Motorised Drive Roller Conveyor
Intelligent, modular, zero-pressure accumulation
The MDR Series is a modular 24V DC roller conveyor adaptable to any intralogistics application — operating as a transport conveyor or ZPA (Zero Pressure Accumulation) system with Run-on-Demand energy saving, variable speed control, and flexible zone recognition.
Zero pressure accumulation
Products never contact each other — ideal for e-commerce and parcel operations.
Variable speed control
Fully adjustable conveyor speed from 7–120 m/min for any material handling application.
Modular & configurable
Straights, curves, merges and diverts available to suit any layout.
Built for demanding intralogistics
The MDR Series is the go-to choice for warehousing, transport & freight logistics, carton & tote handling, food & beverage, order picking lines, machine feed lines, and many more demanding intralogistics environments.
- Warehousing & distribution
- Carton & tote handling
- Transport & freight logistics
- Food & beverage
- Machine feed lines
- Order picking lines
Overview
Configurable as a transport conveyor or ZPA zero-pressure accumulation system where products never contact each other — fully customisable to your project requirements.
- Transport conveyor or Zero Pressure Accumulation (ZPA) modes
- Run on Demand — rollers only run when product is present
- Variable speeds via control-card settings
- Flexible zone recognition for long articles spanning multiple zones
- Available in straights, 90°, 60°, 45°, 30° curves, merges & diverts
- 24V DC drive — safe low-voltage operation
- ‘O’ Ring or Poly Vee drive band transmission
Technical specifications
Standard configurations are listed below. Zone lengths, roller pitch and control cards are configured to your throughput and product mix — the full datasheet covers card options, wiring and zone logic.
| Max. length | Unlimited — application specific |
| Roller pitches | 60, 90, 120 & 150 mm |
| Side guides | Rail type or channel type |
| Conveyor speed | 7–120 m/min |
| Max. load rating | 30 kg per zone |
| Operating temperature | 0°C to +40°C |
| Drive transmission | MDR (Motorised Drive Roller), ‘O’ Ring / Poly Vee drive bands |
| Rated voltage | 24V DC |
| Drive roller | 24V DC MDR, 50 mm Ø (nom.) |
| Roller tube material | MS zinc plated, PVC or stainless steel |
| Frame channel | 10-gauge mild steel, 120 mm channel depth |
| Back-to-back width | 320–1020 mm in 100 mm increments |
| Profile height | 120 mm (nom.) |
* Specifications may vary based on application. Contact us for detailed information.
Frequently asked questions
What does zero-pressure accumulation mean?
Product accumulates in discrete zones without touching. Each zone stops independently, so cartons never press against one another — protecting fragile goods and preventing jams.
Why 24V rather than a single line shaft?
Each zone has its own motorised roller, so only the zones carrying product draw power. Idle zones stop. That cuts energy use and noise, and a fault affects one zone rather than the whole line.
Can MDR integrate with our WMS?
Yes. Zone control cards accept signals from upstream systems, so the conveyor can be driven by your WMS or WCS for release, sortation and diverts.
Is it suitable for high throughput?
Yes. MDR is designed for high-throughput intralogistics, with zone logic that keeps product flowing rather than batching and releasing.
Where are your MDR conveyors made?
Designed and manufactured at our Epping facility in Melbourne, and installed across Australia.
Ready to explore automation?
Contact us today and speak with a member of our team.
