Towline Conveyors
Heavy-duty, low-maintenance systems built to move your operation forward.
IMH Systems designs, installs, and supports industry-proven towline conveyors for manufacturing, warehousing, and assembly environments. Whether you’re transporting carts through an assembly line or streamlining workflow across your facility floor, our in-floor towline systems deliver smooth, unattended, high-capacity movement with minimal maintenance and long-term reliability.
What Makes Towline Conveyors Unique?
- In-floor design keeps floor space clear for workers and equipment
- Moves up to 30,000 lbs. parts—heavier loads available with custom options
- Supports accumulation, indexing, live storage, and auto dispatching
- Compatible with roller beds, turntables, tilt tops, and custom racks
- Smooth turns and stop/start operation without interrupting chain movement
Towveyor® and Shallo-Tow™ Systems
Towveyor® systems are built for medium to heavy-duty applications. Using a rugged Microloy® rivetless chain and welded steel tracks, they allow individual carts to stop or divert without halting the full system. Ideal for complex layouts and high-cycle operations.
Shallo-Tow™ systems offer a lower-profile track (~3” depth), making them ideal for facilities with limited pit depth or installation constraints. These lighter-duty conveyors use a simplified chain design that slides on lubricated wear bars and installs quickly with self-anchoring tracks.
- Modular track designs for easy cleaning, inspection, and maintenance
- Powered or non-powered spurs for sorting and accumulation
- Heat-treated chain components reduce maintenance and increase uptime
- No escort chains needed for directional changes—smooth roller turns handle it all
Key Benefits
- Cost-effective operation: Low energy use, no batteries, no fumes, and minimal wear
- Cleaner facility: No fluid leaks or emissions common with AGVs or forklifts
- Traffic control: Dedicated path reduces aisle congestion and product damage
- Productivity gains: Continuous, paced flow minimizes manual handling
- Live storage: Circulating tow carts allow for buffering during peak periods
- Quick install: Minimal concrete work required—ideal for new or retrofit facilities
Applications
Towline conveyors are a proven solution for a variety of high-volume environments:
- Order Picking & Sorting
- Automatic Loading & Unloading
- Storage & Retrieval
- Assembly Lines & Finishing Systems
- Heavy Parts and Component Transport
Why IMH Systems?
- Over 20 years of experience with custom conveyor systems
- Turnkey installation: mechanical, controls, integration & testing
- Upgrades, retrofits, and replacements for legacy systems
- On-site support and responsive service teams
- Backed by industry-leading equipment and engineering
Ready to Tow More, Spend Less
Whether you’re expanding, replacing, or launching a new facility, IMH Systems can help you design a towline conveyor system that scales with your operation. Let’s build a smarter, safer, more efficient way to move your materials.