Floor conveyor
Extremely durable. Powerful.
Highly durable systems for heavy loads
Our floor conveyor systems are designed for particularly heavy loads and offer maximum stability.
Technical specifications:
Load capacity: 500–55,000 kg
Operation: manual or automatic
Optional: Lifting tables, turntables, pushers, erecting stations, clamps
Ideal for heavy-duty applications in industry and mechanical engineering.
System Overview
A floor conveyor is a floor-mounted conveyor system used to transport workpieces, vehicles, pallets, or load carriers within production and logistics areas.
- Manufacturing and assembly lines
- Warehouse and Logistics Systems
- automotive industry
- Packaging and Conveyor Technology
Models and Components
Floor conveyors are available in various designs, for example:
- Chain conveyor
- Roller conveyor
- Belt conveyor
- Skid conveyor
- Automated guided vehicle systems (AGV) / automated guided vehicles (AGV), integrated or combined
- a conveying medium such as a chain, roller, or belt
- Drive and deflection stations
- Support and guide structure
- Sensors and control unit
- Safety and protective devices
How the floor conveyor works
Transportation is handled by a system installed on the floor that moves loads from one station to the next.
- continuously as a continuous conveyor
- timed as a clocked conveyor
- moves on wheels
- pulled or pushed by chains
- carried on a conveyor belt
- or guided on workpiece carriers
Typical features
- horizontal transport of loads
- Buffering and accumulation of conveyed material
- Transfer to other conveying equipment
- Integration into automated processes
Automatic mode
In automatic mode, the floor conveyor runs autonomously according to the control system's specifications.
- The transport speed is constant or adjustable
- Sensors monitor position, jams, and workpiece presence
- Transfers are made automatically
- Malfunctions result in a safe system shutdown
Manual mode / Step mode
Manual operation is primarily used for:
- Maintenance work
- Troubleshooting
- Setting up the system
- Movements are controlled manually using the controls
- usually in single-press mode, i.e., only when the button is pressed
- Only hardware-based security measures are active
Operation is permitted only by trained personnel.
Safety Instructions
Floor conveyors have moving parts and potential hazards. Therefore, the following rules must be followed:
- It is prohibited to remain in the hazardous area of the facility during operation.
- It is prohibited to interfere with operating conveyor systems.
- Be aware of pinch and shear points, such as those found on rollers, chains, or transfer points.
- Protective covers and grilles must not be removed or bypassed.
- Emergency stop devices must be accessible at all times.
- Loose clothing, jewelry, or long hair must be secured.
- Stop the system immediately
- Determine the cause
- Restart only after approval
Commissioning
- Perform a visual inspection of the system
- Make sure no one is in the danger zone
- Unlock the emergency stop switch
- Turn on the control system
- Select operating mode: Automatic or Manual
- Trigger the start command
Operation
During operation:
- The material is transported along the route
- Sensors monitor the flow of materials
- Traffic congestion is detected and managed, if any
- The operating staff handles loading and unloading
Stop and Turn Off
- Stop the system in a controlled manner
- Let the material drain out
- Turn off the control system
- Turn off the main switch during maintenance or when the machine is shut down
Special Notes
- The maximum load per conveyor section must not be exceeded.
- The material being transported must be stable and securely supported.
- Transfer points are particularly critical and must be monitored.
- Depending on the system, reverse operation is permitted only to a limited extent or for service purposes.
- If a jam occurs, do not manually move the material against the direction of conveyance.
Maintenance and Inspection
Regular maintenance is essential for safe operation.
- Inspection of rollers, chains, and conveyor belts
- Inspection of the drive and deflection stations
- Checking sensors and limit switches
- Cleaning the conveyor line
- Lubrication of moving parts, if necessary
- Inspection of all safety components
Technical Information & Documents
Maintenance work may only be performed by qualified personnel.
System Overview
A floor conveyor is a floor-mounted conveyor system designed to transport workpieces, vehicles, pallets, or load carriers within production and logistics areas.
- Manufacturing and assembly lines
- Warehouse and Logistics Systems
- automotive industry
- Packaging and Conveyor Technology
Models and Components
- Chain conveyor
- Roller conveyor
- Belt conveyor
- Skid conveyor
- AGVs / FTFs: integrated or combined
- Conveyed material, drive and deflection stations
- Sensors, Controls, and Safety Devices
How it works
- Continuous or intermittent transport
- Movement via rollers, chains, or belts
- Guidance on workpiece carriers, depending on the system
- Buffering and accumulation of conveyed material
- Transfer to other conveying equipment
- Integration into automated processes
Automatic mode
- Autonomous operation according to control specifications
- Position, jam, and workpiece presence are monitored
- automatic transfers
- Safe system shutdown in the event of malfunctions
Manual mode / Step mode
- for maintenance, troubleshooting, and setup
- manual operation via controls
- usually only while the button is pressed
- Only hardware-based security measures are active
- For trained personnel only
Safety Instructions
- Do not remain in the danger zone during operation
- Do not interfere with moving conveyor equipment
- Watch out for pinch and shear points
- Do not remove protective covers and grilles
- Keep the emergency stop button accessible at all times
- Secure loose clothing, jewelry, and hair
Commissioning
- Perform a visual inspection
- Check the danger zone
- Unlock the emergency stop
- Turn on the control system
- Select operating mode
- Start
Operation
- The material is transported along the route
- Material flow is monitored by sensors
- Traffic congestion is detected and managed
- Loading and unloading by operating personnel
Stop and Turn Off
- Stop the system in a controlled manner
- Let the material drain out
- Turn off the control system
- Turn on the main switch
Special Notes
- Observe the maximum load per conveyor section
- The material being conveyed must rest securely
- Pay special attention to transfer points
- Reverse operation is limited or for service purposes only
- Do not move the material against the direction of flow during a jam
Maintenance and Inspection
- Inspection of rollers, chains, and conveyor belts
- Inspection of the drive and deflection stations
- Checking sensors and limit switches
- Cleaning the conveyor line
- Lubrication of moving parts
- Inspection of all safety components
Maintenance work may only be performed by qualified personnel.
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