While the concept of using angled rollers to handle cases has been utilized for many years, a new technology has emerged called ARESTM (Angled Roller Engagement System) that controls and directs the flow of products traveling on the Angled Roller Belt. Other equipment which provides some of the same type of product control includes Slat and Shoe Style Diverters.

The concept with Angled Roller Belt technology, licensed by Intralox®, is the integration of small rollers into the plastic belt and engaging them to control the motion of the packages traveling on the belt surface. By controlling the engagement of the transport roller, the motion of the package can be predetermined. This technology can be utilized in turning, switching, merging, singulating and diverting products.

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