Gravity roller conveyors are economical equipment that move the load without using power sources. This movement is usually down an incline or through a person pushing the load along a flat conveyor. Gravity rollers are low cost and commonly used compared to the other types of conveyors.
Typically, gravity conveyors are sloped in elevation allowing the goods to flow freely using the earth’s gravity. That’s why they are labelled gravity conveyors. These conveyors can be used to move cartons, boxes and totes with firm or rigid bottoms.
Common gravity conveyor applications
Being one of the best economical and versatile form of conveyance, gravity conveyors have many applications. Some common applications for these conveyors are:
- Loading and unloading trucks
- Assembly or kitting areas
- Conveyance with packed areas
- Mounting to scales, carts or other industrial machinery
- Loading or unloading or manufacturing equipment.
Benefits of using gravity roller conveyors
- They make economic sense. Because they use no power to work. The use of gravity makes them affordable to everyone.
- They are safe. They do the work of load movement eliminating the chance of operator injury. Because they have fixed paths, these gravity conveyors eliminate the chance of collisions associated with manual product movement or forklift.
- They provide flow in the industry. Because they are affordable, they can be used in various industries to keep processes running with ease.
- They work with speed and efficiency. Gravity conveyors help keep the flow running in a good speed at very low cost. This accommodates peak or high demand seasons.
What industries use gravity rollers conveyors?
- Aerospace
- Automotive
- Food and beverage
- Construction
- Hospital
- Manufacturing
- Warehousing and distribution
These the most common industries that use these conveyor systems. But they are not limited, you can use gravity in many other areas that are not mentioned here successfully.
Here at Mars Mechanical, we aim at giving you the right conveyors for your kind of industries. We not only supply but advise you what you need to use for your kind of work. Reach us today for more information.
Please contact us for further information on our Gravity Rollers for Kenya and East Africa.
Location: Mars Building, 20 Chepkerio Rd, off Lusaka Rd, opposite CMC
Tel: +254 20 2363026 , +254 733 603388
Email: info@mars-mechanical.com
