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High-Quality Used Power Conveyors with 30-Day Guarantee

Motorized roller conveyor system with multiple curves and levels inside a large industrial warehouse.

Streamline Material Handling with Tested and Inspected Conveyor Solutions

  • Powered conveyors provide a fast, reliable way to move products through industrial facilities, just like gravity conveyors.
  • Conveyor systems reduce manual labor by automating material handling across production and warehouse floors.
  • Available in multiple styles, including powered roller conveyors and belt conveyors, to fit different operational needs.
  • Reduces the risk of product damage and improves worker safety by eliminating the need to lift or carry heavy items.
  • Enables efficient horizontal transport of materials over long distances within a facility.
  • Supports higher throughput volumes while keeping labor costs low.
  • Offered in a range of widths and lengths to accommodate specific warehouse layouts.
  • ASI pays top dollar for used powered conveyors: Learn More About Our Purchasing Program
Used Power Belt Conveyor
Used Power Belt Conveyor
  • Hytrol belt conveyor
  • Slider bed conveyor
  • Portable belt conveyors
  • Move Items Long Distances
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Used Power Roller Conveyor
Used Power Roller Conveyor
  • Transport Over Long Distances
  • Increase Productivity
  • Reduce Damage Risk
  • Ensure Worker Safety
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Used Sortation Conveyor
Used Sortation Conveyor
  • NBS Conveyor Sorter
  • Sort Wide Range of Items
  • Reduce Labor Costs
  • Optimize Picking Strategy
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Used Overhead Conveyor Systems
Used Overhead Conveyor Systems
  • Use Space Efficiently
  • Increase Productivity
  • Improve Safety
  • Convey Between Multiple Levels
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Are you moving or liquidating your facility and looking to sell your used warehouse equipment or material? American Surplus Inc. can help! American Surplus Inc. offers a purchasing program for new and used warehouse and material handling equipment. Learn more about our purchasing program online or call our sales office at (800) 876-3736 to get started.

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About Power Conveyors

Power conveyors are essential for efficiently moving items such as boxes, totes, and cartons across various areas of a warehouse or production facility. These systems are designed for non-contact accumulation, zone-based control, and rapid transport over long distances. Incline and decline capabilities further enhance their versatility. Because they rely on motors rather than gravity, powered conveyors are especially well suited for continuous material movement in complex or high-volume operations.

Power conveyors are widely used in warehouses, manufacturing facilities, distribution centers, and order fulfillment operations. They are also common in industries such as aerospace, automotive, parcel handling, and food and beverage processing. American Surplus stocks a wide range of used power conveyor systems from reputable manufacturers, including Buschman, Mathews, Rapistan, Speedway, Hytrol, Ermanco, ACSI, BestFlex, Nestaflex, and Interlake. Our trained professionals are available to assist with design and installation services nationwide.

These systems may also be referred to as motorized roller conveyors, power conveyor rollers, or heavy-duty power roller conveyors. Regardless of terminology, proper maintenance is essential to keep the system operating safely and efficiently. Power conveyors are rated for both structural and live loads, and it is important not to exceed these limits. Variation in product weight can complicate this calculation, but the American Surplus team can help you determine the appropriate specifications for your application.

Routine maintenance tasks include lubrication, system inspections, and ensuring that operators are properly trained and following all safety protocols. Employees should be equipped with appropriate protective gear and made aware of safety considerations, especially when used equipment may lack original safety labels. For facilities that rely heavily on their conveyor systems, it is wise to keep spare parts on hand. Although replacement parts can be ordered, having them available on site helps reduce downtime and avoid costly interruptions.

With proper upkeep and the right design, a used power conveyor system can deliver reliable performance and long-term cost savings. American Surplus has been helping companies optimize their material handling operations for over 30 years. Our sales professionals are ready to assist with product selection, layout planning, and full system implementation to ensure your project is successful from start to finish.

Advantages of Power Conveyors

Power conveyors have several advantages over other types of conveyors, including:

  • Increased efficiency: Power conveyors move materials quickly and consistently using electric motors. This reduces the time it takes to transfer products across a facility.
  • More control: These systems allow precise control over speed and direction, helping operators manage workflow more effectively.
  • Reduced labor costs: By automating material handling, power conveyors reduce the need for manual labor and allow employees to focus on higher-value tasks.
  • Increased safety: Power conveyors can be equipped with safety features like emergency stop buttons, protective guards, and interlocks, reducing the risk of workplace injuries.
  • Flexibility: Power conveyor systems can be designed to meet the specific size, layout, and capacity needs of your operation.
  • Improved accuracy: Automated movement helps reduce handling errors, contributing to better product quality and more consistent output.

Power conveyors offer numerous benefits that can help improve productivity, reduce costs, and enhance safety in the workplace.

Power Conveyors Applications

Power conveyors are used in a wide range of industries to improve material flow and operational efficiency. Common applications include:

  • Manufacturing: Power conveyors transport raw materials, components, and finished products between workstations. They support assembly line automation and streamline inspection, testing, and transfer processes.
  • Packaging: In packaging environments, power conveyors move products from production areas to labeling, sorting, and palletizing stations. This improves throughput and reduces handling time.
  • Distribution and warehousing: Distribution centers and warehouses use power conveyors to transfer items from receiving docks to storage, between storage zones, and to outbound loading areas. This reduces manual handling and increases speed.
  • Food and beverage: Power conveyors are used to move ingredients, packaged goods, and containers through cooking, filling, sealing, and storage systems. They help maintain hygienic, consistent flow in high-volume environments.
  • Airport baggage handling: Airports rely on power conveyors to move luggage from check-in through security screening and onto departure gates. They are also used for baggage claim and routing upon arrival.

Power Conveyors Manufacturers

  • Rapistan Conveyor
  • Omni Conveyor
  • Matthews Conveyor
  • TWG Conveyor
  • Roach Conveyor
  • Alvey Conveyor
  • Metzgar Conveyor
  • Bestflex Conveyor
  • Hytrol Conveyor Company
  • Ermanco Conveyor
  • Nestaflex Conveyors

Power Conveyors are Also Known As

  • Motorized conveyors
  • Motor-driven conveyors
  • Electric conveyors
  • Automated conveyors
  • Motor conveyors
  • Belt conveyors (specific type of power conveyor)
  • Roller conveyors (specific type of power conveyor
  • Chain conveyors (specific type of power conveyor)
  • Screw conveyors (specific type of power conveyor)

Power Conveyors Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What are the types of power conveyors?
A:The most common types of power conveyors include belt conveyors, roller conveyors, chain conveyors, and screw conveyors.

Q: What are the benefits of using power conveyors?
A: Power conveyors offer several benefits, including increased efficiency, greater control, reduced labor costs, increased safety, flexibility, and improved accuracy.

Q: What are the industries that commonly use power conveyors?
A: Power conveyors are used in a wide range of industries, including manufacturing, distribution, warehousing, packaging, and logistics.

Q: How do you choose the right power conveyor for your operation?
A:When choosing a power conveyor, you should consider factors such as the type and weight of the materials being conveyed, the distance the materials need to travel, the speed and capacity required, and any specific needs or constraints of your operation.

Q: How do you maintain a power conveyor?
A: Regular maintenance is important to keep your power conveyor running smoothly. This can include cleaning the conveyor, checking for wear and tear, lubricating moving parts, and tightening bolts and screws as needed.

Q: What factors should be considered when choosing a power conveyor?
A: When selecting a power conveyor, important factors to consider include the type and weight of the products being transported, the required speed and throughput, the available space, the desired control features (e.g., variable speed, reversible), and any specific requirements or constraints of the application.