Abstract: A diverter for diverting articles travelling on a conveyor, comprises a diverter member (1) which is mounted on a linkage for movement into and out of the path of the articles and which has an elongate article contact surface to cooperate with the articles travelling on the conveyor. The linkage includes a pivotal connection (4a) with the diverter member (1) intermediate the length of the surface so that the diverter member (1) on contact with each article gives the article a sustained push to guide the article laterally of the conveying direction followed by a final nudge to complete the lateral displacement.