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Roller Conveyors: Gravity vs Powered, When to Use Each

A practical comparison of gravity and powered roller conveyors for UAE warehouses and production lines.

6 min readUpdated for UAE procurement
Technical Specs

Materials

  • Steel rollers and frame options

Sizes

  • Roller pitch, width, and line length

Standards

  • Load rating and safety guidance

Problem this solves

Choosing gravity or powered rollers affects throughput and operator effort. This guide explains when to use each.

Gravity vs powered

TypeBest forNotes
GravityShort runs and manual zonesLow cost and simple
PoweredContinuous flowHigher throughput

Selection steps

  1. 1Confirm product weight and bottom surface.
  2. 2Define throughput and accumulation needs.
  3. 3Check incline and transfer points.
  4. 4Select drive or gravity based on flow.

RFQ checklist

  • Product weight and dimensions
  • Line length and width
  • Throughput target
  • Gravity or powered preference

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