LINE SHAFT CONVEYORS
Move Products More Efficiently and Economically with Line Shaft Conveyors
Selecting the right conveyor for distribution, warehousing or food production can be difficult, especially if you’re not partnering with an experienced conveyor system integrator who understands the challenges you’re facing.
Need to convey lightweight, evenly distributed, flat-bottomed loads while keeping costs under control? Line shaft conveyors are an excellent solution for low power consumption and lower installation and maintenance costs, and they can be custom-designed for your needs.
For more than 80 years, businesses of all sizes across the country have trusted RMH Systems to help them work smarter, more safely and more efficiently. When you partner with us for your new conveyor system, you’ll have full access to our in-house team, which provides expert support every step of the way–from engineering to installation and aftermarket service.
Whether you’re taking the first step toward material handling automation or need to add a new line, we’re here to help you grow your business. Request a free consultation today to learn more about our custom line shaft conveyors!
What Is a Lineshaft Conveyor?
Line shaft conveyors are roller conveyors, but have several key differences compared to other types:
- Uses a continuous shaft along the conveyor to power individual rollers through a series of belts and chains.
- Uses less power than other types of live roller conveyors since it conveys lighter items. As a result, a single motor can power up to 100 feet of line shaft roller conveyor.
Here’s how line shaft-driven roller conveyors compare to other roller conveyors.
- Belt-over roller conveyors – used in applications requiring better support, more precision and stronger grip, such as accumulation, merging product streams or accurately distributing conveyed items.
- Zero-pressure conveyors – used to hold items in specific zones to avoid back pressure and bottlenecks. Reduces damage to fragile or delicate products.
- CDLR conveyors– used to transport heavy items like pallets, often in dirty environments.
- 24-volt conveyors – used in industrial setting to handle cases, although some models can move pallets as well. Quieter and uses less power than a traditional live roller conveyor.
Industries Where Lineshaft Roller Conveyors Are Used
Configurations for Line Shaft Conveyors
Need a conveyor system tailored to your specific needs? Our line shaft conveyors are highly customizable, so contact our engineers for more information.
Capabilities of Lineshaft Conveyors
- Handles loads up to 75 pounds, or 15 pounds per roller, including cartons, totes and trays
- Easily customizable with curves, spurs and transfers
- Increased driving force for more demanding applications
- Available with a wide range of modular accessories
- Provides low-pressure accumulation to minimize product damage
- Compatible with a wide range of equipment:
- Vision systems
- Scales
- Printers and product labeling
- Packaging, including case forming and sealing, strapping and banding equipment and stretch wrapping
- Industrial robots
Experts in System Integration
RMH Systems creates solutions that make it even easier for you to automate and grow.
FANUC America Authorized
Our team includes robotics, software, mechanical and electrical engineers. Let us be your FANUC America Authorized Systems Integrators.
Turnkey Supplier
As a turnkey supplier, we provide all the hardware, software and integration engineering you need. We’re here when you need us for local service and software support.
Conveniently Located
We’re conveniently located in the Midwest and work with companies across the country. Our repeat customers include Fortune 50 manufacturing, food, distribution and pharma companies.
Broad Expertise
From system design to robotic controls, end-of-arm tooling and human machine interface programming, our experienced team handles your project in-house. This includes implementation, training and aftermarket service.
Solutions Oriented
As a leading distributor, we have access to many product lines in each of our areas. We can design a custom solution that fits your needs and provide simulations to show functionality and system flow.
Right Size
We’re just the right size to take on large projects without the bureaucracy.
LET’S TALK ABOUT CONVEYORS
We’ve completed projects of varying sizes across the country. No job is too big or too small for us. Ready to learn more about maximizing your ROI? Speak with one of our engineers today! We’ll help you design a solution that solves problems and meets your goals.
