Product Flow & Control Conveyors

Flow control conveyors regulate product spacing and speed to optimize performance in critical processes like labeling, inspection, and packaging. By maintaining consistent gaps, these systems reduce errors, improve print quality, and prevent bottlenecks to keep your line balanced and efficient.

Why Choose Product Flow & Control?

Maintain consistent gaps and smooth product flow through printers, labelers, X-ray machines, or case packers with pacing and metering conveyors. These solutions help prevent jams, improve throughput, and ensure accurate downstream operations.

Direct Conveyors offers flow control systems built on timing belt and flat belt platforms, combined with sensors and encoder feedback for precision. Whether you need simple pacing or advanced speed matching for high-speed packaging lines, our engineered solutions integrate seamlessly with your automation.

Common Applications
  • Pacing products before labeling or printing stations
  • Metering for X-ray or vision inspection systems
  • Speed matching between conveyors and packaging equipment
  • Controlled gapping for case packing or cartoning
  • Synchronizing flow for robotic pick-and-place operations
Compatible Platforms
  • Flat-Top Chain – Ideal for multi-lane merging and heavy-duty applications
  • Flat Belt Conveyors – Smooth pacing for cartons, bottles, and packaged goods
  • Sensor & Encoder Options – Integrated feedback for dynamic speed adjustments
Key Features
  • Servo or VFD-driven speed control
  • Encoder feedback for accurate spacing
  • Adjustable guides for product stability
  • Integration-ready for vision and labeling systems
  • Scalable designs for high-speed packaging environments

Custom conveyor designed for your exact needs

Don’t settle for off-the-shelf systems. Our engineers specialize in creating efficient, cost-effective conveyor designs that maximize productivity and ROI. Whether you need a single line or a complete material handling system, we’ll help you get it right the first time.