Chain Driven Live Roller (CDLR) Conveyors

Built for strength. Designed for uptime. Engineered for control.

Chain Driven Live Roller (CDLR) conveyors are one of the most rugged and reliable conveyor solutions available. Designed for heavy-duty floor-mounted applications, CDLR systems are ideal for transporting pallets, tires, drums, containers, and other unit loads at controlled speeds. Whether you’re moving product through an assembly line or feeding a shipping area, these conveyors deliver consistent, powered movement with minimal maintenance.

What Makes CDLR Conveyors Unique?

• Positive drive system: Sprocketed rollers connected by chains ensure high torque and consistent power transmission.
• Ideal for harsh environments: CDLR conveyors operate reliably in oily, dirty, or abrasive conditions.
• Designed for accumulation: Accumulate product inline without backpressure using slip sleeves or zero-pressure zones.
• Heavy load capacity: Move product ranging from 80 to over 25,000 lbs depending on roller selection and frame construction.
• Durable construction: Available with mild steel, galvanized, or stainless steel rollers with reinforced bearings.

These systems are a top choice for industries that require durability, high throughput, and modular flexibility in their floor conveyor systems.

CDLR Conveyor Applications

• Pallet handling in warehousing and distribution
• Assembly lines in automotive and manufacturing plants
• Containerized product transport (tires, drums, totes)
• Buffer zones and accumulation systems for batch processing
• Lines requiring singulation and escapement devices for product metering

Escapement devices can be added to meter out one load at a time from a nested accumulation zone, providing smart, controlled release for downstream operations.

Key Features & Options

• Roller diameters from 1.9″ up to 5″ depending on load and application
• Effective widths from 3″ to 120″+ in any increment
• Lengths from 12″ to 12’+ per conveyor section
• Speeds from 5 to 150 FPM (fixed or variable)
• Slip sleeves available for accumulation zones
• Custom-built curves, corners, pop-up transfers, and spur lines
• Reversible drive capabilities

We engineer every system to your specific product weight, load dimensions, floor layout, and operational speed—ensuring smooth, safe, and efficient performance.

Why Choose IMH Systems?

• Turnkey design, fabrication, and installation
• Expert engineering and 3D CAD modeling for system approval
• Heavy-duty frames and platforms available for elevated or multi-tier installs
• Full controls integration and support
• Responsive support for upgrades, retrofits, and replacement systems

Whether you’re building a new facility or expanding your existing lines, IMH Systems delivers CDLR conveyor systems built for long-term durability and real ROI.

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Let’s talk about your project. Our team will evaluate your product specs, layout, and operational goals to design a CDLR conveyor system that works harder for you.

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