Roach Gravity Roller Conveyors
Gravity conveyors move cartons, totes, pallets, and parts without a motor, using a slight decline or a push from the operator. LaRos supplies the Roach gravity roller conveyor line, from galvanized roller conveyor for cartons and totes to heavy duty roller conveyor with large, heavy wall rollers on structural steel frames.
Roach gravity roller conveyor models
| Model | Rollers | Frame and sections |
|---|---|---|
| 138P / 138G | 1-3/8" diameter, 18 gauge, galvanized | Straight sections and curves |
| 196G | 1.9" diameter, 16 gauge, galvanized | Straight sections |
| 192S | 1.9" diameter, 12 gauge, steel | Straight sections |
| 199S | 1.9" diameter, 9 gauge, steel | Straight sections and curves |
| 254S | 2.5" diameter, 14 gauge | Structural steel frame |
| 251S | 2.5" diameter, 11 gauge | Steel or structural steel frame |
| 297S | 2-9/16" diameter, 7 gauge | Structural steel frame, straight sections and curves |
| 3509S | 3.5" diameter, 9 gauge | Structural steel frame, straight sections and curves |
| 3530S | 3.5" diameter, .300 wall | Structural steel frame, straight sections and curves |
| 254TC | 2.5" diameter, 14 gauge, tapered | Tapered roller curve |
Skatewheel, rail wheel, and ball transfer
| Model | Type | Typical use |
|---|---|---|
| WP / WS | Gravity wheel (skatewheel) conveyor | Lightweight cartons and packages |
| WheelFlex | Expandable gravity wheel conveyor | Layouts that need to flex or expand |
| RA, RC, RD, RJ, RU, RCD-1.5, RCD-3 | Rail wheel conveyor | Low-profile paths, floor or rack mounted |
| Model B | Ball transfer table | Turning and positioning loads at work stations |
| Gravity spiral | Spiral gravity conveyor | Lowering packages between levels |
Model information from Roach Conveyors. Contact us for dimensions, load ratings, and options for your application.
Choosing a gravity conveyor
- Roller or wheel: roller conveyor handles cartons, totes, pallets, and irregular loads. Skatewheel conveyor suits lightweight cartons with firm, flat bottoms.
- Roller size and gauge: larger diameter, heavier wall rollers carry heavier loads. Heavy duty roller conveyor with structural steel frames is used for pallets and drums.
- Roller centers: the smallest item should rest on at least three rollers at all times.
- Width: the conveyor should be wider than the widest item, with guard rails where loads could shift.
Gravity conveyor with LaRos equipment
Gravity roller conveyor often finishes a LaRos system: accumulating full boxes at the end of a container indexing system, or staging totes beside a robot unload conveyor. We can supply the complete line, LaRos and Roach together, on one quotation.
Also see Roach belt conveyors and accumulation conveyors. More about Roach conveyors from LaRos
Request a quotation on Roach gravity conveyor
Tell us the load (size, weight, and bottom surface), the length and width, and any curves, stands, or guard rails you need. If you know the Roach model, include it.