What is a Box Style Slider Bed Belt Conveyor?

Slider Bed Conveyors (a.k.a. belt conveyors) are one of the most versatile conveyor types available.  Slider bed conveyors have a belt that slides along a solid surface.  This particular model has a 12 gauge steel channel frame with a 14 gauge steel slider frame.

How does it operate?

The motor is mounted on the side of the conveyor section.  It uses a drive pulley to pull the belting across the slider bed surface.  Its design provides smooth conveyance for odd-shaped or unstable products.  Station workers alongside the conveyor belt system to perform multiple functions during the manufacturing process.

Where are these used?

Slider bed style conveyors can be used to transport loose parts, boxes, small pallets & more.  This conveyor is ideal when your production line needs to move loose/bulky materials.  These conveyors are generally used in areas where space is limited.  It can also be used for trash and dunnage handling applications.  Not recommended for heavy duty or abrasive materials.

Need more than just a Box Style Slider Bed Belt Conveyor?

There are many more conveyor belt systems that are available for any application you might have.  Check out our shop to see what other conveyors we have available to order online, or contact us so we can help create a custom solution for your business.

Also check out the manufacturer’s general product catalog for all the conveyor types and conveyor options that can be purchased through us.  Custom configurations and lengths are also available.

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How does it operate?

A motor is mounted on the side of the conveyor.  It uses a drive pulley to pull belting across the slider bed surface. Its design provides smooth conveyance for products.  Workers can be stationed alongside the conveyor to perform multiple functions during the manufacturing or packaging process.

What are their uses?

Slider bed belt conveyors are designed for medium duty applications.  It is the most popular of all powered conveyors, providing an economical means of transporting goods for packing, testing, inspecting and various assembly line operations.

Need more than just a Slider Bed Belt Conveyor?

There are many more conveyor systems that are available for any application you might have.  Check out our shop to see what other conveyors we have available to order online, or contact us so we can help create a custom solution for your business.

Also check out the manufacturer’s general product catalog for all the conveyor types and conveyor options that can be purchased through us.  Custom configurations and lengths are also available.

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How does it operate?

Slider bed conveyors have a belt that slides along a solid surface.  This particular version also has troughed rails on either side to keep bulk material confined to the belt situated in between.  It is designed to keep work areas and internal parts clear while keeping loose material moving along the conveyor.  Textured & cleat topped belts can also be used.

Where are these used?

Trough conveyors are designed for keeping loose or bulky materials in the center of the conveyor—especially with abrasive materials.  Trough Bed Belt Conveyors are ideal for handling chips, slugs, scrap wood, paper waste, boxes, packages, cartons and much more.  The troughed frame design offers integral guard rails for many trash conveyor applications, minimizing spillage over the transport distance.

Need more than just a Trough Bed Belt Conveyor?

There are many more conveyor systems that are available for any application you might have.  Check out our shop to see what other conveyors we have available to order online, or contact us so we can help create a custom solution for your business.

Also check out the manufacturer’s general product catalog for all the conveyor types and conveyor options that can be purchased through us.  Custom configurations and lengths are also available.

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