What Is a Pallet Conveyor System?
Powered conveyor that carries full pallets, rated per model, between building, storage, wrapping and shipping.
The Pieces
- Chain-driven rollerStraight runs and accumulation.
- Chain conveyorFor pallets that will not roll.
- TurntableChanges direction.
- Right-angle transferOnto a crossing line.
- Stretch wrapperIn line.
- Lifts and gatesBetween floors; gates control the queue.
Advantages of Pallet Conveyors.
- Fewer forklift moves.
- Steady flow to palletizers, wrappers and AS/RS.
- Safer docks.
- Consistent wrapping.
- Modular.
What to Know Before You Buy
- Pallet quality. Broken boards stop conveyors.
- Floor space for the line, crossings and guards.
- Controls. Photo-eyes, stops and a PLC.
Where It Is Used
- Production lines.
- Distribution centers.
- Cold storage.
Common questions
Roller or chain?
Rollers for solid bottom boards; chain for stringers, odd sizes or broken bottoms.
Can conveyors feed my existing racking?
Yes, usually to a pick-and-drop station at the aisle end.
