Cable Conveyors, also known as cable track conveyors, utilize a flexible, enclosed cable and disc system to move containers or packages along a guided path. The system consists of evenly spaced discs attached to a coated steel cable that travels through a continuous tube or enclosed track. As the cable moves, the discs gently push products forward with minimal contact, making this system ideal for transporting lightweight, rigid containers such as empty cans. The enclosed design offers excellent product protection and reduces contamination, making cable conveyors well-suited for clean or controlled production environments.

These conveyors are especially common in beverage and food packaging operations, often positioned early in the production line to transfer empty containers between processes like depalletizing, rinsing, or filling. Key features include:

• Gentle, low-friction movement to prevent tipping or damage
• Tight-radius turns and vertical routing to navigate complex plant layouts
• Fully enclosed design for hygienic and contamination-sensitive applications
• Energy-efficient and quiet operation with minimal moving parts
• Low maintenance and long service life in continuous-use environments

Typical products and applications include:

• Empty aluminum cans: Moved from depalletizers to rinser/fillers in beverage lines
• Plastic PET bottles: Transported in bulk before filling or labeling, maintaining container integrity
• Glass jars: Carefully conveyed to minimize impact and avoid breakage
• Single-serve drink containers: Routed efficiently through multiple stages of handling
• Rigid food tubs or trays: Transferred hygienically between washing and filling stations

Cable conveyors offer a compact, sanitary, and reliable conveying solution for moving empty containers across long distances and through intricate pathways, making them a vital component in high-efficiency packaging systems.