ROLLER CONVEYORS
Roller Conveyors are mainly used to handle unit material like drums, boxes, trays, cartons pallets, heavy components etc.
They are of two types :
Gravity Roller Conveyor:
As we all know, Gravity is free and making the best use of it to convey items is an easy and effective solution to material handling problems. This type of roller conveyor offers good support for the bottom surfaces of the items to be conveyed. Therefore, the items with irregular bottom surfaces, such as drums or older cartons and boxes can be conveyed on the gravity roller conveyor. These items will move smoothly as long as the bottom surface of the item does not conform to the shape of the rollers. Items may be manually pushed along this conveyor or the conveyor may be inclined to allow the force of gravity to move the items. The inclination depends upon the properties of the item that is to be conveyed. When the item is placed on the conveyor, the weight of the item makes the item move in the direction of the incline as the rollers revolve in their positions. These types of conveyors are the best for providing least pressures by accumulating units.
Powerised Roller Conveyors:
 Powerised Roller Conveyors are used to carry load at controlled speed. Roller to Roller transmission chain driven roller conveyors are used where the properties of the item are not suitable for easy movement with gravity and also where dirt, oil, grease and other contaminations are present. The driving chain or chains are at any one end of the rollers and are covered from the surrounding environment. These conveyors can be designed for a accumulating type of equipment by converting the rollers into a power & free type of configuration. Gravity or Powered Roller Conveyors are often used to move packages in warehouses and packing departments.
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Gravity Rollers |
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Powerised Rollers |
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Power and Free Type Rollers |
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Radius Bend Rollers- 45 to 180 degree |
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Flexible Length Rollers |
The material of construction may be PVC, Mild Steel or Stainless steel depending on the requirement.
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