Floor Conveyors

Extremely Robust. High-Performance.

Highly Durable Systems for Heavy Loads

Our floor conveyor systems are engineered for exceptionally heavy loads, providing utmost stability.

Technical Specifications:

Load Capacity: 500–55,000 kg
Operation: Manual or Automatic
Optional: Lift Tables, Rotary Tables, Pushers, Upending Stations, Securing Devices

Optimal for heavy-duty applications in industrial and mechanical engineering.

System Overview

A floor conveyor system is a ground-mounted conveying system utilized for the transport of workpieces, vehicles, pallets, or load carriers within production and logistics environments.

Typical Applications

Manufacturing and assembly lines
Warehousing and logistics systems
Automotive Industry
Packaging and conveying technology

Configurations and Components

Floor conveyors are available in various configurations, for example:

Chain conveyors
Roller conveyors
Belt conveyors
Skid conveyors
Automated Guided Vehicle Systems (AGVS) / Automated Guided Vehicles (AGVs), integrated or combined

Typical Components

a conveying medium such as chain, roller, or belt
Drive and idler stations
Support and guidance structure
Sensor technology and control unit
Safety and Protective Devices

Operating Principle of Floor Conveyor Systems

Transportation is carried out by a floor-mounted system that moves loads from one station to the next.

Conveyance Modes

continuously, as continuous conveyors
intermittently, as indexing conveyors

Depending on the design, the conveyed goods are

moved on rollers
pulled or pushed by chains
carried on a conveyor belt
or guided on workpiece carriers

Typical Functions

horizontal transport of loads
buffering and accumulation of conveyed materials
transfer to other conveyor systems
Integration into automated processes

The floor conveyor often forms the foundation for a stable and continuous material flow within production operations.

Automatic Operation

In automatic mode, the floor conveyor operates autonomously according to the control system's specifications.

Conveying speed is constant or adjustable
Sensors monitor position, accumulation, and workpiece presence
Transfers are performed automatically
Malfunctions lead to a safe system shutdown

This mode is intended for production operation.

Manual Operation / Jog Mode

Manual mode is primarily used for:

Maintenance work
Troubleshooting
System setup

Characteristics

Movements are performed manually via operating controls
typically in jog mode, meaning only when the button is pressed
only hardware-based safety devices are active

Operation is permitted exclusively by trained personnel.

Safety Instructions

Floor conveyors have moving parts and potential hazard points. Therefore, the following rules must be observed:

Presence in the system's danger zone is prohibited during operation.
Intervention with operating conveyor systems is prohibited.
Pinch and shear points, for example at rollers, chains, or transfer points, must be observed.
Protective covers and guards must not be removed or bypassed.
Emergency stop devices must be accessible at all times.
Loose clothing, jewelry, or long hair must be secured.

In case of malfunctions

Immediately stop the system.
Identify the cause.
restart only upon authorization

Commissioning

Perform a visual inspection of the system.
Ensure no personnel are within the hazardous area
Disengage the emergency stop switch
Power on the control system.
Select operating mode: Automatic or Manual.
Initiate the start command

Operation

During operation:

conveyed material is transported along the system path
sensors monitor the material flow
congestions are detected and managed, if present
operating personnel manage loading and unloading

Stopping and Shutdown

Stop the system in a controlled manner
Allow conveyed material to clear the system
Switch off the control system
Engage the main switch during maintenance or shutdown

Special Notes

The maximum load per conveyor section must not be exceeded.
Conveyed material must be stably and securely positioned.
Transfer points are particularly critical and must be monitored.
Reverse operation is either restricted or permissible solely for service purposes, depending on the specific system.
In the event of a jam, conveyed material must not be manually moved against the direction of conveyance.

Maintenance and Inspection

Regular maintenance is a prerequisite for safe operation.

Inspection of rollers, chains, and conveyor belts
Inspection of drive and deflection stations
Inspection of sensors and limit switches
Cleaning of the conveyor path
Lubrication of moving parts, if required
Verification of all safety components

Technical Note

Maintenance work may only be performed by qualified specialist personnel.