What type of product do accumulator conveyors handle?

Accumulator conveyors are designed to handle overflow materials effectively. These systems are particularly useful in situations where products need to be temporarily held or accumulated before proceeding to the next step in the production or packaging process. The mechanism of an accumulator conveyor allows for the control of product flow, making it ideal for managing items that may not be ready for immediate processing or that need to be sorted, assembled, or packaged cumulatively without creating a backlog.

While small lightweight items, fragile products, and liquid products are also handled in various types of conveyor systems, they do not specifically highlight the unique role of accumulator conveyors in managing surplus or overflow scenarios. Accumulator conveyors focus on organizing and managing inventory flow, ensuring that production processes remain smooth and efficient even when dealing with variations in product availability or processing speed.