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Flat-bottomed load handling

Carton, Tray & Box Conveyors UK

Carton, tray and box conveyors are designed to move flat-bottomed loads through production, packing, inspection, labelling and dispatch areas with less manual handling.

Straight powered conveyor for product and pack transfer
Real conveyor equipment for packaging and production lines
Productdimensions, weight and stability
Routestraight, curve, incline or buffer
Lineinterfaces, access and speed

Cartons, trays and boxes

Carton, Tray & Box Conveyors UK: what to check first

The best carton conveyor depends on the size range, weight, base condition, speed and whether products must stop, queue, turn, merge or transfer at right angles. Roller pitch and belt support matter for small or flexible bases.

Powered roller conveyors suit many cartons and totes, especially where accumulation or zoned flow is required. Belt conveyors can be better where products need continuous base support or where small trays would not bridge rollers cleanly.

A practical specification should also include operator access, packing bench positions, scanner or labeller locations, safety requirements and expected future format growth.

Best used for

Typical applications

  • Carton transport
  • Tote handling
  • Tray transfer
  • Packing benches
  • Dispatch areas

Available routes

Options to discuss

  • Powered roller conveyors
  • Belt conveyors
  • Transfers and merges
  • Stop gates
  • Packing station conveyors
  • Accumulation zones

Cartons, trays and boxes

Carton, Tray & Box Conveyors UK FAQs

Should cartons use belt or roller conveyors?

It depends on the carton base and the required function. Rollers suit many rigid flat-bottomed cartons; belts give continuous support for smaller or less stable products.

Can conveyors feed packing benches?

Yes. Conveyors can be arranged to present products to operators and move packed goods to the next stage.

What are the key specification details?

Send carton size range, weight, base material, route, speed, accumulation need and whether products must turn, merge or stop.

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Tell us the product, route and output target.

We will help narrow the conveyor type, layout considerations and the details needed for a practical quotation.

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Incline conveyor

Conveyor type

Incline Conveyors

Incline and elevator conveyors for moving packs between heights without disrupting line flow.

Good for moving products between heights while keeping the line flowing.

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