Empty and full carton conveyor system

for industrial applicationsfor cartonsfor mobile units

Overview
Roller conveyors are conveyor systems that move load carriers (typically SLC boxes, cartons or KLT containers) along roller tracks from one workstation to another. Depending on line length and elevation, carriers can be transported by gravity alone or with powered drive units (powered rollers or belt conveyors) for longer distances. Gravity roller conveyors are commonly used for short transfers, simple buffer storage and FIFO material flow.

What is a roller conveyor?
Roller conveyors transfer load carriers via rows of rollers or roller tracks. Gravity systems use a controlled gradient so units advance automatically from the loading to the unloading side, enabling FIFO handling and compact intermediate storage. Powered systems use driven rollers or belts to achieve controlled transport independent of slope.

Different versions

• Gravity roller conveyor / gravity conveyor line (inclined)
• Powered roller conveyors / belt conveyors (driven solutions)
• Corner and curve solutions for gravity conveyors
• Corner and curve solutions for powered conveyors

Good reasons to use roller conveyors

• Automatic transport: units advance by gradient or drive, ensuring continuous material supply
• Bridging distances: conveyors connect workstations and reduce manual handling
• Handling heavy loads: shortens walking distances and reduces manual lifting

Components and variants
Modular pipe racking (steel) or square-tube frame systems are typically used for the substructure to provide rigidity and flexibility. Different roller track types (e.g. GP, UR) and roller designs (single rollers, wide plastic rollers, all-side rollers) enable tailored behaviour for specific load carriers. Optional castors or adjustable feet allow mobile conveyor lines and quick reconfiguration.

Design & planning
Systems are planned with 3D design software to combine required components and configure conveyor lines — including multiple lanes, multi-level arrangements and curve or corner modules. Both gravity-fed flow racks and powered systems can be realised depending on transport distance and slope requirements.

Technical specifications

• Substructure: modular pipe racking (steel) or square-tube systems
• Roller track types: UR tracks (corner/curve solutions), GP tracks, or combinations
• Roller types: black single rollers, wide plastic rollers, all-side rollers
• Configurations: single lane to multi-lane; single level to multi-level (e.g. two levels)
• Transport modes: gravity-fed (uses gradient) and powered (driven rollers or belt conveyors)
• Accessories: side guides, roller rail supports hooked into steel tube, transitions between track types
• Mobility: optional castors for movable conveyor lines
• Typical load carriers: SLC boxes, cartons, KLT containers