The 196ZPA medium duty zero pressure accumulator conveyor employs pneumatic zone singulation to control product flow without causing back pressure on upstream units. This conveyor safely accumulates products by stopping individual zones while allowing live rollers at each end to maintain motion, supporting loads up to approximately 125 pounds per foot with standard roller and drive configurations. Using sensor rollers in place of traditional weight-activated mechanisms, this design reduces restriction challenges with lighter or uneven packages often encountered in typical handling environments.
The frame and mechanical components are engineered for continuous operation in distribution and manufacturing settings, with heavy-duty bearings, adjustable return rollers, and a robust channel bed that supports long runs and modular connections. Pneumatic actuation and a regulated airflow system provide consistent zone control, while the conveyor’s construction accommodates optional floor supports and elevation adjustments to integrate into broader system layouts with minimal system redesign.
Applications
- Product buffering between processes
- Merging and singulation of cartons or totes
- Accumulation before sortation, labeling, or inspection
- Controlled release into packaging or palletizing equipment
- Staging product for shipping and order fulfillment
Industries
- Distribution and fulfillment operations
- Manufacturing and assembly lines
- Packaging and material handling systems
- Food and beverage processing
- Automotive and industrial manufacturing
SPECIFICATIONS
| BF | 15", 19", 21", 25", 27", 33", 39" |
| OAW | 18", 22", 24", 28", 30", 36", 42" |
| TREAD ROLLERS | 1.9″ dia. x 16 ga. steel, model 196S. |
| PRESSURE ROLLERS | 1.9″ dia. x 16 ga. steel, model 196S; 8″ BF with 6″ wide belt. |
| RETURN ROLLERS | 1.9″ dia. x 16 ga. steel, model 196S, adjustable. |
| BELTING | 6″ wide black PVC-120 COS. |
| DRIVE PULLEY | 4″ dia. with 1-3/16″ dia. shaft or 8″ dia. with 1-7/16″ dia. shaft; both crowned and fully lagged. |
| END PULLEY | 4″ dia., crowned, with 1-3/16″ dia. shaft. |
| BEARINGS | All pulley bearings are precision, heavy duty, lubricated, ball bearing units with cast iron housings. |
| SPEED | 60 FPM, constant. |
| BED / FRAME | 7″ x 1-1/2″ x 12 ga. channel frame slotted for tread rollers to pop-out. When unit is installed at 7′-0″ elevation or higher, rollers must be retained in conveyor frame. Specify desired elevation. Bed sections attached with couplings and floor supports. |
| SQUARING RODS | Adjustable rods on underside of bed allow frame to be squared for improved belt tracking and are standard on all units over 30′. |
| FLOOR SUPPORTS | Optional. |
| MOTOR DRIVE | 1/2 HP, 230/460/3, 60 cycle, Super "E" right angle gear motor. |
| ROLLER CHAIN | Drive pulley is driven by No. 50 roller chain for 1-1/2 HP or less and No. 60 chain on larger drives. Chain take-up provided on motor base. |
| ACCUMULATION | 2′-0″ long zones pneumatically actuated. 1′-0″ of live roller over end plates at each end of conveyor remains live during operation (# of zones x zone length + 2′ = overall conveyor length). |
| PNEUMATIC ACTUATION | Maximum air line pressure should not exceed 30 PSI. |
| FRL | Unit is provided with filter, regulator, lubricator with 1/4″ ports. |
| ELECTRICAL CONTROLS | Optional. |
DETAILS
ACCESORIES / OPTIONS
End Drive
Side Mounted End Drive
Overhead End Drive
Auxiliary Take-up
Floor Supports
Ceiling Hangers
Guard Rails
Belting
Belt Speed
Motors
Controls
WARRANTY
Electrical: 12 Months
Mechanical: 12 Months
SERVICES
Technical Support
Installation & Service
Preventative & Routine Maintenance
Application Support
Operator & Maintenance Training
