Continuous Flow
Reliable conveyor systems for high-throughput material flow across distribution, fulfillment and manufacturing.
Overview
Metallum’s industrial conveyor systems deliver high-throughput, continuous material flow across distribution hubs, e-commerce fulfillment centers, and manufacturing plants. Combining zoned Powered Roller Conveyors with robust Slider Bed Belt Conveyors, our modular platforms transport diverse parcels, cartons, totes, and bulk goods at line speeds up to 295 FPM (90 m/min).
Featuring true Zero-Pressure Accumulation (ZPA), run-on-demand 24V motorized drive rollers, and dynamic right-angle divert modules, Metallum conveyors eliminate mechanical bottlenecks, slash energy consumption by up to 50%, and integrate seamlessly with high-bay AS/RS, sortation loops, and AGV networks for continuous 24/7 fulfillment.
Types
Modular conveyor platforms combined to match your products, layout and throughput.
Motorized Drive Rollers (MDR)
Heavy-duty precision steel rollers powered by internal 24V brushless DC motorized drive rollers linked with poly-V or O-rings — the main arteries connecting picking zones, AS/RS infeed/outfeed loops and pack stations.
Ø 1.97 in (50 mm) drums · 2.95 / 3.94 / 4.72 in pitch · 24V BLDC run-on-demand
Continuous High-Traction Belt
Reinforced 12-gauge formed steel frames with a low-friction galvanized slider pan and PVC/PU belting — ideal for mezzanine inclines, irregular packages and long transit corridors.
55.1 in (1,400 mm) belt width · dynamic load 10.2 lb/ft²
Unpowered Roller Transport
Gravity or manual-push roller sections for simple accumulation, picking and transfer zones.
Pop-Up Rollers & Swivel Wheels
Compact high-speed pop-up transfer cassettes and 30°/45° merge shoes driven by servo or pneumatic actuators for bi-directional 90° and angled diversion.
Sub-second divert cycle · bi-directional right-angle discharge
Features
Engineered line velocities from 33 to 295 ft/min (10–90 m/min) keep material flowing in sync with upstream AS/RS and downstream sorters.
Eliminates transit bottlenecks between automation islands.
Distributed photo-eye sensors and run-on-demand 24V brushless DC roller controllers manage zone-by-zone product accumulation.
Zero package collision and reduced mechanical wear.
Standardized modular frame sections, drop-in roller cassettes and universal side guides allow rapid field reconfiguration and line expansion.
Shorter installation schedules and lower integration CapEx.
Enclosed drive mechanisms, low-voltage 24V DC power, 11.8–19.7 in (300–500 mm) side guide rails and emergency pull-cords.
Supports OSHA and ANSI B20.1 operator safety compliance.
Handles parcels from 1.1 lb (0.5 kg) up to unit weights of 110.2 lb (50 kg) and dynamic loads of 10.2 lb/ft² (50 kg/m²).
From loose polybags and envelopes to rigid cartons and totes.
Open EtherNet/IP and PROFINET architecture connects conveyor zone controllers with Metallum WCS, ERP and robotics.
Real-time speed tracking, jam detection and predictive maintenance.
Process
Dynamic metering conveyors and servo-driven spacing belts feed packages onto main lines with controlled pitch and zero product collision.
Zoned motorized drive rollers stop and start individual zones, queuing cartons without back-line pressure or damage.
High-grip textured slider bed belt conveyors carry cartons across inclines and declines between facility levels.
Right-angle pop-up transfers, swivel-wheel diverts and high-speed pushers route items to branch lines and workstations.
Compare
Powered roller, belt and gravity conveyors side by side — combine them to match your products, layout and throughput.
Specification3 models |  Powered Roller ConveyorMotorized Drive Rollers (MDR)Get a Quote |  Slider Bed Belt ConveyorContinuous High-Traction BeltGet a Quote |  Gravity Roller ConveyorUnpowered Roller TransportGet a Quote |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drive & control | |||
| Drive | 24V brushless DC motorized drive rollers (MDR) | Direct-drive integral motor reducer | Unpowered — gravity or manual push |
| Run-on-demand zoning | |||
| Performance | |||
| Conveying speed | 32.8 – 114.8 ft/min (10 – 35 m/min) | 98.4 – 295.3 ft/min (30 – 90 m/min) | |
| Load capacity | 20.16 lb/ft max live load (30 kg/m) | Dynamic 10.24 lb/ft² (50 kg/m²) Static 36.87 lb/ft² (180 kg/m²) | |
| Item weight | 1.1 – 110.2 lb (0.5 – 50 kg) | ||
| Construction | |||
| Conveying surface | Ø 1.97 in (50 mm) steel drums Pitch 2.95 / 3.94 / 4.72 in | PVC/PU belting 55.1 in (1,400 mm) standard width | Unpowered roller sections |
| Best for | Main arteries between picking zones, AS/RS loops and pack stations | Mezzanine inclines, irregular packages and long transit corridors | Simple accumulation, picking and transfer zones |
IncludedNot applicable or confirmed per project
Specifications
Powered roller versus belt conveyor engineering parameters.
| Parameter | Imperial | Metric | Scope & architecture |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conveying load capacity | 20.16 lb/ft (max live load) | 30 kg/m (max) | Cartons, totes and packages on horizontal or slight upward runs |
| Drum diameter & center pitch | Drum Ø 1.97 in Pitch 2.95 / 3.94 / 4.72 in | Drum Ø 50 mm Pitch 75 / 100 / 120 mm | Precision carbon steel / galvanized tubing; sealed bearings |
| Conveying speed | 32.8 – 114.8 ft/min | 10 – 35 m/min | VFD speed regulation; run-on-demand acceleration |
| Drive power & transmission | 0.34 – 2.01 HP per drive zone | 0.25 – 1.5 kW | O-band, poly-V, timing belt, single or double roller chain |
| Parameter | Imperial | Metric | Scope & architecture |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conveying load | Dynamic 10.24 lb/ft² Static 36.87 lb/ft² | Dynamic 50 kg/m² Static 180 kg/m² | Formed structural steel sliding bed with cross-bracing |
| Item dimensions | 7.9 × 5.9 × 5.9 in to 35.4 × 29.5 × 25.6 in | 200 × 150 × 150 mm to 900 × 750 × 650 mm | High-traction PVC/PU belting; 55.1 in (1,400 mm) standard width |
| Item weight | 1.1 – 110.2 lb | 0.5 – 50 kg | Compact cartons to large parcels and bulk products |
| Conveying speed | 98.4 – 295.3 ft/min | 30 – 90 m/min | Direct-drive integral motor reducer; crown pulley tracking |
| Side guide height | 11.8 in and 19.7 in above belt | 300 mm and 500 mm above belt | Dual-tier steel guides with UHMW wear strips |
Applications
Main transport trunks linking receiving, storage, picking and shipping.
Buffering ahead of sortation, pick modules and pack stations through peak volumes.
Continuous transport of WIP, components and finished goods between cells.
Mixed-SKU parcel and tote handling with dynamic lane assignment.
Integration
Conveyors are the connective tissue of an automated facility — linking storage, robotics, sortation and vehicles under one control layer.
Main distribution arteries connecting automated picking zones, AS/RS infeed/outfeed spur loops and pack stations.
Floor-to-floor mezzanine inclines, irregular package transport and long continuous transit corridors.
Junctions between main transport spines and cross-dock shipping chutes, AS/RS induction loops or QC spurs.
Floor-anchored runs throughout the facility or ceiling-suspended tracks over aisles and pedestrian walkways.
Networked via a single industrial bus trunk back to the central PLC and Metallum Warehouse Control System (WCS).
Conveyor Systems
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