Ashland Conveyor Product’s gravity skatewheel conveyors are available in many size and configurations as shown on the following pages. There are many factors to consider when selecting a skate wheel conveyor. The following is intended to aid in the selection process.

Load Type
Gravity skatewheel conveyors will convey lightweight loads that have firm flat bottoms such as cartons, totes, cases, etc. Skatewheel conveyor “rolls” more easily than roller conveyor allowing for lighter packages and less slope. Skatewheel conveyor is a very portable conveyor allowing for quick and easy set-up and tear-down. Also the individual skate wheels in the curve sections allow packages to track more so than roller conveyor.

Wheel Density
Wheel density is described as skate wheels per foot. There must be a minimum of three axles and five skate wheels under the load at all times. Ashland Conveyor Products offers many wheel density configurations in four different widths.

Curves
Many times curves will determine the width of the conveyor system, as the product requires additional space to negotiate the turn. This additional space depends upon the length and width of the product.

Refer to the following table:

Floor Supports
Both the weight of the conveyed items and the skate wheel conveyor must be considered when selecting floor supports. The nominal height of the support is to the bottom of the conveyor frame. Either H-stand supports or tripods (temporary set-up) may be selected.