What is a heavy-duty pallet conveyor?
A heavy-duty pallet conveyor is a conveyor system engineered for full pallets, drums, skids, containers, and industrial loads that exceed ordinary package conveyor requirements.
Heavy-Duty Pallet Handling
Heavy-Duty Pallet Handling Conveyors.
Accumulating and non-accumulating pallet conveyors engineered for loads up to 4,000 lbs., including chain-driven live roller, drag-chain, and slat configurations.
10 Models
Move the Heavy Loads.
ACSI’s heavy-duty pallet handling conveyors are engineered for full-pallet transport, staging, accumulation, curves, tapered roller curves, and positive-drive plant floor applications. For medium-weight and heavy-duty choices together, browse the complete pallet handling conveyor family.
Model 251ACDA
251ACDA – Heavy Duty Chain Driven Air Operated Pallet Accumulating
Air-operated chain driven live roller pallet accumulation for heavy-duty 251-series loads up to 4,000 lbs.
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Model 251ACDE
251ACDE – Heavy Duty Air Operated Photo Eye Pallet Accumulating
Air operated photo eye controlled pallet accumulation for heavy-duty 251-series loads up to 4,000 lbs.
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Model 251CRR / 267CRR
251CRR / 267CRR – Heavy Duty CDLR Chain Driven Live Roller
Non-accumulating chain driven live roller conveyor for pallets, drums, oily conditions, and positive-drive applications.
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Model 251CRR-3
251CRR-3 – Heavy Duty CDLR Chain Driven Live Roller
Non-accumulating chain driven live roller conveyor with 3″ roller centers for slip-sheet applications and pallets handled the hard way.
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Model 251CRRC
251CRRC – Heavy Duty CDLR Chain Driven Live Roller Curve
Non-accumulating chain driven live roller curve with side-mounted drive for pallet and drum conveying applications.
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Model 251CRRCT
251CRRCT – Heavy Duty Chain Driven Tapered Roller Curve
Non-accumulating tapered roller curve for pallets, drums, oily conditions, and positive-drive applications.
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Model 350CRR
350CRR – Heavy Duty CDLR Chain Driven Live Roller
Heavy-duty chain driven live roller conveyor for pallets, heavy drums, positive drive, and reversible operation.
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Model DC
DC – Drag Chain Conveyor
Heavy-duty drag chain conveyor for full pallet transport. Engineered for high-load, continuous-duty plant floor environments.
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Model DCE
DCE – Photo Eye Accumulating Drag Chain
Air-operated pallet accumulation controlled by photo eyes. Automatic zone staging for pallet staging areas.
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Model SL
SL – Heavy Duty Slat Conveyor
Steel slat bed for heavy, irregularly shaped loads where rollers or belt are not suitable. Ideal for automotive and heavy industrial applications.
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Pallet Conveyor Selection
Compare Heavy-Duty Pallet Conveyors.
Use this quick comparison to match load weight, accumulation needs, positive drive, and transfer requirements to the right ACSI pallet handling conveyor family.
| Model / Family | Best Fit | Search-Friendly Description | Typical Decision Point |
|---|---|---|---|
| 251CRR / 267CRR | Pallets, drums, oily conditions | Heavy-duty CDLR chain-driven live roller pallet conveyor for positive-drive handling. | Choose when roller conveyor is preferred and load support is spread across rollers. |
| 350CRR | Heavy pallets and drums | Heavy-duty CDLR conveyor with 3-1/2 inch rollers for rugged pallet handling. | Choose for heavier duty cycles, larger rollers, and demanding plant-floor applications. |
| 251ACDA / 251ACDE | Pallet accumulation | Pallet accumulation conveyor using air-operated chain-driven live roller zones. | Choose when pallets must queue without damaging upstream loads. |
| DC / DCE | Drag-chain pallet transfer | Low-profile drag-chain conveyor and photo-eye accumulating drag-chain conveyor. | Choose when chain contact, pallet orientation, or transfer geometry fits the application better than rollers. |
| SL | Rugged positive drive | Slat conveyor for heavy industrial unit loads and pallet handling applications. | Choose when a continuous carrying surface is required. |
251CRR vs. 350CRR
Both are CDLR pallet conveyors. The 251CRR / 267CRR family fits many positive-drive pallet and drum applications, while the 350CRR uses larger rollers and heavier construction for more demanding heavy-load conveyor systems.
DC vs. DCE
The DC is a drag-chain conveyor for heavy pallet handling. The DCE adds photo-eye controlled air-operated accumulation for applications where pallets or skids need controlled queuing.
Buyer Questions
Heavy-Duty Pallet Conveyor FAQs.
Answers to common questions about heavy unit loads, CDLR, drag-chain conveying, and custom pallet systems.
What is a CDLR pallet conveyor?
CDLR means chain-driven live roller. A CDLR pallet conveyor uses chains to positively drive rollers, making it a common choice for pallets, drums, and heavy unit loads.
When should drag-chain be used instead of roller conveyor?
Drag-chain conveyors are often selected when pallet orientation, low profile, chain contact, transfer requirements, or load geometry make roller support less ideal.
Can ACSI build custom pallet conveyor systems?
Yes. Automated Conveyor Systems, Inc. manufactures custom engineered conveyor systems based on load weight, throughput, layout, transfer points, accumulation needs, and distributor project requirements.
Heavy-Duty Pallet Application Review
Start with the Unit Load.
Share the pallet or skid dimensions, weight, bottom condition, orientation, duty cycle, accumulation needs, transfers, and available layout. ACSI manufactures the conveyor equipment, and our distributors provide system integration and installation.