Many nursery and greenhouse operations have a need to move

plants in large quantities . Most people prefer lightweight aluminum

conveyors that are portable and easy to move. Some manufactures make

conveyors that have a drive unit and connecting slave units that run

off the powered unit. Some transfer the power from section to section

with a variety of ways. One is through the belt itself , however

problems can arise with the fluctuation of temperature. The belts have

to be tightened up so that slipping does not occur. It proves to be

an irritation to the user as he needs to focus on the job at hand

(moving plants). Also the gears that are connected at the ends of the

drive rollers tend to get debris packed in the teeth and the gears

chatter and grow apart and will eventually slip causing the slave

units not to work without a jerking motion.

Another style of transferring power from a drive unit to the

other slave units is through a drive shaft method. This is better

than the transfer of power through the belt method , however these

styles are very costly and prove to be fragile . They work well and do

not have as much jerking motion as the belt transfer.

We at Mitchell Ellis Products manufacture an aluminum

conveyor (EASYVEYOR) and the body is extruded aluminum. This is much

stronger than conveyors that are made from sheet aluminum and then

formed in a press brake. It will easily support 600 pounds and the

belt speed is variable from 0 - 40 feet per minute. It is powered by

a ¼ h.p. gear-motor and has simple chain and sprockets that are under

a very streamlined shroud. The controller is a D C unit that converts

110 volt to 12 volt. An optional toggle switch can be added for a

reverse.

Unlike other conveyor manufactures the EASYVEYOR has its own

gear-motor on every section ,so you never experience the jerking

motion or a loss of power that comes with slave units. Each section

only weighs 123 pounds so they can be handled with ease . It has a u-

shaped leg on each end to keep the conveyor height about 12 inches

above the ground. We offer tripod stands for those who wish to operate

at a waste high level. Using 2 tripods for the first section and then

only one tripod for the other connection units. The units have conduit

running the full length of the conveyor and have a 110 volt plug on

the tail end so as to provide a power connection for each 20 foot

section. The head or drive end has a steel slip in groove connection

that is simple to use , no complicated latches. The head pulley is

machined solid aluminum that is knurled 2.25 inch diameter to provide

plenty of grip. The tail pulley is 1.9 inch in diameter and smooth.

Both the head and tail pulley are v-grooved to aid in tracking the

belt.

Holes can be drilled in the legs and a solid steel rod slipped

through to become an axle so that wheels can be added. Either solid or

pneumatic wheels will work. Some customers do this and connect the 20

foot sections together to be a loading conveyor on a loading dock. The

power cord should be at least 12 gauge and never used to power over

5 sections . In the event that 6 conveyors are needed another power

source is required. This will prevent overheating and drawing to many

amps. Each conveyor draws 1.0 amps. The EASYVEYOR has proved to be a

reliable conveyor for over 20 years . The beauty about this conveyor

is that you can use in different lengths. They can be separated and

used for different applications such as in-feed conveyors for the

potting machine. A limit switch can be added to stop and start the

belt automatically.

For more information or questions please contact ....

Sean Ellis or Mitchell Ellis at ellisproducts@zebra.net

web site www.ellisproducts.com

phone 251 649 6466 usa

fax 251 649 6602 usa