Skatewheel gravity conveyors will convey lighter products than roller gravity conveyor. Skatewheel gravity conveyor allows for product accumulation at mimimum decline angles less than roller gravity conveyor. Skatewheel is also often used to decelerate products coming off of a high speed sorter.
Applications:
- Temporary conveyor lanes
- Warehousing activities
- Shipping activities
- Assembly areas
- Transportation of items that are evenly loaded, roller gravity conveyors are recommended for unevenly loaded totes or boxes