{"product_id":"18-flexible-roller-conveyors","title":"18\" Flexible Roller Conveyors","description":"\u003ch2\u003ePortable 18\" Flexible Roller Conveyor for Loading, Packing, and Shipping Areas\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e18\" Flexible Roller Conveyors are designed for portable material handling applications where fixed conveyor systems are impractical or unnecessary. These expandable gravity conveyor systems are commonly used in warehouse loading areas, shipping stations, packaging lines, assembly operations, and temporary conveyor routes that require mobility and fast repositioning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe flexible conveyor design allows the system to expand, curve, and collapse as operational requirements change throughout the facility. When not in use, the conveyor can be compacted for storage to free up valuable floor space. This makes flexible roller conveyors ideal for facilities with changing workflows, seasonal throughput fluctuations, or temporary loading and unloading requirements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon Applications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTruck loading and unloading\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShipping and receiving areas\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTemporary conveyor lines\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePackaging stations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAssembly operations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEcommerce fulfillment areas\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDistribution center overflow handling\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePortable warehouse conveyor routing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBest Fit Operations\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3PL warehouses\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEcommerce fulfillment centers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDistribution facilities\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eManufacturing plants\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePackaging operations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRegional shipping hubs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese systems work best in operations requiring portable gravity conveyor flexibility instead of permanent conveyor infrastructure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e5\" roller centers for smooth carton movement\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1.5\" OD rollers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3:1 expansion ratio\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdjustable conveyor height from 31-1\/2\" to 42-1\/2\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e6\" x 2\" heavy-duty casters with handles on each leg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSolid weld construction on all leg supports\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFour-point leg support connections\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeavy-duty 7 gauge steel side links\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCollapsible design for compact storage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFully portable conveyor configuration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupports up to 350 lbs. per foot when expanded\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDetails\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eConveyor Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFlexible Gravity Roller Conveyor\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eConveyor Width\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e18\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRoller Centers\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRoller Diameter\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1.5\" OD\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eExpansion Ratio\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3:1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHeight Adjustment Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e31-1\/2\" to 42-1\/2\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCasters\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6\" x 2\" heavy-duty casters\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eConstruction\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHeavy-duty steel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCapacity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e350 lbs. per ft. fully expanded\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMobility\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePortable, expandable, and collapsible\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAvailable Length Variants\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eVariant\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eExpanded Length\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8 ft Expanded Length\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8 ft\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12 ft Expanded Length\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12 ft\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e16 ft Expanded Length\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e16 ft\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e24 ft Expanded Length\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e24 ft\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOperational Advantages\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFlexible roller conveyors allow warehouse teams to quickly create temporary gravity conveyor lines without permanent installation requirements. The expandable frame design allows the conveyor to curve around equipment, docks, staging areas, and temporary workstations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhen Not to Use This Conveyor\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDo not use flexible roller conveyors for permanent high-throughput conveyor systems or automated sortation lines. These conveyors are designed for portable and temporary material flow applications.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFacility \u0026amp; Deployment Considerations\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProduct dimensions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCarton rigidity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLoad weight per foot\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvailable floor space\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDock height requirements\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRequired conveyor travel path\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTurning radius requirements\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStorage space when conveyor is collapsed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFreight \u0026amp; Shipping Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFlexible roller conveyors ship via freight due to product size and industrial construction. 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