Gravity & Wheel Conveyor

Gravity & Wheel Conveyor

Gravity conveyor is an unpowered conveyor that uses the force of gravity to move materials over a downward path. It is commonly used to transport articles with sufficient weight to allow them to move unassisted downwards, usually on an inclined runway. The key feature to this particular conveyor is that it is built with gravity conveyor or wheels which does not require drive unit.

Key Features

  • Built with gravity rollers or wheels.
  • No drive unit, manual handling.

Applications

  • A low cost option for conveying lightweight cartons, trays or totes.
  • Used extensively in shipping/receiving and assembly areas.
  • Reduce manual material handling of lightweight item over short distances.