Frequently Asked Questions about the Rolflor Cargo Handling System

Is the belt continuous?
No. The "belt" is similar to a roll of firm in a camera. It is pulled between two winding drums. To load the trailer the front drum is engaged and to unload the trailer the rear drum is engaged.

How is the belt powered?
Hydraulic power provides the force required to drive the belt winding drums that in turn move the belt system. This hydraulic power can be supplied from a variety of sources including a wet kit (PTO) on the tractor, or an electrohydraulic power pack mounted on the trailer.

How many years will the system last?
While it is dependant on many factors, the Rolflor™ system is built to last on average, over 7 years. Some systems are still operating after 12 years of everyday use.

What kind of trailer do I need?
Closed van or open top..... 45, 48, 53 foot.....even flatbeds. The system can be installed in almost any trailer. This question most often arises when a potential customer is considering using trailers from their existing fleet. Regardless of size or shape, the thing to remember is that the Rolflor™ system is built to last many years and should be installed on a trailer in very good condition.

How is the system loaded?
A trailer equipped with a Rolflor™ system can be loaded several ways. It can be "tailgate" loaded; that is, two pallets can be loaded at the rear of the trailer then moved forward with the belt. This allows the trailer to be completely loaded without the forklift entering the trailer. This is particularly helpful when the forklift is operating at ground level. To attain maximum efficiency, the trailer is loaded from a dock mounted conveyor. This allows a pre-staged load to be moved onto the trailer in less than four minutes.

How much does the system weigh?
Depending on the base system and options chosen, the system weighs between 4,500 and 6,000 pounds. Increases in productivity and throughput more than compensate for what may seem to be a significant affect on payload capacity.

Does the sytem require much maintenance?
On average, the Rolflor™ system requires less than 5 hours per month to maintain. It requires no special tools or materials, and maintenance training is provided with your initial purchase.

What type of loads will the system move?
Because the "Load Belt", which carries the load, is the full width of the trailer floor, loads of any footprint may be hauled in a Rolflor™ equipped trailer. Bulk loads, pallets, totes, racks, floor-loaded boxes or cartons, drums, rolls of paper or fabric, and a mixture of loads have been successully loaded and unloaded with the Rolflor™ system.

What kind of warranty does the system have?
The Rolflor™ system comes with a full one year warranty from the date the system goes into operation.