Flexible Material Handling

Now you can single-source your loading and unloading needs. Flexible Material Handling offers full lines of both Nestaflex flexible gravity and power-driven conveyors. Nestaflex conveyors expand, contract, flex and move. Use as stand-alone units or in combination with other conveyors in manufacturing, assembly, retail, distribution and processing facilities.

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NestaFlex 1.6 Power Roller Conveyor

It operates on DC drive motors with a 120VAC converter, delivering variable speeds of 0-120 feet per minute PLUS standard reversible action. The POWER ELITE with its innovative design, requires less storage space when fully retracted, and with its ALL-BOLTED construction and durable design, this conveyor is the smart solution for distribution centers where there is high volume cross docking, loading and unloading applications.

Features such as built in impact conveyor, electronic indexing, zero pressure accumulation, and power assist, the POWER ELITE is the next step in automating your application. The 1.6 is also a smart solution in packaging and manufacturing applications allowing greater product control and maximizing worker efficiency. Like all NESTAFLEX conveyors the 1.6 POWER ELITE is portable, expandable and be configured to meet specific material handling needs. The all roller power conveyor is also available as the 1.9 Power Plus with 1.9" diameter steel rollers.

Standard features and options:

• All steel construction
• Available in 14", 18" and 24" widths
• 100 pounds per linear foot - level capacity. On 3° incline, 50 pounds per linear foot
• Legs are made from heavy-duty steel tubing and have welded, double horizontal cross braces
• 1.72" wide side links are made from steel
• Standard 6" x 2" swivel casters. Optional 8" x 2" casters available. Both have metal brakes
• Standard axle centers are 5 1/4". Optional 4" and 3" axle centers are available to convey small cartons
• Electronic/mechanical package stop is optional
• 1.6" diameter rollers (1.9" on the 1.9 model) are made from 16-gauge steel and have precision bearings and a 1/4" diameter polyurethane drive belt. Both have steel foot brake that locks wheel and swivel simultaneously
• One year factory warranty

NestaFlex 376 Gravity Skate Wheel Conveyor

The ALL STEEL reinforced leg and frame design provides the strength necessary to handle heavy cartons in an industrial environment. The all bolted design uses shoulder bolts, steel lock nuts and is additionally secured with industrial thread lock to help reduce maintenance.

The FOUR POINT leg connection gives additional strength to the 376 model making your conveyor last longer! The ALL-STEEL construction provides unmatched structural integrity, whether the conveyor is extended, contracted or configured in simple or compound curves. Adjustable inner legs vary the height to achieve gravity flow. The fixed leg option gives added durability to application specific designs. The NESTAFLEX 376 has a proven track record in the industry and is the choice for medium to high volume shipping and receiving departments.

Standard features and options:

• Available in 18", 24" and 30" widths. Lengths can be tailored to your specific application
• AL - Standard 28" - 36". Other height adjustments available
• FL - Fixed leg heights are available in a variety of configurations
• 1 1/4" O.D., heavy duty square steel tubing with adjustable reinforced inner leg, double, welded cross braces are zinc plated. Four point bolted leg connection to the skate wheel axles and the 7 gauge steel side links
• AL - Standard 5" x 1 1/2" casters with heavy duty stem. Casters with swivel/wheel steel lock pedal brakes are provided on the first and last legs. 6" x 2" and 8" x 2" casters are available for added strength and mobility. FL - Standard 6" x 2" casters with the option for 5" or 8" casters depending on the application
• 5/16" diameter steel axles. Standard axle centers are 5 1/4". 4" and 3" are available for smaller cartons
• Couplers are standard. Optional universal connectors available to connect to other types of conveyors
• Standard retractable package stop serves also as an ergonomic handle
• Two-year factory warranty

NestaFlex 376PL Gravity Skate Wheel Conveyor

Fixed height perpendicular legs make sure your conveyor pitch remains constant and provides gravity flow, while the HERRINGBONE TRANSITION centers the product on the 376PL as it goes from your fixed conveyor to the truck loading system.

Storage is made simple by the GUIDE TRACK SYSTEM designed to allow you to store the 376PL under your fixed conveyor to maximize control and storage space. The 376PL is the 1st conveyor to offer ALL STEEL perpendicular leg brackets, giving you the highest quality conveyor on the market while reducing maintenance cost.

Standard features and options:

• Available in 18", 24" and 30" widths. 36" available upon request. Lengths can be tailored to your specific application
• Preset individual leg heights are application specific. To maintain gravity flow, a pitch of 5/16 per foot is recommended. Conveyor height is engineered to your specific application
• Zinc plated 1 1/4 O.D. steel tubing with reinforced inner leg and double cross braces
• Standard 6"x 2" casters with heavy duty stem. Casters with swivel/ wheel lock steel pedal brakes are provided on the first and last legs. 8" x 2" casters available for added strength and mobility
• 5/16" diameter steel axles. Standard axle centers are 5 1/4". 4" and 3" are available for smaller cartons
• 5/16" diameter steel axles. Standard axle centers are 5 1/4". 4" and 3" are available for smaller cartons
• Optional universal connectors available to connect to other conveyors
• Standard retractable package stop serves also as an ergonomic handle
• Two-year factory warranty

NestaFlex 275 Gravity Skate Wheel Conveyor

The ALL-STEEL reinforced leg and frame design provides the strength necessary to handle heavy cartons and industrial atmospheres. The ALL-STEEL construction provides unmatched structural integrity, whether the conveyor is extended, compacted or configured in simple or compound curves.

Adjustable inner legs vary height to achieve gravity flow. The NESTAFLEX 275 has a proven track record in the manufacturing field and is the choice for medium to high volume shipping and receiving departments.

Permanent Quick Connect (patented)

Provides "no tools required" installation. The Permanent Quick Connect simplifies field assembly, enabling one person to easily and permanently connect conveyors. Connecting brackets are zinc-plated, 11-gauge steel.

Assembly of the hand knob sets and lock washers that make a secure and permanent connection can be completed without tools. Both sides of the conveyor operate independently across the connection, allowing one portion of the conveyor to be opened or closed before the adjoining portion.

This feature makes the conveyor easier to maneuver. Additional links can be added to maintain curves in shipping and receiving applications.

Standard features and options:

• Fully extended - 275 pounds per linear foot
• Standard: 28" to 36". Optional: 24" to 28", 36" to 44", 44" to 52"
• 1-1/8" OD, 12-gauge steel tubing with adjustable reinforced inner leg and double cross-braces, zinc plated. Incremental height marks are provided on outer leg to facilitate uniform pitch adjustment. Four-point bolted leg connection to skate wheel axles and side links
• Standard 5-1/4" axle centers. To accommodate small packages, restrictors are available for 3" or 4" centers
• 5/16" diameter steel axles
• Conveyor side links are made from 11-gauge steel
• 7-gauge, zinc-plated steel. Top connections are provided by 5/16" steel axles with lock nuts. Cross-point connections are steel pivot pints with spring-loaded retainers. Bottom connections are a combination of pivot pins and 5/16" steel tie rods
• Heavy-duty 1-1/8" OD, 12-gauge steel tubing with 1/4" steel brackets, zinc plated. Box stop folds down when connecting the conveyor to equipment or other conveyors. The box stop is also a convenient push/pull handle
• Two-year factory warranty

NestaFlex 226 Gravity Skate Wheel Conveyor

This unit is engineered to handle multi-sized cartons in low to medium volume applications.The ALL-STEEL construction provides unmatched structural integrity, whether the conveyor is extended, compacted or configured in simple or compound curves.

Adjustable inner legs vary height to achieve gravity flow. The NESTAFLEX 226 is the choice for use in retail store level applications, packaging areas, assembly lines and in low volume shipping and receiving departments.

Standard features and options:

• All steel construction
• Available in 14", 18" and 24" widths. Lengths can be tailored to your needs
• Standard adjustable heights from 28" to 44". Other height adjustments available
• Zinc-plated, heavy-duty leg supports are made from 1 1/8" square steel tubing and feature a welded cross member.
• Conveyor side links are made from 11-gauge steel
• Standard heavy-duty 5" x 1 1/2" swivel casters with steel foot brake on both ends
• Skate wheel axles are 5/16" diameter. Standard axle centers are 5 1/4", 4" and 3" to handle small cartons. Other options are available
• Couplers are standard. Optional universal connectors are available to couple to other extendable conveyor brands
• Retractable package stop serves as an ergonomic handle
• Unidirectional side guards available for special product needs

• Optional impact section available for receiving application

• Optional swing stick available for dock less receiving applications
• 18-month factory warranty

NestaFlex NTL Drive-Out Extendable Conveyor

With its heavy-duty, all-steel construction and oversize wheels, NTL is built to withstand contact in high-forklift-traffic areas. Powered belt, gravity roller and minimum pressure accumulation make the NTL ideal for trailer applications from 20-55 feet, including distribution centers, parcel/postal facilities, food/grocery applications and third-party logistics.

The photo eye flow-control system properly controls package feed to ensure that packages are always present with minimal back pressure, maximizing operator productivity. With NTL, loading and unloading operations are fast, safe and easy.

Controls conveniently located on the front of the boom include belt start/stop buttons, extend/retract buttons, emergency stop, pullout tray brake, extension stop bar, and the optional fan and manual or power steering. The unit's VFD system can flow product at rates up to 150 feet per minute.

Standard features and options:

• All steel construction
• Available in 14", 18" and 24" widths. Lengths can be tailored to your needs
• Standard adjustable heights from 28" to 44". Other height adjustments available
• Zinc-plated, heavy-duty leg supports are made from 1 1/8" square steel tubing and feature a welded cross member.
• Conveyor side links are made from 11-gauge steel
• Standard heavy-duty 5" x 1 1/2" swivel casters with steel foot brake on both ends
• Skate wheel axles are 5/16" diameter. Standard axle centers are 5 1/4", 4" and 3" to handle small cartons. Other options are available
• Couplers are standard. Optional universal connectors are available to couple to other extendable conveyor brands
• Retractable package stop serves as an ergonomic handle
• Unidirectional side guards available for special product needs

• Optional impact section available for receiving application

• Optional swing stick available for dock less receiving applications
• 18-month factory warranty