Have an application conveying small products or experiencing product handling challenges? Consider using or upgrading your conveyor to 2-inch roller centers.
Our Series 1500 MDR product line offers 2-inch roller centers as an option.
Here are some top advantages of using 2-inch roller centers:
- Enhanced product stability: The closer roller spacing provides more contact points, minimizing product movement and improving stability during transportation.
- Reduced product tipping and jamming: The increased number of support points decreases the likelihood of smaller or irregularly shaped products tipping over or getting stuck between rollers.
- Improved handling of small items: 2-inch roller centers are ideal for conveying smaller items, as the closer spacing ensures the product is sitting on 2 rollers at once. “2 point contact” enhances stability, helps prevent product fall-through, and improves handling fragile items.
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Better control over product orientation: The shorter distance between rollers allows for more precise control over the alignment and orientation of products on the conveyor.
- Smoother transitions and turns: The tighter roller spacing enables smoother transitions between conveyor sections and facilitates tighter turns with more efficient and controlled product flow.
- Enhanced tracking capabilities: The increased number of rollers along the conveyor aids in keeping products aligned and on track, reducing risk of misalignment or skewing.
- Minimized product damage: The improved support and reduced chances of tipping or jamming result in less product damage during transportation, leading to higher-quality output.
- Enhanced versatility: 2-inch roller centers provide more flexibility and versatility in handling a wide range of product sizes and shapes, making them suitable for applications with varying requirements.
When designing a conveyor system there are many things to consider. These benefits are commonly associated with 2-inch roller centers and using them to improve flow in a system.
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