Conveyor System

Retrotech utilizes conveyor systems to transport unit and case loads to/from ASRS and other functional areas of the facility. Retrotech's expertise in 100% traceable product tracking and control systems is well accepted in all market segments. Retrotech's partners supply uniquely designed mechanical conveyor systems to Retrotech specifications.

Types of Conveyors

Gravity conveyors The non-powered conveyor system is the most basic and least costly method of moving objects between points. Material can be moved forward at a straight decline, down a spiral path, or with slight manual assistance, horizontally.

Applications include:

• Individual items
• Packages
• Containers
• Cloth and paper bags
• Wood or cardboard cases
• Slat bottom, wire-bound, or shaped hardwood bundles
• Metal tote boxes

Load capacity up to several tons. Types of gravity conveyor systems include:

• Spiral chutes
• Gravity rollers
• Gravity wheel

Powered Package Handling Conveyor Systems are used for transporting over long distances and along inclines, and for moving heavy materials that cannot be handled on gravity equipment without significant manual assistance.

Powered conveyors are also used for paced, controlled operations and are suited for mechanized and automated material handling systems, both on the plant floor and in storage areas.

Types of powered conveyor systems:

• Two-strand conveyor
• Multiple-strand conveyor
• Multiple-strand conveyor
• Multiple-strand conveyor
• Slat conveyor
• Roller flight conveyor
• Sorter conveyor
• Pusher bar type chain
• Overhead trolley conveyors
• Power and free system
• Tow conveyor or in-floor towline
• Overhead tow conveyor
• Unit load and engineered systems
• Vertical conveyor
• Scrap and chip handling conveyors

High volume loading operations:

In many instances, high volume loading operations can be designed to use a conveyor system to support dock facilities. When uniform or similar packages or bagged goods are to be loaded, extendable conveyor systems can often be used to deliver product from picking lines or production directly into the vehicle. In such instances, it is often desirable to also provide for palletized bypass delivery of goods into the van.