What is a minimum pressure accumulation conveyor?
It reduces driving force as products queue, allowing controlled light contact rather than full conveyor line pressure.
Minimum Pressure Accumulation
Minimum Pressure Accumulation Conveyor Systems.
A controlled, economical way to queue sturdy cartons and cases when light product-to-product contact is acceptable.
2 Models
Compare Minimum Pressure Accumulation Models.
Both ACSI models use belt-driven live rollers and reduce pressure as products queue. Choose the duty class that fits the product and application.
Zero vs. Minimum Pressure — Zero pressure: zones stop completely, no product contact. Best for fragile items. — Minimum pressure: zones slow with light controlled contact. More economical. Appropriate for sturdy cartons and cases.
Model 138CAP
Light Duty Minimum Pressure Accumulating
1-3/8″ roller belt driven. Gentle minimum pressure accumulation for light products.
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Model 190CAP
Medium Duty Minimum Pressure Accumulating
1.9″ roller belt driven. Medium duty minimum pressure accumulation.
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When Minimum Pressure Fits.
Minimum pressure accumulation is best evaluated by the conveyed product, acceptable contact, required queue length, operating rate, and conveyor geometry.
Model 138CAP — Light Duty
The 1-3/8″ roller platform is intended for lighter, consistently shaped cartons and cases that can tolerate controlled contact while accumulating.
Model 190CAP — Medium Duty
The 1.9″ roller platform provides a medium-duty option for sturdier cartons and cases requiring controlled accumulation on a belt-driven live roller conveyor.
Choose Minimum Pressure When
Products have stable bases, consistent shapes, and packaging that can accept light contact while queued. It can provide a straightforward, economical accumulation method.
Choose Zero Pressure When
Product separation matters, loads are fragile or variable, or downstream control requires independently released zones. Compare ACSI zero pressure accumulation conveyors.
Buyer Questions
Minimum Pressure Accumulation FAQs.
Answers to common questions about controlled contact, suitable products, ZPA, and model selection.
When is minimum pressure accumulation appropriate?
Sturdy, consistently shaped cartons and cases are typical candidates when their packaging can accept light contact.
How is minimum pressure different from zero pressure?
Minimum pressure permits controlled contact. Zero pressure uses independently controlled zones to prevent pressure between adjacent products.
Which ACSI minimum pressure model should I choose?
The 138CAP is light duty and the 190CAP is medium duty. Product size, weight, base, rate, queue length, and layout determine the final model.
Minimum Pressure Application Review
Plan Your Accumulation Conveyor.
Share the product, rate, acceptable contact, queue length, and layout. ACSI manufactures the conveyor equipment, and our distributors provide integration and installation.