Right Angle Transfer (RAT)

The Innoveyance Right Angle Transfer (RAT) moves loads 90° from one conveyor line to another, changing product flow direction with positive, controlled drive. A core device on any corrugated or packaging line, the RAT redirects bundles and loads cleanly where layouts turn.

Change flow direction without manual handling

Plant layouts rarely run in a straight line. The RAT takes a load traveling one way and transfers it 90° onto a connecting line, using interleaved powered conveyor or chain elements to lift and carry product in the new direction. No operators, no forklifts, no lost time at the corner.

Configured to your product and rate

Whether moving corrugated bundles, cartons, or palletized loads, the RAT is sized for product weight, footprint, and throughput. It integrates directly with Innoveyance roller and chain conveyors to build turns, merges, and diverts into the line.

The US-made RAT alternative

Right-angle transfers and load-positioning devices are offered by several import and regional suppliers. Innoveyance builds the RAT in the US with engineer-to-order sizing and US-based service. Every system is engineered, built, and supported in the United States, so lead times, customization, and service stay close to your plant — not an ocean away.

SPECIFICATIONS

Specification	Detail
Function	Transfers loads 90° between conveyor lines
Drive	Positive powered conveyor/chain transfer
Product handled	Corrugated bundles, cartons, palletized loads
Use	Turns, merges, diverts in line layout
Integration	Roller and chain conveyors, pallet handling
Build / support	Engineered, manufactured, and serviced in the USA

Category: Devices

The Right Angle Transfer (RAT) conveyor changes flow direction and is also used for palletizing and transfer of product onto protective base sheets (requires optional sheet clamp). Optional overstroke ensures product is fully transferred onto a parallel conveyor. It is an integral part of a Non-Power (NP), Power Live (PLR), or Power Accumulating (PARC) roller conveyor. As an integral transfer component, the Pallet Roller Conveyor supports heavy-conveyance and end-of-line systems.

Transfer Head: 4ʺ high x 15ʺ long with 1/2ʺ steel side plates and structural-angle cross-bars, driven by two #60 chains on a common 1-1/2ʺ dia. shaft in precision pillow-block bearings. The head rides in a structural-steel guide with two idler bearings and one support wheel per side. Optional wiper strip for sheet transfer; optional 12ʺ and 48ʺ head extensions for more contact and stability.

Drive: 1 HP totally enclosed, industrial-rated 1750 RPM motor on an in-line reducer (grease-filled, maintenance-free for two years), located within and under the device. A rotary limit switch with #40 chain and sprocket sets adjustable forward and rear head positions.

Preassembly: Unit is wired and (when applicable) plumbed to a junction box at the factory; roller brake is mounted and plumbed (when applicable) at the factory.

For a broader look at how right angle transfers fit into a plant layout, see our corrugated material handling guide.

Features

Bridge: Optional bridge extensions available; standard length 2ʹ.
Conveyor Height: 12ʺ TOR minimum, with leg and device extensions available for other heights.
Speed: 45, 60 FPM available.
Capacity: 5,000 lbs. maximum.
Voltage: 230/460 volt, 3 phase, 60 hertz with 115 volt single-phase control voltage.

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FAQs

Q: What is a right angle transfer (RAT) conveyor?

A: A right angle transfer moves a load 90° from one conveyor line onto another, changing flow direction with positive powered drive. It redirects bundles, cartons, and pallets cleanly where the layout turns — without manual handling.

Q: Who makes right angle transfer conveyors for corrugated plants?

A: Innoveyance designs and builds the Right Angle Transfer (RAT) in the United States for corrugated and packaging plants, engineered to your product weight, footprint, and throughput with US-based service.

Q: What is the difference between a RAT and a chain transfer (ACT)?

A: Both change direction 90°. The ACT uses pop-up chains rising through a roller bed and excels at heavy pallets; the RAT is a broader right-angle transfer device configured for bundles, cartons, or loads depending on the application.

Q: Is the RAT made in the USA?

A: Yes. Innoveyance engineers, manufactures, and services the Right Angle Transfer in the United States.

Right Angle Transfer (RAT)