Abstract: A power and free roller conveyor has a plurality of spaced rollers defining a conveyor path and to each of which is fixed a drive that comprises the secondary of a linear induction motor. The primary of the linear induction motor is positioned adjacent the drivers to enable an interaction of magnetic flux and current resulting from the propagation of a magnetic wave along the primary to cause the drivers and the rollers to rotate. The speed, torque, and direction of rotation of the rollers can be controlled by a voltage and frequency control unit.