The online configurator is intended to allow users to configure the conveyor and options they need, which speeds up the RFQ process. Note: The configurator does not generate pricing.
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A customer approached LEWCO in need of a 40ft long gravity flow conveyor for plastic shipping totes that included a right-angle transfer at the end. Gravity flow conveyor has inherent risks that sometimes a product might not move automatically. The same product and load may successfully convey 9 times in a row and on the …
A budget and floor space restricted opportunity was presented to LEWCO by one of our integrators. The customer needed to convey two different sizes of round metal products in an alternating release to the next operation. LEWCO always recommends powered conveyors in any automatic process, but the customer was unable to justify a powered conveyor. …
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LEWCO shipped a large conveyor system recently that included operator push-off sorting lanes for poly drums. There is an elevated walkway along the outside of the powered roller conveyor, on which the operators walk/stand to sort the drums. The rollers have full width Ultrex sleeves to minimize catch points and promote low friction. When a …
Non-powered roller conveyors, or Gravity Conveyors, are the most economical and common method of conveying unit loads. The conveyors are typically mounted on a slight decline angle, therefore using gravity to assist product movement, especially for long distances. They can also be used in applications where the conveyor is level and operators can push the …
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A nationally known automotive manufacturer was having trouble accessing the correct racks as they were being stored somewhat randomly on floor area. After consultation with LEWCO and the LEWCO integrator the customer invested in a non-powered roller conveyor system with dedicated lanes for their product. Lift truck traffic was reduced which resulted in better inventory management. …
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LEWCO recently provided an automotive supplier with a system consisting of: Poly-V Pop-Up Roller Transfer conveyor Multi-Strand Chain conveyor Pop-Up Chain Transfer conveyor Gravity conveyor This system handles totes of parts to be conveyed to two different operators. The totes are loaded onto the Multi-Strand Chain conveyor with a fork truck on the left or …
This system uses a combination of gravity roller conveyor, powered roller conveyor, and powered chain transfers. Conveyors are sized for a robust solution, using 2607 gravity lanes (2.6” dia x 7ga wall), and wide CDLR35 chain driven roller conveyor (3.5” dia x .300” wall). Heavy duty escapements comprised of pneumatic claw stops and RBB roller brakes are used to …
LEWCO Model TC1916 medium duty manual transfer cars allow product to be moved from one lane to another parallel lane within a system. These units are fixed to a set of tracks which facilitate easy movement and positioning in front on the lanes to be loaded or unloaded from the car. LEWCO 1.9″ Diameter 16 ga. …
LEWCO manufactures 1.9” diameter 12ga wall gravity roller conveyors ideal for applications that require an economical, non-powered means for conveying material. The 1912 roller in this conveyor is a sturdy roller that is a step up in robustness compared to a 1916 roller (16ga wall). For vertical lifts of more than a few inches, LEWCO …
Our customer, a mobility products manufacturer, receives un-assembled scooters in a 2′ W x 3′ L x 2′ H box. These scooters weigh 200 lbs. and the boxes are stacked into delivery trucks. Therefore, they required a solution to unload these trucks efficiently. LEWCO’s team of engineers designed that solution by creating a non-powered, portable conveyor unit …
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