Roller strips

A roller track is a special conveyor element that is used in warehousing and intralogistics to optimize the flow of goods. It consists of a stable rail with integrated small rollers (rollers) that enable goods to be moved easily and with little friction. Roller tracks are used in flow racks, order picking systems and sorting systems.

Function and properties of roller tracks

Thanks to their rolling motion, roller tracks enable efficient and energy-saving transportation of cartons, containers and pallets. In gravity flow racks, it ensures that goods move from the loading side to the unloading side under their own weight, thus supporting the FIFO principle (First In, First Out) in warehousing.

A roller conveyor with a so-called wheel flange has a raised boundary at the edges of the rollers, which prevents the transported goods from slipping sideways. This variant is particularly suitable for the safe transportation of sensitive or narrow products that need to be kept reliably on the track.

Areas of application for roller tracks with wheel flanges

• Flow racks: Roller tracks with wheel flanges enable a controlled flow of goods and prevent products from rolling sideways.
• Picking areas: Easy handling makes it easier for employees to remove and push back goods.
• Assembly lines: Components can be transported between work stations with minimal effort.
• Sorting systems: Here, roller tracks contribute to the sorted forwarding of products.

Swivel castors as a supplement

Swivel castors are used in many storage systems as a supplement to roller tracks. These movable wheels have a swivel mechanism that enables flexible directional control. Swivel castors are used in mobile shelving systems in particular and increase the mobility of heavy loads. A combination of roller tracks with wheel flanges and swivel castors offers optimum solutions for dynamic storage processes with a high degree of flexibility.

The advantages at a glance

• Safety: The wheel flange ensures that goods stay on track.
• Efficiency: Reduced effort improves work processes.
• Low maintenance: roller tracks are robust and require little maintenance.
• Cost-effective: The simple technology enables cost-effective solutions without motorized elements

Maximum efficiency on rollers

Goods can be transported smoothly, safely and efficiently on a roller conveyor with or without wheel flanges. This modern conveyor element ensures an optimized material flow. Thanks to its robust design and versatile application options, it not only increases productivity, but also minimizes maintenance requirements and reduces operating costs in the long term. Those who also use swivel castors benefit from maximum mobility and even more flexibility in warehouse operations.