SpanTech Material Handling Conveyors

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Span Tech conveyors are our top selling conveyors. North America's largest Automation Integrators trust Span Tech because of its incredible reliability and flexibility.

Span Tech conveyors are so good because they offer so many more benefits when compared to your traditional conveyor supplier.  There are unique features of Span Tech material handling conveyor that put them in a class of their own because they can be easily configured to merge, lane, accumulate, elevate and lowerate via standard component modules.  Additionally, their accumulation conveyors are designed for efficient storage and retrieval of products in processing lines, enhancing workflow and productivity. Furthermore, Span Tech's transfer conveyors excel in smoothly moving products between different stages of the production process, ensuring a seamless and efficient transition.

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Captured Chain System in Material Handling Conveyors

Captured chains allow our material handling conveyors to be simultaneously dual driven (head and tail) with no special controls, reducing belt tension and allowing for much longer continuous chain lengths.

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Standard Componentry in SpanTech Conveyors

Span Tech conveyors are built from a standard set of base components making future revisions and servicing incredibly easy. Your conveyors will retain their value even after decades of operation.

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Engineered Transfers for Efficient Conveyor Systems

Our extensive standard transfer offering includes gravity rollers, dead plate slides and chutes, powered rollers and our popular MicroSpan powered belt transfers. Our MicroSpan transfers, utilizing 1/4" nose-bars allow for smooth active transfer of products as small as 25mm.

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EZ Guide: Adjustable Conveyor Guide Rails

A revolutionary guide rail system that enables wholesale rail width adjustments in seconds and seamless adjustability through curve sections.

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Silent Running Conveyors for Noise Reduction

Span Tech conveyors are the quietest in the industry running at 42dBA which compares to the noise in a library setting.  Less noise equals less wear.

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Built-in Automation in SpanTech Conveyor Systems

To reduce your engineering requirements, we offer a number of standard pre-engineered Automation Building Blocks including merge, lane, twist, helical bend, pack station, topper lift and divert modules.

Impressive SpanTech Conveyor Statistics

Cost-Effective Material Handling with SpanTech Conveyors

75000+

SpanTech Conveyor Installations & Setup Guide

Span Tech conveyor is a 50 year old established brand with a worldwide footprint and fully developed parts and service support system.
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Years of Reliable SpanTech Conveyor Performance

Average anticipated lifespan of a Span Tech Conveyor operating at 99.9% uptime. They can be easily re-configured at any time to prolong asset life.
50%

Lower Cost of Ownership with SpanTech Conveyors

Anticipated reduction in cost ownership over the lifespan of the material handling conveyor as compared to small shop custom built systems.
42dBA

Reduced Noise Levels in SpanTech Conveyor Systems

Span Tech conveyors run quiet. They do because of expert design engineering and quality build that has gone into every component.

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SpanTech Designer Series Material Handling Conveyors

A highly flexible design means easy solutions to tough challenges
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Ergonomic Hand Pack Stations for Improved Efficiency

Increase case packing efficiency with a low risk rapid return on investment
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Topper Lift: Innovative Product Elevation Solution

Gently elevates and lower products without the need for flights
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High-Speed Horizontal Conveyor Switch System

Rapid horizontal product lane switching up to 400ppm
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EZ Guide Rapid Adjust Rail System for Conveyors

Changeover lane guide widths through straights and cuves in seconds
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Non-Powered Conveyor Systems for Smooth Transfers

Built from standard Span Tech components for end of line applications
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Designer Series: Advanced SpanTech Conveyor Features

Span Tech conveyors are the perfect choice for conveying products between manufacturing processes such as bagger to checkweigher or carton erector to case packer.

Diverse SpanTech Conveyor Chain Options
Plain blue or white acetal, high friction SantoPrene flat or raised links, low back pressure tube top or barrel roller, integrated moving side guards, flights and much more.  It is easy to re-configure these options on your plant floor if your process or product requirements change.
Highly Reconfigurable Material Handling Conveyors
Straight running sections, curved sections and vertical transitions are all based on standard componentry so it is very easy to re-configure the orientation in the field in a matter of hours.
Innovative Captured Chain Technology in SpanTech Conveyors
Span Tech conveyors use a captured chain technology so the conveyors can pulled, pushed, mid-driven or combinations of all three.  This allows for longer conveyor runs between transfers and opposing back-bends in single runs.
Low Maintenance SpanTech Material Handling Conveyors
The standard drive ends use a bayonet slide connection to the standard side frames.  They house sealed-for-life bearings that are fully protected from environmental contaminants for ultra long lifespan with no maintenance requirement.
Engineered Transfer Conveyors for Sensitive Products
There is a wide range of pre-engineered transfers including gravity rollers and powered take-off low profile belt transfers allowing smooth transfer for any size product. 
Customizable Frame Materials for SpanTech Conveyors
Standard systems manufactured from stainless steel and are full wash-down ready.  Aluminum and Powder coated frames are available upon request.
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Enhancing Efficiency with Ergonomic Hand Pack Stations

These quick pay-back systems are perfect for budget minded manufacturers seeking productivity improvements. They also help reduce repetitive strain and other injuries that occur with manual hand packing.

  • Straight running or curved configurations.
  • Carton conveyor is "twisted" to an optimized ergonomic angle to facilitate box loading while maintaining straight wrist alignment.
  • Product conveyor elevation in relation to case opening height is also adjusted to minimize product lifting.
  • E-Stop Pull Cord system ensures quick action in emergency situations.
  • Systems are pre-engineered with option tweaks for rapid deployment.
  • Affordable Wash down models are available.
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The Span Tech "Topper Lift"

Topper Lifts gently raise or lower products at inclines up to 65 degrees without the need for flights. We use the un-supported return belt of the upper conveyor to gently cradle product travelling on the lower conveyor.

  • Elevate or lower products up to 65 degrees with no flights.
  • Run varying size products with no set up or adjustment.
  • The gentle cushioning will not damage sensitive products.  Our Topper Lifts are used to elevate Kleenex cartons with zero deformation.
  • The same elevating Topper Lift can be simply run in reverse to lower products.
  • There is no requirement for complex controls.  The entire system runs on two VFD's that control the relative speed of upper blanket and lower conveyor belt speed.
  • Affordable Wash down models are available.
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High-Speed Horizontal Switch for Material Handling

Products are moved on a series of sliding Delrin carriers. The carriers slide freely from side to side on stainless steel carrier rods and their paths are controlled with our jam-free switching module and track guides.

  • Designed to split product in 1:2, 1:3 and many other configurations.
  • Incredible reliability and low maintenance is a result of our proprietary jam-free technology.
  • Switching speeds of up to 400 switches per minute are possible.
  • The controls are simple and the main switch function operates via on/off FESTO DFM short stroke cylinder triggered by photo-eye.
  • The maximum overall switching width is 48".
  • The carriers can removed without tools for servicing.
  • Guarding or light curtains are available.
  • Affordable Wash down models are available with Carrier Rods available in 304 Stainless Steel.
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EZ Guide Conveyor Rail Adjustment System

Our latest innovation is the creation of a revolutionary guide rail system that enables wholesale rail width adjustments in seconds and seamless adjustability through curve sections.

  • EZ Guides eliminate un-safe protruding rail rods and brackets.
  • Rail widths can now be repeatedly adjusted in seconds without the need for tooling reducing time for product changeovers.
  • The radius of the guides automatically adjusts as the guide width is increased or decreased in the curve.  This allows for seamless guides throughout the entire length of conveyor.  
  • EZ Guide allows for adjustable rails on both sides or one side with fixed rail datum.
  • EZ Guides do not only need to be installed on Span Tech conveyors.  They can be fitted onto any existing or new OEM conveyor system.  
  • EZ Guide systems are fully wash down.
  • EZ Guides are surprisingly affordable with total installation cost only slightly more than conventional adjustable rail systems.
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