live-roller conveyor
mechanical device
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A live-roller conveyor is a type of conveyor that uses a series of parallel rollers mounted on a frame. Unlike gravity-roller conveyors, which rely on gravity or manual pushing, live-roller conveyors are power-driven. This propulsion is typically achieved through a belt that presses against the underside of the rollers or by a chain connected to sprockets on the rollers. These conveyors are used to move materials mechanically, primarily in industrial settings, but also in warehousing and freight handling.12
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