GRAVITY SKATE WHEEL CONVEYORS

Gravity Skatewheel Conveyor

  • Frame – Frames are 2-1⁄2″ X 1″ x 12 gauge powder painted formed steel or 2-1⁄2″ x 1″ x 1⁄8″ aluminum formed channels. The 12″, 15″ and 18″ wide sections have one 1⁄8″ x 1″ axle supports and the 24″ wide has two 1⁄8″ x 1″ axle supports.

    Wheels – Zinc plated steel or aluminum wheels are 1-15⁄16″ diameter x 5⁄8″ face with a steel hardened raceway and a 13⁄16″ wide cone. Each wheel contains (7) 1⁄4″ hardened and ground steel balls. The lightly oiled baffled construction is designed to keep dirt out.

    Cross Braces – 5 ft. long sections have (2) bolted cross members and 10 ft. long sections have (3) bolted cross members.

    Axles – All axles are 1⁄4″ diameter cold drawn steel, set on 3″ centers and secured with a 1⁄4″ – 20 stop nut.

    Wheel Capacity – Steel, 50 lbs; aluminum, 45 lbs.

    Wheels Per Foot – Standard patterns include 8, 10, 12, 16, 18, 20, 24 and 28 wheels per foot.

    Couplings – Each 5′ and 10′ section is equipped with a hook and rod connector. The slotted hook permits minor lateral movement. No tools are necessary for assembly, just hook together.

    Widths – Standard widths are 12″, 15″, 18″ and 24″.

    Lengths – Standard lengths are 5′ and 10′.

    Curves – Standard curves are 45° and 90°. The outside radius is 4 feet. Capacity same as straight sections.

  • Center Drive – Mounted below conveyor bed section. Can be placed most anywhere in conveyor length.

    Side Mounted Drive – End drive mounted to side of conveyor section. Specify side. Minimum elevation – 8″.

    Guard Rails – Adjustable channel, continuous channel, or solid steel guard rails available.

    Floor Supports – Lower or higher supports available.

    Ceiling Hangers – 1 ⁄2″ diameter threaded rods 8 feet long with locking nuts and mounting hardware. Other lengths are available.

    Motor – Single phase, energy efficient, explosion proof, etc. Other HP available.

    Belt Speed – Constant and variable belt speeds available.

    Electrical Controls – Magnetic starters and push button stations; manual motor starters with overload protection, others.