Gravity Skatewheel Conveyors

Gravity Skatewheel Conveyors

Gravity Skatewheel Conveyor is a lighter-weight and more economical alternative to gravity roller conveyor. Skatewheel conveyor is typically used where its lighter weight makes it easily movable.

Gravity skatewheel conveyor is made with steel skatewheels mounted on axles to convey product. This is the most economical type of Conveyors. It is frequently used for loading trucks with the conveyor set up on removable stands or supports. Gravity 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.Skatewheel conveyors flow better than Roller Conveyors. A minimum of ten wheels should be positioned beneath your load at any given time.

Gravity Conveyors move 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.Skatewheel conveyor is useful in setting up temporary lines in warehousing activities, shipping departments, assembly areas, etc.