Zero Pressure — No Product Damage

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When a zone is occupied, the upstream zone stops completely. The result is controlled product flow without pressure buildup between adjacent loads.

Zero Pressure Operation: Each zone activates independently via photo eyes or sensor rollers. Product enters, zone stops, upstream zones queue without contact pressure. Result: zero product damage from line pressure buildup.
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Zero-pressure accumulation, also called ZPA, is used when cartons, totes, cases, pallets, or unit loads must queue without damaging contact pressure.

ApplicationBest ACSI FamilyWhy It FitsRelated Search Terms
Cartons / totes190MRA, 190ZPA, 190ABE, 190LSEZone control protects lighter packages, cartons, totes, and cases from line pressure.zero pressure accumulation conveyor, ZPA conveyor, MDR conveyor.
24VDC MDR190MRAMotorized driven roller technology provides quiet, efficient zero-pressure accumulation.24VDC MDR conveyor, motorized roller conveyor.
Medium-duty chain-driven accumulation22ACDEAir-operated chain-driven live roller accumulation for medium-duty positive-drive applications.CDLR accumulation conveyor, photo eye accumulation conveyor.
Pallet accumulation251CDA, 251CDE, 251ACDA, 251ACDE, DCEHeavy-duty pallet accumulation systems for controlled queuing and staging.pallet accumulation conveyor, zero pressure pallet conveyor.
FAQ

Zero-Pressure Accumulation Questions.

What is zero-pressure accumulation?

Zero-pressure accumulation stops an occupied zone so upstream products queue without pushing against each other. It is used to reduce product damage and control flow.

What is the difference between ZPA and minimum pressure?

ZPA keeps products separated with no contact pressure, while minimum-pressure accumulation allows controlled light contact and can be a more economical option when product damage risk is low.

Can pallets be accumulated?

Yes. ACSI manufactures pallet accumulation conveyor models for heavier loads, including air-operated and photo-eye controlled systems.

When should MDR be considered?

MDR, or motorized driven roller conveyor, is often considered for quieter, energy-efficient, modular accumulation of cartons, totes, and cases.

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