Continuous Belt Surface
Consider slider bed for stable support and straightforward transport, or belt over roller as loads and run lengths increase.
Horizontal Powered Conveyors
Horizontal Powered Conveyors.
Compare eight ACSI conveyor types for moving, routing, and accumulating cartons, totes, components, and pallet loads on horizontal paths.
8 Sub-Categories — 40+ Models
Choose Your Conveyor Family.
Select the type of horizontal powered conveyor that best fits your application. ACSI offers more than 40 individual models across these eight product families.
6 Models
Slider Bed Belt Conveyors
LPB, HPB, TSB, SBT, MPB and FTC. Slider bed belt conveyors for horizontal and inclined transport.
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MDR Family
Motorized Roller Conveyor (MDR)
24VDC zoned transport and zero-pressure accumulation for cartons, totes, cases, and compatible unit loads.
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4 Models
Belt Over Roller Conveyors
190RB, 190RBW, 190RBW-S, 190RBI. Roller bed reduces friction for heavier loads.
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10+ Models
Belt Driven Live Roller Conveyors
138-series and 190-series: straight, curve, spur, and accumulating. V-belt driven.
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6 Models
Chain Driven Live Roller Conveyors
22-series medium duty and 251-series heavy duty pallet accumulating. Chain driven.
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3 Models
Line Shaft Live Roller Conveyors
190LS, 190LSC/LSCS/LSS, 190LSE. Single shaft with O-rings. Economical.
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10 Models
Zone Accumulating – Zero Pressure
190MRA, 190ZPA, 190ABE, 190LSE, 22ACDE, 251-series, DCE. No product contact.
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2 Models
Zone Accumulating – Minimum Pressure
138CAP and 190CAP belt driven. Economical minimum pressure accumulation.
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Compare Horizontal Powered Conveyor Types.
Start with the product, load, and process requirement. A final conveyor selection should also account for speed, total live load, controls, environment, and the complete layout.
Powered Roller Transport
Evaluate MDR, belt-driven live roller, or line-shaft for stable-bottom cartons, totes, and unit loads.
Positive Drive & Heavy Loads
Chain-driven live roller provides positive roller-to-roller drive for demanding unit-load and pallet-handling applications.
Controlled Accumulation
Choose zero pressure when products should not contact, or evaluate minimum pressure when controlled contact is acceptable.
Buyer Questions
Horizontal Powered Conveyor FAQs.
Practical answers about powered conveyor types, belt and roller selection, accumulation, and system integration.
What is a horizontal powered conveyor?
A horizontal powered conveyor uses a motorized belt, rollers, or chains to move products on a generally level path between operations, workstations, storage, and shipping areas.
Should I choose a belt conveyor or a powered roller conveyor?
Belt conveyors provide continuous product support and can suit items that do not convey reliably on rollers. Powered roller conveyors are often considered for stable cartons, totes, and pallets when routing or accumulation is required. Product size, weight, bottom surface, speed, and layout determine the best fit.
How do I choose between zero-pressure and minimum-pressure accumulation?
Zero-pressure accumulation separates products by zones to prevent contact. Minimum-pressure accumulation allows controlled contact and can be economical where the products and process tolerate it. Product sensitivity, back pressure, throughput, controls, and budget should all be reviewed.
Who integrates and installs ACSI horizontal powered conveyors?
ACSI manufactures conveyor equipment. ACSI distributors and system integrators help with application review, controls, system integration, installation, and support for complete material-handling systems.
Horizontal Conveyor Application Review
Match the Conveyor to Your Product and Process.
Share product dimensions, weight and bottom surface; throughput and accumulation needs; conveyor length, width, and speed; controls; and operating conditions. ACSI manufactures the equipment, and our distributors provide system integration and installation.