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Transfer Stations

Transfer stations are normally used to change the direction of containers or parts, or transfer them to a different conveyor, packing station, etc.

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Ball Transfer Plate - Right Angle Transfer station

How does it work?

Containers move down a powered belt conveyor onto a ball transfer plate. A photo eye senses the container and signals a sweep arm to move it on to the adjoining gravity, roller conveyor. The arm then retracts to await the next container.

Carousel Style, 180 Degree Turn, Transfer Station

A Carousel style transfer station is a dependable and cost effective way to change the direction of large parts or boxes. This system smoothly transfers boxes or parts between 2 conveyors going in opposite directions. Gravity rollers and adjustable side rails are used to direct parts or boxes onto and off of the carousel platform.

Advantages of a Carousel style transfer system.

  • Less expensive than power turns.
  • Adjustable side rails and easy to adjust leg height, provide plenty of versatility.
  • Smooth, no-drop turns prevent damage to delicate parts and prevent tipping.
  • Maintains part or box orientation.
Box Transfer Stations

A Box Transfer station, incorporated into a live roller conveyor, is an excellent way to move filled boxes off of a roller conveyor to a different conveyor, workstation, etc..

How does it work?

When the box reaches the selected destination, an air cylinder raises small transfer rollers and pushes the box off the conveyor.

Sweep Arm

This live roller conveyor automatically changes the direction of parts or boxes.

How does it work?

Boxes move down one side of the conveyor. when they reach the end, a Sweep arm activates and pushes them to the other side of the conveyor, which is moving in the opposite direction.


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