Gravity Conveyor
Durable, efficient gravity conveyors move loads through a facility. Our extensive line of roller and wheel conveyor solutions that are easy to install, made to order, and proven to increase warehouse efficiency and throughput significantly.
Gravity Conveyor Benefits & Features
Say goodbye to malfunctions and damaged equipment and say hello to uninterrupted flow with gravity conveyors that are built to last and engineered for an operation’s dynamic needs. Our team can provide custom variations of products, such as special lengths, widths, roller centers, wheel patterns, or modified standards.
Benefits
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Replace high-maintenance conveyor solutions with rugged, low-maintenance gravity roller conveyors
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Improve efficiency and throughput
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Gain access to an extensive line of roller and wheel conveyor solutions
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Save time and money with lengths manufactured to the inch, providing flexibility for almost any situation
Features
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All steel construction for increased durability
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Optional aluminum construction
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Available in multiple standard widths
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Available in straight lengths up to 144″
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45° and 90° curves available
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Numerous spur options to suit most layouts
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Manual and spring assisted personnel gates
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Available with square cut ends for permanent installations, notched ends for dropping onto beams, and coped ends for temporary hook and bar layouts
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Straight and curved sections are available for ultimate flexibility
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End treatments, including package stops, impact plates, and hook and bars
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Height adjustable H-Supports for permanent installation
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Powder-coated Steel Tripod supports for temporary installs
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Easy to install
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1.38" Diameter Roller Gravity Conveyor (JRS)
Ideal for conveying light-weight packages in operations that require portable or temporary conveyor lines such as warehousing or shipping areas.
1.9" Diameter Roller Gravity Conveyor (MRS)
Ideal for conveying medium-weight packages in permanent installations.
Skatewheel Gravity Conveyor (SW)
Ideally suited to convey lightweight packages in operations that require portable or temporary conveyor lines like warehouses and shipping areas.
Options and Accessories
Spurs
Gates
Supports
Package Stops
Fixed Angle End Stop
Roller Stop
Guard Rail
Ball Transfer Tables
Spurs
Used to transfer product from one conveyor line to another smoothly or for merging or diverging applications.
Gates
Available for SW, JRS, and MRS series conveyors, spring-assisted gravity gates provide a way for personnel or equipment to pass through the conveyor line.
Supports
“H” type permanent floor supports and portable tripods provide multiple height and weight options and offer robust and dependable support.
Package Stops
“Dead” type package stops work well on skatewheel (SW) or 1.38″ (JRS) conveyor sections.
Fixed Angle End Stop
Angle end stops mount from the end of the conveyor and bolt to the top flange of conveyor side channels.
Roller Stop
Roller stops allow loads to be supported while pulling product from the end of the conveyor section.
Guard Rail
Use with SW, JRS, and MRS series conveyors; also available for straight and curved sections and one or both sides.
Ball Transfer Tables
Our multidirectional ball transfer tables help position material precisely and help make tight turns when curves aren’t an option.
Who Can Benefit from Gravity Conveyors?
Gravity Conveyors are a versatile solution designed to optimize material handling processes across various industries, offering an efficient and cost-effective method for moving products. These conveyors can improve operations in:
- Manufacturing Facilities: Gravity conveyors facilitate smooth movement of goods throughout the manufacturing production process, improving efficiency and throughput while reducing manual handling and associated labor costs.
- Warehouses & Distribution Centers: Gravity conveyors create organized pathways for product flow, enhancing order picking, packing, and shipping processes. They're particularly useful in creating efficient packing stations and streamlining fulfillment operations.
- Order Fulfillment Centers: Gravity conveyors enable the creation of customized workstations for flow-through picking, packing, and kitting, optimizing order fulfillment processes and increasing productivity.
- Retail Operations: These conveyors can be used in retail backrooms or stockrooms to efficiently move inventory from receiving areas to storage or display areas, reducing manual movement and improving stock rotation.
- Shipping & Receiving Areas: Gravity conveyors streamline loading and unloading processes, facilitating smooth transitions between trucks and warehouse storage areas, which speeds up operations and reduces potential bottlenecks.
How Gravity Conveyors Support Efficient Material Handling
UNEX Gravity Conveyors are designed to enhance material handling processes, enabling businesses to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and optimize their operations. These versatile conveyor systems support efficient material handling in the following ways:
- Cost-Effective Movement: Gravity conveyors utilize the natural force of gravity, eliminating the need for powered systems and reducing energy costs while providing smooth, continuous product flow throughout the facility.
- Improved Ergonomics: By keeping products at accessible heights and reducing the need for manual lifting and carrying, gravity conveyors enhance worker ergonomics, potentially decreasing fatigue and injury risks.
- Increased Throughput: The continuous flow provided by gravity conveyors speeds up processes such as order picking, packing, and shipping, leading to increased throughput and productivity in warehouses and distribution centers.
- Adaptable Solutions: UNEX offers a wide range of options, including different lengths, widths, and roller or wheel styles, allowing businesses to create custom conveyor systems that seamlessly integrate into their existing infrastructure and adapt to changing needs.
Companies That Choose UNEX
Capital Candy
George J. Falter
Williams Distributing
Carton Flow and Conveyor Solutions Maximize Pick Productivity at Capital Candy
Distributor Reduces Pickers by a Third, Maximizes Space and Efficiency with Roller Rack and Gravity Conveyor
Goodbye, Awkward Furniture Dollies. Hello, Smooth-Flowing Gravity Conveyors from UNEX.
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Get in touch with a space optimization expert to learn how our solutions maximize productivity and optimize warehouse space.