings or roller bearings, even heavy industrial loads of up to 1,500 kg per metre of belt length can be transported smoothly.
Modular Design and Wide Range of Applications: Thanks to its fully modular design, it offers easy installation, relocation and flexible modification options in assembly lines, sorting systems and reject stations.
