Gripper / Wedge Conveyor

Conveyors for Special Application

Gripper Conveyor (sometimes called wedge conveyors) are a unique application of modular flexible chain conveyor technology. Using two conveyors running parallel to each other on their sides, they grab product from the sides to move it for elevation changes, de-pucking, or inverting.

Its rapid transfer rate makes it ideal for use in continuous, high capacity operations such as packaging lines. Built with aluminum or stainless steel, it meets the stringent hygiene standard required for medical and cosmetic packaging.

They can be configured differently for a variety of uses, such as a transition between different levels, depucking operations, inverted rinse operations, and even for creating a passage way on the production floor.

Products are fed into the Wedge Conveyor from a horizontal conveyor with at least a product length gap to avoid hitting each other while going through the vertical transition. Products then exit onto another horizontal conveyor. They can be used with products of various sizes and shapes including boxes, totes, cans, plastic containers and bottles. Product must be able to withstand some side pressure.