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High-Quality Expandable Flexible Conveyors from a Trusted UK Manufacturer

 

Our expandable flexible conveyors are designed to provide efficient, adaptable material handling across warehousing logistics areas, dispatch areas, manufacturing and production environments. Each flexible conveyor is manufactured to suit your specific workflow, space constraints, and operational requirements. These types of roller conveyors are simple and quick to operate, and the frame is mounted on castors, meaning it’s very easy to position when required. They are reliable, expandable conveyors designed and built in the UK.

Conveyor Systems is a professional UK manufacturer with over 30 years of experience in designing and producing high-quality flexible conveyors for a wide range of industries. Whether you need a standalone expandable conveyor for vehicle loading and unloading or a flexible solution to integrate into a larger conveyor system, our products offer the perfect balance of mobility, efficiency, and durability. We build all systems with high-quality components, tailored to your specifications, and at competitive prices.

 

Expandable flexible conveyors are ideal for operations where space is limited or layouts frequently change. Designed with extendable frames and mounted on castors, these conveyors can be easily positioned, expanded, or stored away when not in use. Available in gravity roller, skate wheel, and powered configurations, they provide a versatile solution for fast-paced environments such as dispatch, logistics, and goods-in areas. All equipment is UKCA and CE marked.

What Are Expandable Flexible Conveyors?

Expandable flexible conveyors (also known as flexible conveyors, expandable conveyors, or accordion conveyors) are versatile material handling systems designed to expand, contract, and adapt to changing operational needs. Unlike fixed systems such as belt conveyors or roller conveyors, these conveyors can be extended to reach loading areas or collapsed for compact storage when not in use.

Typically constructed with a scissor-style frame and mounted on castors, expandable conveyors are easy to move and position wherever they are needed. They are widely used in warehouses, distribution centres, and manufacturing environments where flexibility and space efficiency are essential.

How Do Flexible Conveyors Work?

Flexible conveyors operate using a series of rollers or skate wheels mounted within an extendable frame. As the conveyor is pulled open, the frame expands to create a continuous conveying surface. When pushed back together, it contracts into a compact footprint for easy storage.

Depending on your requirements, flexible conveyors can be:

  • Gravity-powered – using a slight decline for manual product movement
  • Powered – using motorised rollers for controlled and consistent flow

This makes them ideal for fast-paced environments where goods need to be moved quickly and efficiently with minimal setup time.

Key Benefits of Expandable Conveyors

Expandable flexible conveyors offer a range of advantages for businesses looking to improve efficiency without committing to fixed systems:

  • Space-saving design – expand when needed, store away when not in use
  • Highly mobile – mounted on castors for easy repositioning
  • Quick setup – no complex installation required
  • Versatile handling – suitable for boxes, cartons, and packaged goods
  • Cost-effective solution – ideal for temporary or changing workflows

Their adaptability makes them particularly useful in operations with fluctuating demand or limited floor space.

Where Are Flexible Conveyors Used?

Flexible conveyors are commonly used in environments where mobility and flexibility are key:

  • Loading and unloading vehicles in dispatch areas
  • Warehousing and distribution centres for order processing
  • Manufacturing facilities with changing production layouts
  • E-commerce operations handling high volumes of parcels

They are especially effective in goods-in and goods-out areas, where conveyor length and positioning often need to change throughout the day.

Types of Expandable Flexible Conveyors

We offer a range of expandable conveyor options to suit different applications:

  • Gravity roller flexible conveyors – ideal for heavier loads
  • Skate wheel flexible conveyors – best for lightweight packages
  • Powered flexible conveyors – for consistent, controlled movement
  • Telescopic and extendable systems – for reaching into vehicles or tight spaces

All systems can be tailored to your specific requirements and integrated into wider conveyor systems where needed.

Types of Loading & Unloading Conveyors

All conveyors are delivered fully assembled and ready for work, these are ideal for quick conveyor reconfiguration in busy warehouses or for receiving deliveries

  • PVC Roller Flexible Conveyor
  • PVC Skate Wheel Flexible Conveyor
  • BZP Roller Flexible Conveyor

  • BZP Skate Wheel Flexible Conveyor
  • Heavy Duty Flexible Conveyor
  • Powered Roller Flexible Conveyor

 

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PVC Rollers

Expandaveyor – Mobile plastic roller gravity flexible conveyor. Concertina lattice extends into straights or bends. Height adjustable.

 

Side Frame Material Mild steel
Side Frame Finish Bright Zinc plated
Roller Diameter 40mm or 50mm
Roller Material PVC
Roller Pitch 125mm when fully extended (pitch restrictions options available for smaller products)
Standard Heights 470-700mm, 580-900mm, 670-1100mm, 850-1425mm & 920-1500mm
Standard Widths 300, 400, 500, 600, 700, 800, 900, 1000 & 1200mm
Standard Lengths (Closed - Open) 740mm - 1,500mm
940mm - 2,000mm
1,360mm - 3,000mm
1,560mm - 3,500mm
1,980mm - 4,500mm
2,180mm - 5,000mm
2,600mm - 6,000mm
2,800mm - 6,500mm
3,220mm - 7,500mm
3,420mm - 8,000mm
3,840mm - 9,000mm
4,040mm - 9,500mm
Series Options & Accessories
  • End stop plate & End stop roller
  • Drop down Endstop plate & Drop down Endstop roller
  • Connecting hooks
  • Mobile support stands – fully adjustable
  • 100mm & 125mm diameter castor options
  • Dump Table / Impact Table
  • Can be joined by other conveyors to make system



PVC Skate Wheels

Expandaveyor – Mobile plastic skate wheel gravity flexible conveyor. Concertina lattice extends into straights or bends. Height adjustable.

 




BZP Rollers (Bright Zinc Plated)

Expandaveyor – Mobile steel roller gravity flexible conveyor. Concertina lattice extends into straights or bends. Height adjustable.

 




BZP Skate Wheels (Bright Zinc Plated)

Expandaveyor – Mobile steel skate wheel gravity flexible conveyor. Concertina lattice extends into straights or bends. Height adjustable.

 



Heavy Duty Flexible Conveyors

Heavy Duty Expandaveyor – Mobile gravity flexible conveyor. Strong knee-braced concertina lattice extends into straights or bends.



Flexible Powered Roller Conveyor

Powered flexible conveyor. Band driven roller extending concertina conveyor. Adjustable in height & length. Can be manipulated into bends or straights.



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All the conveyors shown below were manufactured for our customers in our UK based factory.

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SPG Conveyors are used daily by a wide range of third-party logistics, manufacturing, food production, and product assembly businesses in the UK.

We offer tailored solutions to suit our customers' needs:

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Email: sales@conveyorsystems.co.uk