Overview
The CDLR 5.0 is an extra heavy duty chain driven live roller conveyor engineered for applications where standard powered roller systems fall short. With 5-inch diameter rollers rated at 7,836 lbs each, this conveyor delivers the positive drive force needed to transport loaded pallets, drums, heavy containers, and oversized unit loads through demanding production and distribution environments.
Each roller is powered through a chain-and-sprocket drive system that eliminates slippage and maintains consistent product movement at controlled speeds. The conveyor is reversible with fixed or variable speed options ranging from 5 to 150 feet per minute, and it supports effective widths from 5 inches to 120 inches in any increment. Section lengths are available from 1 foot through 12 feet, and welded butt couplers allow multiple sections to be bolted together for longer conveyor runs.
Standard Specifications
The CDLR 5.0 is built on structural steel channel frames with welded cross members. Three frame sizes are available: 7 in. x 9.8#, 8 in. x 11.5#, and 10 in. x 15.3# structural channel. An optional structural angle is available on one side for applications that require rollers to sit high in the frame.
Drive chains are sized to match the application. No. 60, 80, or 100 chain is selected based on the total chain pull required. Formed steel chain guards — welded on the lower portion and bolted on the upper — fully enclose the drive chains on both sides for safer operation around heavy loads.
Rollers are constructed from 5-inch diameter, 3/4-inch wall steel tubing. Each roller includes two Type A sprockets welded to the tube and sealed precision bearings. The standard axle is a 1-11/16-inch round bar retained by a keeper bar and pin. An optional 1-7/16-inch round axle with sealed precision bearings is also available.
Motors range from 1/4 HP through 7-1/2 HP at 230/460V, 3 phase, 60 Hz. All motors are totally enclosed, fan cooled, and use a C-face mount paired with a sealed worm gear speed reducer. Optional electrical controls include reversing or non-reversible motor starters, available mounted and wired or shipped loose.
Applications
The CDLR 5.0 is designed for the heaviest material handling tasks in manufacturing, heavy industry, and distribution. Its extra heavy duty construction supports applications where loads can exceed several thousand pounds per unit, and the positive chain-and-sprocket drive ensures reliable movement without roller slippage.
Common applications for this extra heavy duty roller conveyor include pallet transport through production lines, drum handling in filling and staging operations, heavy container movement in automotive and steel fabrication, and integration with stretch wrappers, strapping machines, and robotic work cells. The reversible drive and variable speed control make it well suited for loading, unloading, staging, and accumulation of heavy products.
Selection Assistance
Choosing the right extra heavy duty conveyor starts with the load. Determine the weight, dimensions, and bottom surface of the product being transported. Confirm whether the application requires fixed or variable speed, and whether the conveyor must operate in a single direction or reverse. Facility layout, required conveyor length, effective width, motor voltage, and any integration with upstream or downstream equipment should also be considered during the planning process.
Barron Equipment can help evaluate your application and recommend the right CDLR configuration. Request a quote to get started.