Skatewheel conveyors are lightweight, cost-effective systems made of steel skate wheels mounted on axles to transport goods. They offer smooth and effortless flow and are ideal for handling lightweight packages, particularly those with smooth, flat bottoms. These conveyors are frequently used for loading docks, assembly lines, and packing stations and can be utilized with removable stands, stationary supports, or as a component of a powered system.
Easily customized for your materials, flow, & budget.
Gravity skatewheel overview:
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Construction:
- Width: 4 standard overall widths: 12", 15", 18", and 24"; custom sizes available by quote
- Frames: 2-1/2" deep x 1" flange x 12 ga. powder-painted formed steel or 1/8" heat-treated aluminum channel with bolt-in cross members; available in straight, spur, or curved
- Length: standard 5' and 10' sections for straight models; custom available
- Wheels: 1-15/16” O.D. ball bearing wheels with lifetime lubrication
- Axles: 1/4" diameter with locknut
- Couplings: standard butt couplings on both ends of frame allow easy section additions
- Optional adjustable ground supports allow you to create the perfect gravity decline or flat work area
⚠️ To maintain optimal and safe performance, a minimum of ten wheels should be placed under the load at any time. For odd-shaped and heavier applications, roller conveyors are recommended.
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Benefits:
- Eases manual handling: reduces strain on workers by enabling effortless and smooth product movement
- Low maintenance and economical
- Lightweight & portable: easy to move, reconfigure, and set up as needed
- Unlike roller conveyors, wider materials can extend past the frames as long as they are properly centered and supported
- Requires no electricity or controls, reducing operational costs
- Ideal for flat-bottom items: best suited for boxes, totes, and cartons with smooth, rigid bottoms
- Flexible setup: can be used on removable stands for temporary or permanent applications
- Versatile applications: commonly used in loading docks, packaging stations, and truck unloading
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Options:
- Large variety of standard sizes are in stock and ready to ship
- Specials widths and lengths available by special quote
- Wheel axles on 3" or 4" centers
- Wheel density from 10 to 28 wheels-per-foot (WPF) to ensure smooth conveyance
- Wheel options: white or black plastic skatewheels, metal, aluminum, or metal with grey neoprene jackets
- Curves: 30°, 45°, 60°, and 90° options
- Spurs: 30° straight, 45° straight, 90°
- Hook and bolt couplings can replace butt couplings
- Steel or aluminum frames and varying sized rollers ensure capacity requirements and budget are met
- Variety of standard colors
- Stationary or tripod floor stands
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