It’s a common assumption that your conveyor needs to be wider than your product. But in many cases, that’s overkill—and a narrower conveyor might actually be the better choice.
Plastic totes/buckets move easily on narrow conveyors with well designed guiderails!Cost Savings
Narrower conveyors typically cost less—especially with modular tabletop systems like FlexLink or Flexmove. So less material, less footprint, same performance? Smart choice!
Smoother Transfers Between Conveyors
Thin conveyors = less gap between end-to-end transfers. With the right rails, slide plates, or powered transfers, you prevent products from dipping, stalling, or marring. Fewer hiccups & fewer hang-ups!
Guiderails to the Rescue
A well-designed guiderail system allows a narrow conveyor to self-correct product alignment. Bonus: with adjustable rails you can run multiple product sizes on the same line.
Bottom Line?
Don’t assume bigger is better. With the right design, a slimmer conveyor can deliver big on performance!
