Non-Motorized Conveyors

A flex conveyor, also known as a flexible or accordion conveyor, features a collapsible, expandable design that can bend and curve to navigate tight spaces or adjust to varying layout needs. Commonly used in warehouses, shipping docks, and retail distribution, flex conveyors allow operators to extend or retract the conveyor length as needed. They are ideal for loading and unloading trucks or bridging gaps between workstations.

A CDLR (Chain Driven Live Roller) conveyor uses a chain mechanism to drive individual rollers, enabling positive and controlled product movement. However, in non-motorized configurations, CDLR-style roller beds rely on gravity or manual push to move goods. These conveyors are commonly used in assembly lines, packing stations, and distribution centers where consistent, low-friction product movement is required for boxes, pallets, or totes.

Non-motorized conveyors include gravity roller conveyors, skatewheel conveyors, flexible/accordion conveyors, portable conveyors, and chain-driven live roller (CDLR) systems used in manual configurations. Each type serves different load capacities, product sizes, and facility layouts. Icon Material Handling offers customized configurations to match your specific warehouse, manufacturing, or distribution center requirements.

Gravity conveyors eliminate energy costs, reduce maintenance requirements, and are generally easier and faster to install than powered systems. They are ideal for facilities with sloped floors or applications where product weight can sustain movement. With no motors or electrical components, they offer exceptional reliability and lower total cost of ownership, making them a smart choice for cost-conscious operations with consistent product flow needs.

Non-motorized conveyors are widely used in warehousing and distribution, e-commerce fulfillment, manufacturing, food and beverage, retail logistics, and third-party logistics (3PL) operations. They are particularly popular in applications where goods need to move between workstations, along assembly lines, or through loading and unloading zones without the complexity and cost of motorized conveyor infrastructure.

Yes. Icon Material Handling specializes in custom-designed conveyor solutions tailored to your facility's floor plan, product types, weight capacity needs, and throughput targets. Whether you need a specific conveyor length, width, roller spacing, or integration with existing equipment, our team will engineer a configuration that optimizes your material flow and minimizes installation disruption.