Gravity conveyors, available from Colby Storage Solutions , are useful in operations including work-in-process, shipping, receiving and storage. They are generally used in declining or manual push applications.
The Colby Storage Solutions gravity roller model is a non-powered Gravity Roller conveyor available in straight sections. Sections can be angled so product moves by gravity or installed level to be manually pushed. It has clean construction lines with no catching to allow a better impact loading for operators. This model handles a wide variety of different products with irregular surfaces and is delivered with a hard wearing powder coat finish. Gravity Roller Conveyor are ideal for work-in progress, receiving and shipping, on-line live storage and order picking applications.
Ball Transfer Table
This component is used when products need to be manually rotated or correctly positioned. It is ideal for workstations that require quick, easy handling of products. Ball Transfer Tables are also used when two or more conveyor lines merge and goods must be transferred manually from one line to another. Ball Transfer Tables are designed to fit into 464mm and 616mm wide clean line gravity side channels for ease of installation.
Gravity Wheel Conveyor
The gravity wheel model is a non-powered Gravity Wheel conveyor available in straight sections and curves. Sections can be angled so product moves by gravity, or installed level to be manually pushed. They need less slope than roller conveyor and can be used for curve applications as well. Due to its differential action of the individual wheels the gravity wheel conveyor provides good tracking abilities. Its lightweight construction allows easy relocating and adjustments at any time. This gravity model is ideal for plastic totes, cardboard cartons and other products with firm smooth flat bottoms.