Material Flow: item Roller Conveyors
Rollers, roller conveyor mounts, brakes, slide strips and bearing rails from the item LEAN Production system – for flow racks and FIFO material supply.
Material flow with roller conveyors and slide strips
In lean production, material flows to the point of use by gravity: containers are loaded from the back and roll forward on inclined tracks to the picking side. This first-in, first-out principle prevents ageing stock, reduces walking distances and makes inventory visible. The components in this category from the item LEAN Production building kit are used to build these roller conveyors, chutes and flow racks based on the D30 profile tube.
Versions and selection criteria
- Rollers D30-23 with or without flange; the flange guides containers laterally
- Colour versions in grey, signal red, signal yellow and signal green for visual marking of lanes or states
- ESD rollers in black for electrostatic protected areas
- Roller conveyor mounts in several designs, e.g. with end stop, I or U shape, for fixing to the tube
- Brake, support and end cover for controlled flow and a clean finish
- D30 slide strips as an alternative to rollers, e.g. for containers with smooth bases
- Bearing rails, axles and screws for building your own roller strips
Key design factors are container size and base, weight, track inclination and whether containers need to be braked or stopped at the end.
Material flow components at KSK Components
At KSK Components you can source rollers, profile tubes, connectors and fastening elements from the LEAN Production building kit together with other industrial components from a single supplier. Business customers see their individual prices after logging in.
FAQ
Roller or slide strip – which is better?
Rollers suit heavier containers and lower inclines, slide strips work for light loads with smooth bases. The choice depends on the container.
What are the coloured rollers for?
They mark lanes, part families or states and support visual management at the rack.
How do I stop containers from running too fast?
Brake elements in the roller conveyor reduce speed, while the end cover or an end stop holds the containers at the picking point.