Accumulation Conveyor Jam Prevention

Accumulation conveyor belts move packages efficiently for distribution.

Accumulation conveyor belts offer businesses a functional and cost effective way to move product within manufacturing facilities. Business owners must ensure the safety and efficacy of their accumulation conveyors, as jams and blockages pose a safety risk to workers.

Function

An accumulation conveyor belt consists of a line of motorized metal rollers. The rollers spin on the conveyor belt, aiding in the transport of product. Typically, a worker places a box on the belt, and the motorized rollers carry this box to its final destination or distribution point.

Prevention/Solution

Electronic sensors on the accumulation conveyor aid in the prevention of a jam, or a buildup of boxes. In the event of a jam, the electronic sensors can dislodge a box, by driving the belt only in the affected area of the conveyor.

Significance

Worker injuries, and even deaths, occur when workers manually clear jams. Electronic jam prevention helps workers to clear blockages without putting their lives in danger.

References

• Material Handling and Logistics: Going Wireless to Stop Accidents
• Hytrol Conveyor Company: EZ Logic Accumulation
• Bipco: Accumulation Conveyors