Abstract: A guide rail system for guiding containers moved by a conveyor defining a path with a straight or curved segment. The guide rail system is adjustable such that by engaging a single mechanism, the distance between a pair of rails (one rail on each side of the conveyor) is changed across multiple conveyor segments (straight and/or curved). The invention provides an adjustable guide rail system for use in connection with a conveying surface capable of moving with respect to the guide rail system.

Abstract: A transfer conveyor for transferring conveyed items between two main conveyors, each having a flexible conveying surface reeved about an end sprocket that is large with respect to the conveyed items. The transfer conveyor includes a deck having two ends, each having a nose bar. At least one tensioning idler wheel is slidably mounted to the transfer conveyor frame, and a drive wheel is rotatably mounted to the frame. A transfer conveyor belt is routed about the drive wheel, over the tensioning idler wheel, over the deck, and back to the drive wheel. A dead plate is positioned between one of the nose bars and one of the main conveyors, at a level even with the top of the belt. The deck is expandable, formed of two interlaced finger plates, each having a respective nose bar at one end and finger(s) extending away from the nose bar.

Abstract: A guide rail system for guiding containers moved by a conveyor defining a path with a straight or curved segment. The guide rail system is adjustable such that by engaging a single mechanism, the distance between a pair of rails (one rail on each side of the conveyor) is changed across multiple conveyor segments (straight and/or curved). The invention provides an adjustable guide rail system for use in connection with a conveying surface capable of moving with respect to the guide rail system.

Abstract: A mounting clip connected to a conveyor frame for supporting the wear strip with respect to the frame. The mounting clip includes a grip plate having a base portion, and a pierce portion joined to the base portion at a bend, the pierce portion having a tooth protruding from the pierce portion at an edge of the pierce portion opposite the bend. The mounting clip further includes a second plate having a second plate base portion and a riser portion. A stud is connected to the second plate base portion and passes through the base portion of the grip plate and through a portion of the conveyor frame. A nut is threaded onto the stud, thereby capturing the portion of the conveyor frame. The wear strip is captured between the pierce portion and the riser portion upon installation and the tooth penetrates the wear strip upon installation.

Abstract: A mounting clip connected to a conveyor frame for supporting the wear strip with respect to the frame. The mounting clip includes a grip plate having a base portion, and a pierce portion joined to the base portion at a bend, the pierce portion having a tooth protruding from the pierce portion at an edge of the pierce portion opposite the bend. The mounting clip further includes a second plate having a second plate base portion and a riser portion. A stud is connected to the second plate base portion and passes through the base portion of the grip plate and through a portion of the conveyor frame. A nut is threaded onto the stud, thereby capturing the portion of the conveyor frame. The wear strip is captured between the pierce portion and the riser portion upon installation and the tooth penetrates the wear strip upon installation.