Merging conveyor is used to merge or combine two or more individual conveyor lines into one single line. Each induct line flows seamlessly to the merge line. Combining or merging lines reduces the space needed to transport goods or products, as each line that flows to the same zone can be merged while continuously flowing.
The primary purpose of a merge conveyor is to control and regulate the flow of products from multiple conveyor lines, ensuring a smooth and organized transition of items onto a shared path.
Merge conveyors are frequently employed in distribution centers, warehouses, and e-commerce centers where products from different induction lines or processes need to be combined onto a single conveyor for further processing or sorting.
Merge conveyors typically consist of conveyor belts or rollers, sensors, spurs, and control systems. The sensors detect the presence of products, and the spurs control the direction in which products are merged onto the main conveyor.
Merge conveyors can be integrated into larger conveyor systems and are often compatible with other conveyor types, such as sortation conveyors, to create a seamless material handling process.
