See Positive Throughput Results with a Gapping Conveyor

Gapping conveyors typically feature a series of rollers or wheels that are set at specific intervals. As products move along the conveyor, they are stopped by the rollers, creating a gap between each product. This gap helps to ensure that products do not get jammed together or damaged during transport.

In addition, gapping conveyors can be used to separate different types of products, preventing them from becoming mixed together. As a result, gapping conveyors offer a versatile solution for many industries.

Gapping conveyors are designed for feeding high-speed equipment such as thermoforming machines, printers, and case sealers. In operation, the conveyor belt creates a small gap between each product as it moves down the line. This gap allows the product to be quickly grabbed by the next piece of equipment in the line.

Gapping conveyors are typically used in applications where product stability is not critical, and they offer several advantages over other types of conveyors. For example, they are less likely to cause product jams, and they provide a more consistent flow of product.

When a determined, fixed about of space in needed between products on the conveyor, “blow through gapping” occurs. The conveyor creates the perfect and predetermined amount of space between items to maximize throughput and not waste energy.