New VectoRoller to improve lateral package movement
Omni Metalcraft RSL announces the introduction of VectoRoller, a patent-pending conveyor roller engineered to help reduce friction during lateral package movement in warehouse, fulfillment, and 3PL operations.
Traditional conveyor rollers are optimized for movement along the conveyor path, which can create resistance when packages are repositioned laterally during manual picks, merges, and intercepts. VectoRoller addresses this challenge with a wheel-based design that supports smoother lateral movement at high-interaction points along the conveyor.
VectoRoller incorporates a series of wheels mounted perpendicular to the roller’s rotation. These wheels rotate in the direction of lateral movement, helping reduce resistance when packages are repositioned across the conveyor surface.The design supports smoother lateral package movement while maintaining standard conveyor operation.
Engineered as a direct drop-in replacement for standard conveyor rollers, VectoRoller installs using common mounting methods and does not require conveyor system redesign. It is compatible with gravity and powered conveyor applications, including O-ring, poly-rib, and belt-driven live roller (BDLR) configurations, allowing facilities to improve lateral package movement while continuing to use existing conveyor infrastructure.
VectoRoller is designed for use at pick stations, manual divert points, merge and align zones, accumulation areas, and other locations where lateral package movement occurs repeatedly throughout daily operations. Configuration options such as wheel spacing, bearings, and drive styles allow the product to be tailored to specific application requirements.
“Across warehouses and distribution centers, operators regularly reposition packages laterally across conveyor rollers as part of their daily work,” said Luke Willemin, product manager for VectoRoller. “Traditional rollers are not optimized for that type of movement, which can increase resistance and wear over time. By reducing the force required to move packages sideways, VectoRoller™ is designed to support smoother handling and make high-interaction conveyor areas easier to work with.”
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