Calculator: Minimum Conveyor Curve Width Between Rails

Determine the minimum width of your curved conveyor

  • If you have guardrails on your curve and the package being conveyed is too long, the package may become jammed in the curve if the curve is not wide enough.
  • Even without guard rails, if the package is too long and overhangs the curve, it may contact items outside the curve, causing a jam.
  • Enter the dimensions (in inches) into the calculator to find the proper width for your curve to avoid jams.
 inches BR
Please enter all dimensions in inches.
Package Width: 
Package Length: 
Inside Radius (IR): 
BR is the distance "Between the Rails" of the curve. Round up the result to the next highest standard BR dimension as needed.

Standard BR dimensions:
13", 15", 17", 19", 21", 23", 25", 27", 31", 33",37", 39"

IR is the dimension from the center of the curve to the inside of the first rail