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Application context

Space can be limited on the factory floor and equipment isn’t always easy to access. Conveyors and other machinery can be difficult or unsafe to pass by while they are running. And having to shut down your operation to access a certain area can lead to costly downtime.

But conveyors don’t have to be stationary. In fact, a conveyor can be both a means to move your product, and walk-through point in your production facility.

  • The opening created can be as wide as 6 feet
  • The casters on the floor will follow the contour of the floor and not affect the conveyor (this is key when the customer’s floor is uneven)
  • It only takes about 20 lbs of force to open and close the conveyor

02

Design considerations

The retractable option may be a better fit in certain applications, such as a facility where there there isn’t the overhead space to accommodate a lift gate.

There was a safety concern with using an overhead lift gate option, so the retracting tail was the best choice for their situation.