Gravity Skatewheel & Roller
Conveyors
Excellent for the
warehouse, back room, production line
A gravity conveyor moves the load without utilizing motor power sources,
usually down an incline or through a person pushing the load along a flat
conveyor. A gravity conveyor can utilize skatewheels or full rollers.
 | Useful in setting up temporary
lines in warehousing activities, shipping departments,
assembly areas, etc. Available in
12",
15",
18"
and 24" overall
width and up to 50' long. Customize: specify
top-of-roller heights, choose guardrail, and add an end stop. |
 | These sections of gravity skatewheel
conveyor are beds only and do not include supports. Available
in 5' and 10' lengths with overall widths of 12" - 24".
Straight and curved sections available. |
 | - 12 gauge steel or 1/8" aluminum frame with 1" flange
- 1-3/8" x 18 gauge galvanized rollers
- 1/4" diameter axles
- Up to 250 lbs. capacity
|
 | Light duty gravity roller beds without supports come in 5' or 10'
lengths and with steel or aluminum frames. Overall widths
range from 12" to 24" and are available in straight and curved
sections. |
 | - 10 gauge steel frame with 1.5" flange
- 1.9" rollers (9 gauge and 16 gauge steel available)
- Unplated or galvanized finish
- 7/16" diameter axles
- Up to 620 lbs. capacity
|
 | Medium duty gravity roller beds without supports come in 5' or 10'
lengths and with steel or aluminum frames. Overall widths
range from 12" to 24" and are available in straight and curved
sections. |
 | - 10 gauge or 4 gauge steel frame with 1-1/2" or 1-5/8" flange
- 2", 2.5", or 2.6" rollers (12, 11, and 7 gauge steel
respectively)
- Unplated or galvanized finish
- 11/16" diameter axles
- Up to 1620 lbs. capacity
|
 | Used to transfer products from one
conveying line to another. Can be used in merging or
diverging applications. Ideal where numerous
lines must transfer onto a main conveyor line, from work
stations, or other similar operations. |
 | Gravity Roller curves add to the versatility of straight
conveyors. Curves provide smooth product flow with minimum
amount of pitch based on weight and size. Guard rails may be
added for product protection. |
 | Medium duty collapsible gravity roller beds without supports come in
an aluminum frame. Designed to be lightweight and easy to
store makes this a great tool for any delivery driver, warehouse
worker, convenient or grocery store back room clerk. |
Skatewheel or Roller: Which Gravity Conveyor do You Need?
Skatewheel Conveyor is made with steel skatewheels mounted on axles to convey product.
This is the most economical type of conveyor. It is frequently used for loading trucks with the conveyor
set up on removable stands or supports. Skatewheel conveyors are good for items with a smooth, flat
bottom. Unlike power conveyor, the load can be wider than your conveyor if centered correctly.
Skate wheel conveyors flow better than roller conveyor. A minimum of ten wheels should be positioned
beneath your load at any given time.
Gravity Roller Conveyor uses rollers for greater weight carrying capacities than skatewheel.
Rollers are recommended for uneven, open, or rimmed bottom packages. They have spring loaded
axles for easy removal & replacement. Unlike skatewheel conveyors, product should
never be wider than the rollers. Use at least three rollers under a product at any given time.
See
A Guide To Gravity Conveyors for assistance.