Chain Driven Pallet Roller Conveyor 500 – 2000kg Automated Material Handling

Chain-Driven Pallet Roller Conveyor 500–2000kg for Automated Warehouse and AS/RS Systems

Product Overview

The chain-driven pallet roller conveyor is a powered conveying solution designed for automated warehouse systems, pallet transfer lines, and warehouse logistics handling sections. It is mainly used for the continuous horizontal transport of pallets, flat-bottom trays, and other regular bottom-supported loads in automated storage and warehouse operations.

This series adopts a roller-supported structure with chain-driven rollers. The drive unit transmits power to the rollers through a chain system, making the conveyor suitable for pallet inbound and outbound transfer, buffering, equipment connection, and zone-to-zone movement. Standard load configurations include 500 kg, 1000 kg, 1200 kg, and 2000 kg, with standard conveying speeds of 12 / 14 / 16 m/min. For automated warehouse projects requiring controlled conveying rhythm and practical integration with handling equipment, this conveyor is a standard engineering solution.

Application Background

In automated warehouse systems, pallet conveyor sections are usually expected to:

• support different pallet load classes from standard to heavy-duty handling
• match inbound, outbound, and buffering rhythm
• provide controlled and stable conveying during continuous operation
• connect with stacker crane interfaces, lifts, chain conveyors, and other warehouse handling modules
• support straight conveying, section connection, and buffer transfer under standard or confirmed low-temperature conditions

For pallets and rigid loads with defined bottom support, a chain-driven roller conveyor provides powered transfer and clear conveying rhythm. For this reason, it is commonly used in AS/RS projects, warehouse logistics systems, pallet transport lines, and production-to-warehouse interface areas.

Technical Solution

This conveyor series is mainly composed of support legs, conveying rollers, a drive unit, transmission chains, and chain guard plates. During operation, the motor drives the chain transmission system, and the chain drives the rollers to rotate, moving the pallet forward along the conveying direction.

Transmission Features

• Chain-driven powered roller structure for horizontal pallet transfer
• Load range of 500–2000 kg for different automated warehouse handling requirements
• Standard conveying speed of 12–16 m/min for warehouse system rhythm
• Ø76 mm rollers suitable for pallets and flat-bottom trays
• Guide inner width designed as pallet size +20 mm to provide running clearance
• Suitable for continuous transfer, buffering, and equipment-to-equipment connection in automated warehouse systems

Application Boundary

This page refers to a horizontal pallet roller conveyor series used for straight conveying, buffer transfer, and section connection in automated warehouse applications.

If a project involves vertical transfer, floor changes, or lifting operations, lifts or lift transfer units are normally required. Pallet dimensions, bottom structure, and support direction should be confirmed before final selection. For strong corrosion, washdown, or special hygienic environments, material and protection details should be confirmed separately by project.

Specifications

Specification Notes

• 500–2000 kg load range: suitable for standard to heavy-duty pallet handling in automated warehouse systems
• 12–16 m/min speed range: suitable for AS/RS interface rhythm and warehouse transfer sections
• Ø76 mm rollers: suitable for continuous support of pallets and flat-bottom trays
• Pallet size +20 mm guide clearance: used to control running space and should be confirmed by actual pallet dimensions
• Low-temperature version down to -25°C: suitable for confirmed cold storage and refrigerated warehouse projects

Applications

Automated Storage and Retrieval Systems (AS/RS)
Used for pallet inbound, outbound, buffering, and stacker crane interface sections.

Warehouse Logistics Systems
Suitable for pallet transport, buffer transfer, and connection between different warehouse zones.

Pallet Transport Systems
Used for straight pallet conveying and equipment connection in automated logistics projects.

Production-to-Warehouse Interface Areas
Suitable for pallet transfer between production lines and warehouse storage areas.

Automated Pallet Handling Sections
Used as a standard transport module in warehouse automation projects requiring controlled pallet movement.

System Integration

This chain-driven pallet roller conveyor can be integrated with:

• stacker crane infeed and outfeed interfaces
• lifts or lift transfer units
• pallet chain conveyors
• other powered roller conveyor sections
• automated warehouse conveyor lines
• pallet buffer and diversion modules

In most projects, it works as a standard conveyor module within a complete automated pallet handling system rather than as a standalone machine.

Advantages

Controlled Conveying for Automated Warehouse Rhythm
The chain-driven roller structure is suitable for continuous pallet transfer and line rhythm control in automated warehouse systems.

Stable Pallet Transfer
It is suitable for pallets and flat-bottom trays with defined bottom support under warehouse logistics conditions.

Practical System Integration
It can connect with stacker cranes, lifts, chain conveyors, and other warehouse automation equipment.

Modular Layout Adaptation
The conveyor supports sectional arrangement and multi-zone connection for different warehouse process layouts.

Multiple Load Configurations
The series supports 500 kg, 1000 kg, 1200 kg, and 2000 kg options for different pallet handling requirements.

How to Select

Recommended Conditions

• pallet loads within the 500–2000 kg range
• conveying speed requirement of 12 / 14 / 16 m/min based on system rhythm
• mainly horizontal straight conveying, buffering, and equipment connection
• materials are pallets, flat-bottom trays, or regular bottom-supported loads
• the project requires integration with automated warehouse equipment or AS/RS interfaces

Cases Requiring Other Configurations

• pallet load exceeds 2000 kg
• higher conveying speed is required
• vertical transfer or multi-level handling is required
• the environment involves strong corrosion, washdown, or special hygiene demands without confirmed material and protection details
• the load bottom structure is not suitable for roller-supported conveying

FAQ

1. What materials is this roller conveyor suitable for?
It is mainly suitable for pallets, flat-bottom trays, and other regular bottom-supported loads.

2. Why is it suitable for automated warehouse systems?
Because it provides powered roller transfer, controlled conveying rhythm, and practical integration with AS/RS and other warehouse equipment.

3. What are the standard conveying speeds?
Standard conveying speeds are 12 / 14 / 16 m/min, depending on project rhythm requirements.

4. What load range is available?
Standard configurations include 500 kg, 1000 kg, 1200 kg, and 2000 kg. Other project-based configurations can be confirmed separately.

5. Can it be integrated with automated warehouse equipment?
Yes. It can be integrated with stacker cranes, lifts, pallet chain conveyors, and other conveyor modules.

6. Is customization available?
Yes. Conveyor length, appearance, and some technical configurations can be adjusted according to project requirements.

7. Is it suitable for low-temperature environments?
Yes. A low-temperature version is available for -25°C to 5°C, subject to project confirmation.