Product overview
When gravity is not enough, motorized drive roller (MDR) conveyor moves cartons, totes and packages on a level line with precise control. The conveyor is split into zones, and each zone is driven by its own 24V motorized roller. Zones run only when product is present, which saves energy, cuts noise and lets cartons queue up without pushing against each other. The modular, Canadian-built sections can be rearranged or extended as your operation grows.
Construction and features
- Drive rollers: 24V, 1.9 in diameter with 7/16 in hex axles on 3 in centres
- Zones: standard 30 in zone length, in beds up to 10 ft long
- Bed widths: 16, 22 and 28 in between frame
- Speed: 45 to 180 feet per minute (higher speeds on request)
- Capacity: 50 lbs per foot or 75 lbs per zone
- Operating modes: transport, run on demand, accumulation and network control
- Powered tapered roller curves in 30°, 45°, 60° and 90°
MDR conveyor sections
Scroll sideways to see all columns. Every MDR system is configured to your layout. Send us a sketch and we will quote the complete line.
| Part number | Section | Options | Use |
|---|---|---|---|
| JBMDR-S16 | Straight bed | 16 in between frame, up to 10 ft | Transport and accumulation |
| JBMDR-S22 | Straight bed | 22 in between frame, up to 10 ft | Transport and accumulation |
| JBMDR-S28 | Straight bed | 28 in between frame, up to 10 ft | Transport and accumulation |
| JBMDR-C30 | Powered curve | 30°, tapered rollers | Change direction without stopping flow |
| JBMDR-C45 | Powered curve | 45°, tapered rollers | Change direction without stopping flow |
| JBMDR-C60 | Powered curve | 60°, tapered rollers | Change direction without stopping flow |
| JBMDR-C90 | Powered curve | 90°, tapered rollers | Change direction without stopping flow |
| JBMDR-MS | Merge / spur unit | Left or right hand | Combine or split product flows between lines |
| JBMDR-TD | Transfer / divert unit | 30°, 45° or 90°, left or right | Sort product onto another line |
Is MDR right for you?
Most carton and tote lines start with gravity conveyor, which has no running costs. MDR makes sense when the line needs to stay level over a long run, when product must stop and queue without touching, when you need to merge or divert to several destinations, or when you plan to add scanners and automation later. MDR and gravity sections can also be combined in one system.
Ordering notes
Tell us the product you are moving (size and weight), the run length, the height you need at each end and any curves or transfers in the layout. A quick sketch with measurements is perfect. Use the inquiry form below or call (905) 883-0316, and include your delivery location. We deliver and install across the GTA and Southern Ontario and ship across Canada.