The SZ196ZPA applies Smart Zone® proprietary photoelectric sensing for zero pressure accumulation, replacing traditional sensor rollers with photo eyes to detect product presence without requiring a minimum load weight. This medium duty accumulator safely queues cartons, totes, and similar packages using zone singulation while eliminating back pressure, extending reliable accumulation to products that may not engage roller-based sensors effectively.
Its mechanical design aligns with typical medium duty conveyor specifications, supporting loads up to roughly 125 pounds per foot and leveraging a consistent roller platform compatible with modular system elements. The integration of photoelectric sensors simplifies installation and enhances detection precision across varied product types, making this configuration appropriate for distribution, fulfillment, and manufacturing facilities that handle mixed-weight goods.
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 | Zone singulation operation; 3″ RC = 2′-0″ long zones; 4-1/2″ RC = 3′-0″ long zones. 1′-0″ of live roller at each end of conveyor over end plates remains live during operation. Zones are pneumatically actuated using photo electric sensors. |
| 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