Pros and Cons of the Flexible Skate Wheel Conveyor

A flexible Skate Wheel Conveyor is a great asset in any warehouse. They are cost effective, versatile and offer a quick, clean and safe means of moving products from one place to another. These conveyors have been used in the manufacturing, transportation, distribution and industrial areas of all types for many years. When you need to move heavy items and big quantities of goods, it is well worth considering the different options available on the market today.

When it comes to speed, safety and flexibility nothing comes close to a flexible skate wheel conveyor. They are ideal for handling the majority of heavy product deliveries, including those that are extremely tall or long in length. The main advantage they have over the more traditional gravity conveyors is their mobility, which is not as limited as you might imagine. This means that they can be used in a number of different situations, including truck loading and unloading, store floor unloading, loading docks, packing and unpacking and even on factory floors.

Being able to handle very heavy loads, flexible conveyors can move them over longer distances than roller conveyors, saving you time and money on the transport of goods. They also tend to be more efficient when it comes to transporting goods of varying sizes. This means that they are ideal for both standard and special sized goods. This also applies to the transportation of materials that require extra force to be exerted upon them, such as concrete.

The main disadvantages of using flexible roller conveyors is the speed in which they move items. Although they are designed to be moved at very high speeds, this is not always practical, especially if you need the conveyor to move a large amount of merchandise at one go. If you are in need of speed, then there is no other option than to opt for the more expensive, high speed roller type. However, if you do not need the conveyor to move at such speeds, then you can use flexible conveyors with lower speeds, which allow them to be utilised in less populated areas. Another disadvantage is the fact that they are limited by the size of the space they have available for storage.

Another disadvantage that can be associated with the use of flexible conveyors is the amount of dust and dirt that can be generated during the movement. There is the possibility of dust build up especially in areas where the temperature is low, causing the conveyor to generate a lot of dirt in a short period of time. This will result in the dust being unable to be expelled from the unit and create a lot of cleaning problems. It has also been shown that certain designs of flexible roller conveyors can be hazardous for those working nearby. For example, an opening in the roof may permit the wind to enter and cause an accident.

Another disadvantage that can be associated with the standard flexible skate wheel conveyor is that it is stationary, which prevents for ease of movement. The moving parts are also fixed, making it impossible to adjust its size to meet the needs of the manufacturing industry. With more companies using computers for manufacturing processes, it is important that products are transported at the most possible speed, ensuring the highest level of performance. For this reason, the use of flexible roller types is restricted and should only be used in selected situations.