Motorized drive roll conveyor with tilt-up gate mechanism for zone-controlled product accumulation
Zone Control, Zero-Pressure Accumulation & Merge/Divert

MDR Conveyors — 24V Motorized Roller

Washdown-rated motorized drive roller conveyors for cases, trays, and totes. Each zone runs its own 24V roller, so product queues without contact, only active zones draw power, and traffic control lives in the conveyor instead of a PLC rack — from zero-pressure accumulation to multi-line merging and SKU-based sorting.

Case and pallet handling with zone-based accumulation.

24V Motorized Drive Roller (MDR) Zones

Each zone powered by an independent motorized roller. Zero-pressure accumulation ensures products queue without contact or back-pressure. Zone-to-zone communication enables intelligent traffic control with energy-efficient operation — only active zones draw power.

✓Independent motorized roller per zone
✓Zero-pressure accumulation
✓Zone-to-zone communication
✓Energy efficient — only active zones draw power
✓Washdown-rated MDR options (PulseRoller)
Case packing areasPalletizing infeedWarehouse-to-production transitions
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Motorized drive roll conveyor with tilt-up gate mechanism for zone-controlled product accumulation
Buffering between process stages to absorb speed differences and downstream stoppages.

Accumulation Conveyors

Zero-pressure accumulation protects product from damage. Configurable buffer capacity measured in minutes of production. Photo-eye or sensor-based zone control. Available in belt, MDR, or roller configurations.

✓Zero-pressure accumulation
✓Configurable buffer capacity
✓Photo-eye or sensor-based zone control
✓Belt, MDR, or roller configurations
Speed mismatch bufferingPlanned stoppagesShift changesDownstream recovery time
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Carton accumulation conveyors in a dairy production environment
Combining multiple lines into one, or splitting one line to multiple destinations.

Merge & Divert Systems

Pneumatic or servo-driven divert mechanisms with photo-eye tracking for accurate product routing. Configurable merge angles and speeds, compatible with barcode and vision-based routing decisions.

✓Pneumatic or servo-driven divert
✓Photo-eye tracking for routing
✓Configurable merge angles and speeds
✓Barcode/vision-based routing compatible
Multi-line to single case packerSKU-based sortingMulti-destination routing
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Multi-lane sanitary modular belt conveyors with stainless guide rails merging product in a dairy plant
In motion
Stainless 24V MDR through a 180° curve — each zone runs only while product is on it.
Stainless roller infeed to a robotic case packer — pitch, stop position, and product control belong to the conveyor.
Construction Standards

Every AQS conveyor shares one construction standard — continuous TIG welds, 304/316 mirror-polished stainless, sloped drainage, and IP69K-capable components — whether it carries a tray, a case, or a full pallet.

304/316 Stainless SteelIP69K Washdown Capable50% Faster Sanitation3-A Designed to Sanitary StandardsHow we build them →
Drive Technology

Power Options

Choose the drive technology that matches your application — from precision Mag-Drive to proven gear motors.

Standard Gear Motor Drives

Stainless steel washdown-rated gear motors with proven reliability for constant-speed transport. VFD-compatible for adjustable speed control.

Proven reliabilityVFD-compatibleLower upfront cost
Motorized Drive Rolls (MDR)

Independent zone control with zero-pressure accumulation built into the drive architecture. Energy efficient 24VDC operation.

Independent zone control24VDC operationEnergy efficient
Frequently Asked

Common Questions

System Architecture

Where It Fits in the Line

See how this solution integrates into real production line configurations. Explore AQS products in this line.

One line, several conveyor jobs: belt conveyors for transport between process stages, 24V MDR for zero-pressure case accumulation, stainless chain for full pallet weight. AQS builds the whole path, so every segment shares the same welded, washdown construction and the same controls.

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Send us the product, the rate, the room it runs in, and how it gets washed down. An AQS engineer comes back with a layout sketch and a budgetary range — no catalog, no sales script.

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