Low-Profile 24V Conveyor with Flat Motor Technology
Standard motor driven roller conveyors place a cylindrical motor inside the roller, which sets a minimum roller diameter and limits how low the conveying surface can sit. The NorthAmCon Omni FMDR takes a different approach by using a flat-profile motor that reduces overall roller height. This lower profile creates more vertical clearance under the conveyor for wiring, accessories, and integration components — and allows the conveyor to fit into tighter spaces where standard MDR systems cannot.
The FMDR uses band-driven ABEC precision bearing rollers instead of O-rings or gearboxes, which makes it virtually silent in operation. For distribution centers, fulfillment operations, and packaging lines where noise levels matter, this is a meaningful advantage over conventional powered roller systems.
Key Advantages
Energy efficient. The FMDR operates on a run-on-demand basis. Zones power up only when product is present and shut down when idle, reducing energy consumption compared to continuously running conveyor systems.
Virtually silent. Band-driven ABEC rollers with no gearbox eliminate the mechanical noise that conventional powered conveyors produce. This supports quieter work environments in fulfillment centers, packaging areas, and facilities near office or retail spaces.
Modular and easy to maintain. Only one motor needs to be stocked for the entire system. Quick-connect wiring enables plug-and-play installation and fast zone replacement without specialized tools or extended downtime.
Lower roller height. The flat motor design reduces the conveyor profile, creating space for sensors, divert mechanisms, and other accessories that would otherwise compete for vertical clearance.
Long service life. The brushless DC motor eliminates brush wear, extending motor life and reducing maintenance intervals compared to brushed motor alternatives.
Specifications
- Drive Type: 24V brushless DC flat motor driven roller (FMDR)
- Speeds: Up to 180 FPM
- Conveying Widths: 13 in. to 48 in.
- Load Capacity: Up to 100 lbs. per zone
- Roller Sizes: 1.4 in. or 1.9 in. diameter, depending on drive type and application
- Bearings: ABEC precision, high performance and long life
- Drive Method: Band driven (O-ring driven also available)
- Accumulation: Transportation or zero pressure accumulation with independent zone control
- Installation: Quick connect, plug and play
Zero Pressure Accumulation
The FMDR supports zero pressure accumulation with independent zone control. Each conveyor zone operates independently — sensors detect when a downstream zone is occupied and hold the upstream zone until space becomes available. Products queue without touching, which protects fragile cartons, packaged goods, barcode labels, and items sensitive to back pressure. This capability is essential for automated fulfillment lines, packaging operations, and any system where product spacing must be maintained.
Available Accessories
The FMDR platform supports a range of accessories for system integration, including conveyor lift gates (manual, gas shock, spring, or pneumatic actuated), crowders and product positioning devices, 30° and 45° divert arms, pneumatic and 24V powered divert tables, pop-up stops for accumulating round products, and transfers in urethane, timing belt, or chain configurations.
Applications
The Omni FMDR is designed for light duty carton and tote handling in operations where quiet operation, energy efficiency, and compact design are priorities. Common installations include e-commerce order fulfillment, distribution center sort and ship lines, packaging and labeling operations, retail back-room automation, pharmaceutical and medical device distribution, and food and beverage case handling.
Selection Assistance from Barron Equipment
Specifying a 24V conveyor system requires evaluating product dimensions, weight, throughput, accumulation requirements, facility layout, and automation goals. Barron Equipment’s conveyor team provides application engineering, system design, installation, and service for NorthAmCon conveyor products across Iowa and the Midwest.