Question 1

How does ConveyorMatch work?

Accepted Answer

ConveyorMatch asks 7 quick questions about your application — industry, product being conveyed, load weight, accumulation needs, operating environment, elevation changes, and throughput. It then matches your profile against ACSI's catalog and recommends the best-fit conveyor models with downloadable specs.

Question 2

What is the difference between belt and roller conveyors?

Accepted Answer

Belt conveyors provide a continuous solid surface, required for small parts, fragile items, or items with irregular bottoms. Roller conveyors are best for sturdy cartons and totes, and allow for accumulation between zones. Gravity flow is only possible on roller or skatewheel conveyors.

Question 3

What is zero-pressure accumulation?

Accepted Answer

Zero-pressure accumulation (ZPA) means each conveyor zone operates independently — when a downstream zone is occupied, the upstream zone stops, leaving a gap between cartons. No carton-to-carton contact occurs, which is essential for fragile goods, scan tunnels, and applications where back-pressure damage is a concern.

Question 4

What is MDR (motorized roller) conveyor?

Accepted Answer

MDR (motorized driven roller) conveyors use individual 24VDC motors built inside rollers. Motors only run when product is in their zone, providing zero-pressure accumulation with major energy savings vs. always-on conveyors. ACSI's 190MRA is the standard MDR offering.

Question 5

Do I need a powered or gravity conveyor?

Accepted Answer

Gravity conveyors are the most economical choice when product is light, sloped pathways are available, and no accumulation is needed. Powered conveyors are required for flat runs, inclines, high throughput, accumulation, or speed control.

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