SUS Wheel Conveyor

SUS Wheel Conveyor


Specifications
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Advantages (Pros)

✅ 1. No External Power Required

  • Operates by gravity or manual pushing
  • Zero electricity consumption
  • Energy-saving and environmentally friendly

✅ 2. Hygienic Stainless Steel Construction

  • SUS304 frame provides excellent corrosion resistance
  • Suitable for food, beverage, pharmaceutical and cleanroom applications
  • Easy to clean and maintain

✅ 3. Low Maintenance

  • No motor, gearbox, chain or belt required
  • Minimal maintenance cost
  • Simple wheel replacement when necessary

✅ 4. Cost Effective

  • Lower investment than powered roller conveyors
  • Simple installation and reduced operating costs

✅ 5. Improve Material Handling Efficiency

  • Reduces manual lifting and carrying
  • Faster loading and unloading process
  • Smooth product transfer between workstations

✅ 6. Flexible Installation

  • Can be installed with a slight slope for gravity flow
  • Easy to integrate with existing conveyor systems
  • Suitable for temporary or permanent production lines

Disadvantages (Cons)

❌ 1. Limited Load Capacity

  • Not suitable for heavy pallets or high-load products
  • Wheel loading capacity must be considered during design

❌ 2. Requires Flat Product Bottom

  • Best suited for cartons, totes and trays
  • Bags, drums or irregular-shaped products may not roll smoothly

❌ 3. No Speed Control

  • Product speed depends on gravity and product weight
  • May require stoppers or brakes to prevent product collision

❌ 4. Cannot Convey Uphill

  • Suitable only for horizontal or declined conveying
  • Powered conveyor is required for incline applications

❌ 5. Limited Automation Capability

  • Additional sensors and stoppers are required for automatic systems
  • Not ideal for high-speed automated production lines

❌ 6. Wheel Wear Over Time

  • PU or plastic wheels will gradually wear
  • Periodic inspection and replacement are required

Best Suitable For:

✔ Carton boxes

✔ Plastic totes

✔ Food trays

✔ Warehouse logistics

✔ Packing stations

✔ Loading & unloading areas

✔ Inspection stations

✔ Assembly lines

✔ Pharmaceutical & food industries


Not Recommended For:

✘ Heavy pallets

✘ Gunny bags

✘ Soft bags

✘ Round drums

✘ Products with uneven or flexible bottoms

✘ High-speed automated production

✘ Precision positioning applications


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