Gravity Wheel 18" Conveyor Systems

Gravity Wheel Conveyor Systems for Carton and Tote Flow

18" Gravity Wheel Conveyor Systems are designed for lightweight carton, tote, crate, and package flow applications where products move efficiently without powered conveyor equipment. These modular conveyor sections use gravity-driven movement to reduce labor, simplify material flow, and support flexible warehouse layouts in shipping, packing, assembly, and fulfillment environments.

Available in straight and curved configurations, gravity wheel conveyor sections are commonly used in distribution centers, ecommerce fulfillment operations, assembly lines, and warehouse packing stations where lightweight products with smooth, flat bottoms must move quickly between work areas.

Unlike powered conveyor systems, gravity wheel conveyors operate without motors or electrical components, making them a cost-effective solution for low-maintenance product flow and temporary or expandable conveyor layouts.

Available Section Configurations

Straight Section — 10 ft

Straight gravity wheel conveyor sections support linear product flow for carton handling, packing lanes, staging operations, and warehouse transfer zones.

45° Curve Section

45° curve sections allow gradual directional changes in conveyor layouts while maintaining continuous gravity-assisted product flow.

90° Curve Section

90° curve sections are designed for full directional transitions in conveyor systems where space limitations or workflow routing require sharp turns.

Gravity Wheel Conveyor Applications

• Carton handling
• Plastic tote transfer
• Shipping and packing lines
• Warehouse sortation lanes
• Assembly support operations
• Distribution center flow lanes
• Temporary conveyor setups
• Order fulfillment workflows

These systems perform best with lightweight products that have smooth and stable bottom surfaces.

Gravity Wheel vs Gravity Roller Conveyors

Gravity Wheel Conveyors

Gravity wheel conveyors are optimized for lightweight cartons, totes, plastic bins, and smooth-bottom packages. The wheel design reduces rolling resistance and supports economical product flow in lightweight applications.

Gravity Roller Conveyors

Gravity roller conveyors are better suited for heavier loads or products with uneven bottom surfaces. Roller conveyors typically support higher capacities but require more structural support and higher system costs.

If products have unstable, flexible, or uneven bottoms, gravity roller conveyors are typically the better system choice.

When to Use Gravity Wheel Conveyors

• Lightweight package handling
• Manual warehouse operations
• Non-powered conveyor flow
• Short-to-medium conveyor runs
• Carton and tote transfer
• Flexible warehouse layouts
• Packing and shipping stations

These systems are commonly selected for facilities that require economical conveyor flow without the complexity of powered automation.

When Not to Use Gravity Wheel Conveyors

• Pallet handling
• Heavy industrial loads
• Uneven-bottom products
• High-impact loading zones
• Continuous heavy-duty 24/7 operations
• Products without stable bottom surfaces

Gravity wheel conveyors are designed for lightweight material flow. Incorrect application can reduce conveyor performance and increase maintenance requirements.

Rail Wheel Conveyor Configurations

Rail wheel conveyors are commonly mounted on floors or pallet rack structures using multiple parallel rail sections to support lightweight unit loads.

• 3" wheel spacing patterns
• 1-1/2" dense staggered wheel patterns

Dense wheel patterns are typically used for smaller cartons or products requiring additional wheel contact points during transfer.

Gravity Wheel Conveyor Curves

Curved gravity wheel conveyor sections are designed to redirect product flow while maintaining gravity-assisted movement.

• 45° curved sections
• 90° curved sections
• 4 ft outside radius curves
• 5 ft outside radius curves

Curved conveyor sections require proper support placement to maintain product tracking and operational stability.

Conveyor System Design Considerations

• Product dimensions
• Product bottom surface condition
• Product weight
• Conveyor length
• Throughput requirements
• Required flow direction changes
• Facility layout constraints

Wheel spacing, frame construction, and conveyor configuration should always match the operational requirements of the products being conveyed.

Specifications

Included Variants

Important Operational Notes

Gravity wheel conveyors are designed for controlled product flow, not powered accumulation or heavy-duty pallet transport.

Products should maintain sufficient wheel contact throughout movement to prevent instability or conveyor tracking issues.

Facilities operating high-throughput or continuous-duty conveyor systems should evaluate powered conveyor alternatives where appropriate.