How to Choose a Flexible Roller Conveyor

The flexible roller conveyors are the safest and most cost effective roller conveyors on the market. These unique, versatile rollers can handle anything a regular conveyor can do, but are designed specifically for safety. While offering great strength and durability, these special rolling devices are also designed for loading, transporting, and retrieving materials from areas that are difficult or impossible to reach with a standard conveyor. This type of conveyor is ideal for companies that have limited or no storage room for a large amount of freight or for businesses that need to transport products between areas that are not easily accessible by regular trucks.

One of the main differences between a flexible roller conveyor and a standard conveyor is the way the equipment is powered. Most flexible conveyors are powered by a combination of hydraulics and electricity. Hydraulic power is usually required because the flexible roller conveyor must be able to handle very heavy loads. Since there are no fuel or oil costs involved, these types of conveyors are often much more cost efficient than other types of conveyors.

Another difference between flexible and standard conveyors is their material. Most conveyors are constructed out of steel or aluminum. The flexible rollers used in these units are generally made out of heavy-duty plastics called polyethylene (PA), which has many advantages. First, these polyethylene materials offer a higher density, which makes them highly flexible. Next, they are highly durable, so that even the toughest of goods are easily dented or damaged. Finally, these plastics offer excellent resistance to abrasion, moisture, chemicals, grease, and wear and tear, making them almost indestructible.

The majority of flexible roller conveyors are manufactured in China. However, due to the rising cost of importing foreign-made conveyors, some companies have started to produce them domestically. In addition to offering a much lower cost than their foreign-built counterparts, most domestic conveyors are also made with parts produced in the United States. For instance, most roller pallets in the United States are made in Texas.

Another factor to consider when purchasing a new flexible roller conveyor is the conveyor width. The conveyor width refers to the space between two roller types. This measurement will affect the price and size of the unit, so it is important to do your research and get the most affordable unit with the right amount of space for your needs. This should also take into consideration the area that the conveyor will be located in, as well as any obstacles that might be encountered, such as tall trees or items that are too heavy for the conveyor to move freely. Of course, you'll also want to take into consideration the number of rollers, which will determine how many floors can be covered in an hour or day.

The other factor that will need to be considered is whether the roller you purchase will have a coating that's coated with zinc plating. This type of coating is used to make the conveyor more resistant to corrosion. Of course, the price of this coating will vary depending on what material you choose. The good news is that the more expensive conveyors have a zinc coated finish applied, while the cheaper models don't. Of course, if money is not an issue for you, then you should purchase one that has a durable zinc plated finish.