CDLR with Bowtie Rollers Boost Productivity

A national manufacturer of steel propane tanks and pressure vessels needed to increase their productivity and output.  Their current conveyor system was outdated and inadequate to keep up with increasing demand.  They required a conveyor capable of handling steel cylinders ranging from 24″ O.D. to 47″ O.D., with lengths ranging from 6ft to 24ft and weights ranging from 260# up to 6,000#.  They came to the conveyor engineers at LEWCO for a solution.  After visiting the customer site, in response, LEWCO developed a chain driven live roller (CDLR) conveyor featuring trough “Bowtie” rollers.  These rollers have tapered sides specifically designed to keep the steel cylinders centered on the conveyor.  The rollers utilize a live axle design, supported by pillow block bearings.  The roller-to-roller style chain drive ensures quiet operation, high efficiency, and reversible functionality.  The drive chains, sprockets, and bearings are enclosed with specially fabricated heavy duty steel covers to allow the cylinders to be rolled on to and off the conveyor from either side (the conveyor will be flush mounted in a raised floor).  The conveyor’s welded structural steel frame and supports are incredibly robust, effectively managing the heavy load.

This type of conveyor is perfect for not only handling tanks, but also pipes and other cylindrically shaped products.  If you have a need for this type of conveyor, let the experts at LEWCO help. Contact us today by emailing conveyorsales@lewcoinc.com or calling (419) 625-4014. We look forward to helping you!