Lineshaft

The advantage of this design is the ability to power straight sections and curves from a single drive with minimum accumulation pressure.

These conveyors are suitable for light applications up to 45 lbs such as cardboard boxes and tote boxes.

A single shaft runs below the rollers running the length of the conveyor. On the shaft there are a series of spools; one spool for each roller. A rubber o-ring runs from a spool on the powered shaft to each roller. When the shaft is powered the rubber o-ring acts as a chain between the spool and the roller making the roller rotate. The rotating of the rollers pushes the product along the conveyor.

Advantages of this conveyor are quiet operation, as well as easy installation and maintenance. They can be manufactured for almost all applications, at relatively low expense.

–          Straight running and powered curves