Warehouse & Distribution Center Conveyor Systems.

ACSI builds the conveyor equipment that moves product through warehouses and distribution centers — from pallet handling conveyors at the dock to carton flow in pick aisles and staging lanes at the outbound shipping area. We manufacture both straightforward catalog equipment and engineered conveyor options for demanding distribution operations.

At the pallet level, ACSI’s drag chain conveyor family is the workhorse. The DC drag chain conveyor runs on two No. 60 single-pitch conveyor chains on 36″ centers and handles pallets and skids at low elevations — available with 12″ elevation as an option. The DCE photo eye controlled accumulating drag chain adds zero-pressure zone accumulation for pallet queuing without contact. Standard floor support height is 24″ to the top of the chain, with higher and lower options available.

For pallet staging and accumulation where longer runs and larger load counts are needed, the 251-series chain-driven pallet conveyors provide heavy-duty zero-pressure accumulation. The 251CDE photo eye controlled accumulator handles unit loads up to 4,000 pounds per zone and total conveyor live loads up to 42,000 pounds at the 2 HP motor level — suitable for fully loaded pallets staged in receiving or outbound areas. Zone lengths are available in 36″ through 72″ increments, and multiple zone configurations allow systems of up to 30 zones per single drive. Air-operated pallet accumulation variants (251ACDA, 251ACDE) are also available for applications requiring pneumatic control.

For carton and case flow in pick aisles, receiving lines, and shipping staging, ACSI’s gravity roller conveyor line covers the range from light-duty 13/8″ diameter roller models (138-series) to heavy-gauge 2-5/8″ and 3-1/2″ diameter options for heavier case weights. Standard conveying widths from 12″ through approximately 59″ are available, with curves, spurs, and accessories for routing product through complex aisle layouts. Standard gravity models in our Zip Ship program ship within a few working days.

Belt conveyors — particularly our HPB heavy duty slider bed and 190RB roller bed models — are specified for powered sections where gravity is insufficient: inclines, declining runs between levels, and powered staging lanes feeding automated sortation or shipping areas.

ACSI manufactures the conveyor equipment for warehouse and distribution projects — from a single replacement conveyor to multi-zone pallet staging and carton-flow layouts. ACSI distributors provide application support, system integration, installation, and local service while drawing on our standard product line, factory options, and custom-engineered equipment.