1/3-8” DIA. X 18 GA. Gravity Roller Conveyor (Roach Model 138A-138G)

Features Non-powered roller conveyors or gravity conveyors are the most economical and common method of conveying unit loads Typically mounted on a slight decline angle, therefore using gravity to assist product movement, especially for long distances

• Can provide no-contact accumulation of product
• Cost effective
• Frame Capacity: 
  • Aluminum 160 lbs maximum distributed live load per 10' section or 750 lbs per 5' section
  • Galvanized steel 350 lbs maximum distributed live load per 10' section, or 1300 lbs per 5' section. 
• Roller Capacity: 35-50 lbs.

Applications

• Essential for packaging facilities, manufacturing plants, and distribution facilities, gravity roller conveyors allow quick transportation of bulk materials
• Convey loads of wire bins, canisters, barrels, wooden boxes, drums, lumber, cartons, totes, & cardboard boxes
• Use in applications where the conveyor is level and operators can push the product along to its final destination, allowing for multiple workstations, as necessary
• Used on conveyor lines in warehouses, shipping areas, assembly areas and more

Specifications

• Rollers: 1-3/8” dia. x 18 ga. tubing available in heat treated alum. (model 138A) or galv. steel (model 138G); both with smooth swaged ends.
• Roller Capacity is 35 lbs. for 138A; 50 lbs. for 138G.
• Axles: 1/4” dia. galvanized steel shaft, spring loaded.
• Frames: Formed heat treated aluminum channel 2-1/2” x 1” x 1/8”; formed galvanized steel channel 2-1/2” x 1” x 12 ga.
• Couplings: Hook and rod; hooks on one end and rod (“stud”) other end.
• Bearings: Integral plain ball bearings, zinc plated, oiled.
• Frame Capacity:  Aluminum 160 lbs. max. distributed live load per 10’ section or 750 lbs. per 5’ section; galv. steel 350 lbs. max. distributed live load per 10’ section, or 1300 lbs. per 5’ section.

Options

• Available in Aluminum or galvanized steel

For more information on the Roach Model 138A-138G please contact a Thomas Conveyor & Equipment Automation Engineer at 844 220 0086 or click on the Contact Us button above.