Our most versatile non-powered conveyor, the General-Purpose Gravity Conveyor, provides a smooth and safe transfer for a range of cargo types, from lightweight items to heavy-duty loads. The gentle roller rotation allows for easy, controlled movement, making this conveyor an ideal solution for general material handling needs. With a focus on cost efficiency, ease of use, and labour-saving design, it’s well-suited for optimising workflows across various applications.

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Key Features & Benefits of the Light Duty Conveyor

Smooth Roller Rotation: Ensures safe, controlled transfer for both light and heavy items, reducing product damage and enhancing handling safety.
High Cost Performance: Offers a budget-friendly solution without compromising on quality or functionality.
Labour-Saving Design: Streamlines workflows and reduces manual handling requirements, boosting efficiency across work processes.
Versatile Application: Suitable for a wide range of uses, from light manufacturing to heavy industrial settings.

Where the Light Duty Conveyor Excels

When to Choose Light Duty

Use for simple, low-energy movement of cartons and totes where a gentle slope enables free-rolling—packing benches, assembly cells, inspection lanes and manual sort areas.

Options & Configurations

Straight sections, bends, merges and gates; varied roller diameters/pitches for small items; aluminium, coated steel or stainless side frames; guides, end stops and ball/turn tables.

Typical Applications

Order fulfilment stations, kitting and assembly lines, inbound/outbound staging, returns processing, and low-throughput buffers before labelling or vision checks.

FAQs about the Light Duty Conveyor

Quick answers on gradients, product suitability, sizing, integration and maintenance for general-purpose gravity setups.

What products are best suited?

Cartons, totes and trays with flat, rigid bases. Very soft or irregular bottoms may need tighter roller pitch or a short powered/belt section.

How small can items be?

With the correct roller pitch, small components and cartons can be handled reliably. We’ll specify pitch based on your minimum product length.

What load can it handle?

Designed for light duty, but can accommodate moderate loads with the right frame, roller diameter and support span. We’ll size components to your spec.

Can I control speed on a gravity run?

Yes—use brake rollers, product guides and managed gradients. For precise speed/spacing, pair with a powered zone.

Is it noisy?

Gravity systems are typically very quiet; noise mainly comes from the product rolling. Correct roller choice and guides help keep noise low.

Can it integrate with powered conveyors?

Absolutely—gravity sections are often combined with lineshaft, 24V MDR or belt conveyors for mixed control and accumulation.

What maintenance is required?

Periodic cleaning, checks on rollers/bearings and verification of stops/guides. Maintenance is minimal compared to powered systems.

Is stainless steel available for hygienic areas?

Yes—stainless frames/rollers and appropriate bearings can be specified for hygienic or food-grade environments.

When should I choose a powered conveyor instead?

If you need zero-pressure accumulation, long horizontal runs without slope, precise speed control or complex merges/diverts, a powered solution is better.

Do I need a slope for the conveyor to work?

Yes, gravity conveyors require a gradient (typically 2–5%) depending on product weight, base friction and roller type.

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Key Features & Benefits of the Light Duty Conveyor

Where the Light Duty Conveyor Excels

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