Roller conveyors use metal or plastic wheels to move packages by gravity. They are lightweight and portable for delivery applications. Skatewheel refers to the rollers used on the conveyor. The number of wheels determines load capacity. They can be made of metal or plastic. Roller conveyors can be linked together to deliver boxes around obstacles. They can also connect different sections of mobile conveyors in packing and sorting companies.
Conveyor belts are used to move boxes or products from one place to another. A roller conveyor is a non-powered conveyor that uses metal or plastic wheels that allow packages to move by gravity. Parcels placed on a roller conveyor roll down to a lower level. These conveyors are lightweight and portable for delivery applications.
Delivery trucks bring canned or packaged goods for sale in retail stores. In many cases, the truck cannot access the store directly, but delivers to service entrances or even basements. A roller conveyor carried on the truck can be set up quickly and parcels can be rolled up in the shop.
Skatewheel refers to the rollers used on the conveyor that support the weight of the moving packages. Until the mid-20th century, roller skates were recreational devices made with metal rollers or wheels that attached to the shoes via straps. In the 1920s, plastic rollers were made from polyurethane polymers, which were much lighter, quieter, and more durable. The rollers used on roller conveyors resemble skate wheels, hence their name.
A conveyor consists of a series of evenly spaced roller wheels installed on axles or rods along the length of the conveyor section. Boxes or packages rolling along the conveyor are always supported by more than one row of wheels. Raised rails on each side prevent boxes from falling off the conveyor and keep boxes centered on the conveyor.
The number of wheels in a section determines the package size and load capacity of the roller conveyor. The smaller wheels can be placed closer together for small packages, or additional larger wheels can be added for heavier ones. The sections are connected by a locking clip on one end which attaches to a pin on the next section.
The wheels can be made of metal, which are durable and resistant to wear, or made of plastic, to reduce the weight of the carrier and make it easier to transport. Conveyor frames are typically coated metal or aluminum to reduce weight. The length and width of the conveyor sections can vary to allow for smaller or larger pack sizes.
Purchasing a roller conveyor requires knowing your desired load capacity, how many sections you need, and whether curved sections are needed. Conveyors are constructed in straight and curved sections that can be linked together as needed. Combinations of straight and curved sections can be used to deliver boxes from a truck, around building corners and obstacles, and inside a building.
Another use of roller conveyors is to connect different sections of mobile conveyors in packing and sorting companies. Sorting carriers can use labels or electronic tags to identify parcels and then route them to different areas. A roller conveyor can connect these different sorting conveyors, allowing packages to move from one to another without having to be carried or moved by a person.
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