ANALYSIS AND OPTIMIZATION OF GRAVITY ROLLER CONVEYOR USING ANSYS

The main objective of this study is to explore the analysis of Gravity roller conveyor. This has entailed performing a detailed Study of existing Gravity Roller Conveyor system and optimize the critical part like roller, C-channel etc. by using composite material, so to minimize the overall weight of the assembly without hampering its structural strength. A proper Finite Element Model is developed using Cad software Pro/E Wildfire 5. Results of Static, Modal and Transient analysis of existing design and optimized design are compared. The material used for roller and C-channel frame is a composite material i.e. carbon fiber.