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Belt & Roller Conveyors The workhorses
of material flow

Not every material handling task requires a custom solution. For standard continuous transport of general cargo, belt and roller conveyors are the most cost-effective choice—provided they are properly designed for the material being conveyed, the route, and the cycle time. That’s exactly what we do: we don’t offer off-the-shelf catalog products, but rather the right conveyor for your production, manufactured in Aiterhofen.

Belt & Roller Conveyors

Roller Conveyors: Simple, Robust, Cost-Effective

Containers, boxes, pallets, load carriers: Anything with a solid base moves most cost-effectively on rollers. Our roller conveyors are available in powered versions for defined cycle times or as gravity conveyors for simple routes—supplemented by idler corner transfer units when the material being conveyed needs to change direction. Designed for continuous operation, with low maintenance requirements and rollers tailored to the weight of your material.

Belt Conveyors: Gentle and Flexible

Small parts, delicate surfaces, irregular shapes: Where rollers reach their limits, the belt takes over. Our belt conveyors move packaging units and individual items of various sizes safely and gently—even over long distances and inclines. The belt selection depends on the material being conveyed and the environment; the frame is manufactured in our own steel fabrication shop.

Which sponsor is right for you? A quick guide

Criterion Roller Conveyor Belt Conveyor
Material to be conveyed solid surface (containers, pallets) small parts, delicate, irregular
Accumulation / Backup quite possible (traffic cones) Subject to conditions—better to transfer to a conveyor belt
Gradients limited well-suited
Typical strength Efficiency, Distribution, Discharge Gentle transport, long distances

You don't have to decide in advance—just tell us what will be transported, and we'll recommend the right design. Often, the best solution is a combination of both systems within a single route.

Related Services

The chain conveyor handles heavy loads with a small contact area; the accumulation conveyor handles buffering; the lifting station handles level changes; and the mechanical engineering department provides the control system integration.

Your Contact for Belt and Roller Conveyors

Contact Person for the Electric Overhead Conveyor System: Alexander Rott AI-edited

Alexander Rott

Frequently Asked Questions

Roller conveyors or belt conveyors—which is better?

It depends on the material being conveyed: a solid floor surface calls for rollers, while small or delicate items are better suited for a belt. We provide guidance based on the material, the route, and the cycle time—and combine both systems when it makes sense to do so.

Can the conveyors be integrated into existing systems?

Yes—the modular design is intended precisely for that purpose. We adapt the dimensions, drives, and transfer points to your existing system and expand the line as your production grows.

What load capacities are possible?

Both systems are capable of handling light to heavy loads; for the roller conveyor, the choice of rollers and the pitch determine the limit.

Load-bearing ranges:

Conveyor Type Light Goods Section Medium Range Heavy-Duty Section Main Cargo

Belt Conveyor (Flat Belt)
up to about 30 kg/m up to about 100 kg/m up to over 500 kg/m (higher for special belts) Bulk goods, packages, boxes, loose small parts

Roller Conveyor (powered)
up to about 50 kg per roll up to about 150 kg per roll up to 1,500 kg (or more) per pallet/roll Pallets, mesh bins, containers with solid bottoms
What about maintenance and replacement parts?

Both models are specifically designed to require minimal maintenance. We can quickly supply wear parts such as rollers and belts—with an after-sales maintenance contract available upon request.

Does RK-tec also manufacture custom lengths and widths?

Yes—we manufacture according to your layout, not according to a catalog grid. We also build corner transfer units, discharge chutes, and interfaces with third-party systems to fit your specifications exactly.