Roller & Drive Systems

Close-up of sanitary conveyor motor and drive assembly with stainless steel construction

MDR, Accumulation & Merge/Divert

Zone-controlled roller conveyors and intelligent traffic management — from zero-pressure accumulation to multi-line merging and SKU-based sorting.

Case and pallet handling with zone-based accumulation.

Motorized Drive Roll (MDR) Conveyors

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

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

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

Construction Standards

Built Different. On Purpose.

Every roller and drive system shares the same sanitary construction standards — continuous TIG welds, mirror-polished stainless, and aggressive drainage geometry.

304/316

Stainless Steel

IP69K

Washdown Capable

50%

Faster Sanitation

3-A

Sanitary Compliant

Drive Technology

Power Options

Roller and drive systems leverage independent zone control and zero-pressure accumulation for intelligent traffic management.

One Motion™ Mag-Drive

Magnetic direct-drive hub motor — magnets push against magnets, no gears, no oil. IP69K washdown safe with 55% energy savings and a 3-year warranty.

Up to 500 PPM55% energy savingsIP69K safe3-year warranty

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

System Architecture

Where It Fits in the Line

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

AQS doesn't just build one conveyor — they build the full conveyance infrastructure that connects every stage. Each segment is labeled by type so visitors understand the range: belt for transport, MDR for zero-pressure accumulation, chain for full pallet weight.

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