In industrial production, conveyors are indispensable equipment to help transport raw materials and goods quickly and easily. Flexible and expandable roller conveyors are used in transportation, warehousing and other material handling applications. They are a smart solution for both temporary and permanent installations where flexible performance is required.
 

What is a Flexible Roller Conveyor?

A folding roller conveyor is the most flexible type of conveyor used to move goods in warehouses and production areas. Flexible roller conveyors can be extended or manipulated to form curves or folded when not in use so they do not take up much space.

A folding roller conveyor has the ability to flexibly bend at many different angles from 30 to 180 degrees, which is very convenient. The conveyor is equipped with wheels that can be fixed or moved easily in many different locations.
 

Outstanding features of the roller conveyor:

• The frame is designed with special joints that allow the frame to expand and collapse. Materials are usually galvanized steel, stainless steel
• Using steel rollers, stainless steel rollers with high durability, anti-rust, anti-abrasion, and resistant to environmental impacts
• The conveyor belt has the ability to stretch and fold up, so it works well on all terrains
• Can be bent at many different angles
• Easy to adjust speed, and flexible rotation reversal
• Easily move thanks to the wheel system with sturdy locks
• The conveyor belt is easy to disassemble and increase or decrease in length
• Remove and install the foot frame to adjust the height
• Application for loading goods with a hard bottom surface
• The conveyor belt operates thanks to a speed reducer motor, speed control inverter

Advantages and disadvantages of flexible folding roller conveyors

Here are some advantages and disadvantages of folding roller conveyors you need to know when using them:
 

Advantages of folding roller conveyors:

• The folding conveyor belt has the ability to stretch to the desired length and fold up when not in use and the most special point It is capable of bending (a certain angle) to change the direction of transporting goods through narrow places, curved corners, 90-degree square bends, 180 U-shapes and 360 degrees for circular loads depending on the structure of each material and the manufacturing flexibility of the manufacturing company.
• Neat, easy to operate and flexible to move.
• The cost is quite cheap, suitable and accessible to many types of customers who want a conveyor with a low investment cost.
• Light, smooth operation, not too noisy.
• Can be used anywhere without worrying about the power supply (because there is no operating motor).
• Can be stretched and folded to any length when needed.
• Multi-purpose, easy to navigate curved or folded, square, U, O in the ratio of 90, 180, 360 degrees to easily transport goods.
• The service life is 3-4 years depending on the user and the load of the goods.

 

Disadvantages of the stacking roller conveyor:

• Cannot withstand too large loads and flexibly handle different types of goods.
• Must use manual pushing force or free inertia of the goods.
• Cannot withstand too large loads and flexibly handle different types of goods (can only use cartons or goods with flat bottoms).
• Low durability, easily damaged when loading heavy goods and pulling them out and folding them back and forth many times.
• The tube and bearing part in the roller is the part that is most easily damaged and replaced.
• Difficult to construct, requiring the assembly team of the components to have high precision, otherwise it cannot be pulled out and folded.
• Works well on flat surfaces with limited high and low uneven ground, when transporting, pay attention to avoid shock to the wheels.
• Limit carrying or putting it on a vehicle to transport to another place many times because the assembly structure is not stable and screws are easily loosened.

Benefits of using Flexible Roller Conveyors

Flexible conveyor systems offer several advantages over other products. This makes them a great choice in facilities where changing system operating requirements can be adjusted quickly. With an expandable or flexible conveyor system, you can:
 

- Save money:

A flexible conveyor system can often perform a variety of tasks. Use them to load and unload in warehouses, to move goods in manufacturing facilities, and for a number of other applications. Instead of adjusting a fixed system to changing business requirements, choose a conveyor that can expand to accommodate a wider range of tasks and grow with your operations.
 

- Save time:

They can be configured to work optimally with a variety of vehicles and systems, saving you time and increasing your productivity. Proper installation of a flexible conveyor also reduces the risk of accidents on the job or other workplace injuries.
 

- Space saving:

Make the most of smaller spaces with a flexible conveyor. Flexible systems can be bent to work around obstacles, and the conveyor can be folded for easy storage when not in use.
 

Applications of flexible conveyors in industry

• Folding roller conveyors are used in both agriculture and industry, but are more inclined towards industry because of the diversity of this key industry.
• With the agricultural industry, folding roller conveyors are often used in warehouses, so choosing galvanized steel material is a top priority. If you have the financial means, you can use stainless steel folding roller conveyors which are more aesthetically pleasing, resistant to weather, water, chemicals, etc., better than using them to load fruit crates, rigid packaging or vacuum packaging, etc.
• For some industries and companies with strict regulations on food safety and product standards, choosing stainless steel materials is the first and mandatory choice.

Image of folding roller conveyor products installed at Intech Group factory

Address of the company that produces high-quality flexible folding roller conveyors

Intech Group designs folding conveyors flexibly, and can adjust the settings of the components to suit the products and purposes of the customers.

• At Intech Group, we always strive to add value by providing more than what our customers want:
• We always answer your questions as soon as possible
• Customer service: We pride ourselves on customer service and after-sales support
• Full installation: We undertake on-site installation, ensuring customer requirements are met
• The Intech Group team is always striving to guide, support and advise

Current low-cost roller conveyor price quotes

According to Intech, the average price of a roller conveyor is from 50,000 - 300,000,000 VND. Of course, the most important factor in pricing is the overall size of the conveyor. The larger the conveyor system, the higher the cost.

The price of a roller conveyor can depend on many factors, including:

• Size and capacity: Roller conveyors come in different sizes and capacities, from small conveyors used in smaller scale to large conveyors used in industrial scale.
• Materials: Conveyors made from materials such as stainless steel, aluminum or high-grade plastic will cost more than those made from other materials.
• Drive and control systems: Advanced drive and control systems such as servo motors and automatic control systems can increase the cost of the conveyor.
• Features and accessories: If the roller conveyor comes with additional features and accessories such as positioning systems, automatic control systems or dust filters, the cost can increase.

Intech flexible roller conveyor specifications:

• Conveyor length: 1 - 25 m
• Roller width: 200 - 1000 mm
• Standard height: 670 - 1100 mm
• Conveyor roller material: Steel, Stainless steel
• Roller diameter: 50 mm
• Motor: 220-240v (Delta) / 380-415 VY (Star) / 50 Hz
• Speed, velocity: Maximum 30 m/min
• Variable speed: 1-phase input and 3-phase output
• Frame structure: Stainless steel, steel

Intech Group Video Guide to Using Stacking Roller Conveyors Effectively

Expandable roller conveyors can move light goods around large workspaces for packaging and distribution. See how they work in the video below:

Contact Intech Group to order today:

• Address: Lot 6, Lai Xa Industrial Park, Tay Tuu Ward, Hanoi City
• Phone: 0966 966 032
• Email: info@intech-group.vn