For nearly forty years, industry has been relying on Stewart Systems to engineer solutions for material handling needs. The Stewart Horizontal Switch was originally developed to handle oven fresh bread. We soon discovered that its delicate touch and robust design made it a perfect fit for numerous industrial applications. Our robotic automation group works hand in hand with the material handling group to smoothly execute the automation of your facility.

Today Stewart Horizontal Switches, Conveyor Systems, and Material Handling Equipment is found in numerous installations around the world. Count on Stewart Systems and discover how our innovative products will become solutions to your material handling challenges.

We are always ready to innovate, and we can fine tune our offerings to meet the needs of any industry.

Instantaneous, high-speed merge and sortation, to and from almost any number of conveyors, is what you get with the Stewart Horizontal Switch.

Multiple Flow Configurations Multiple Flow Configurationsare the fact of matter with the flexible design of our switches, they can easily Merge and / or divert across multiple lanes Combine from multiple to fewer lanes Distribute from fewer to multiple lanes Equal or surpass your production speed requirements A Wide Range Of Products are handled by the switches currently in service. We can easily meet the parameters below, and if you require, exceed them as well. Small (3.00" long) to large (30.00" long) Light (ounces per ft.) to heavy (100# per ft.) Fragile (glass) to rugged (tractor tires) Our high speed, flexible design, and multiple in-feed and discharge lane capabilities make the stewart Switch best in class for high speed product handling applications. Operating Details & Benefits Ideal for bottling, food processing, durable goods, bakery and warehouse applications Flexible product handling in continuous flow operations Easy operation, maintenance and control State-of-the-art components for reliable, trouble free operation Proven technology. Over 30 years, installed and continuously operating in distribution systems worldwide High speed, up to 300FPM, merging and / or sorting Contact Stewart Systems for a detailed application specific consultation, and discover how you can improve the efficiency of your distribution system with our horizontal switch The frames for Stewart Horizontal Switches are constructed of formed steel plate members. Product carriers are manufactured from ultra high molecular weight (UHMW) plastic. The side chain is fully guarded on the top and ends, and a roller chain carries the cross rods, tubes and pallets. Stainless steel construction is available for non-caustic performance in wash-down environments. The switch may also be coated with a wide range of colors of industrial paint. Stewart Switch Models Model 550 199 fpm (1.88" ctrs.), 266 fpm (2.5" ctrs.)* 5# / ft Standard 2" product carriers Spaced on 2.5" centers on the cross tubes A 50-pitch roller chain Model 750 319 fpm (3.00" ctrs.), 425 fpm (4.00" ctrs.)* 40# / ft Standard 3.5" product carriers Spaced on 4" centers on the cross tubes A 80-pitch roller chain Model 1000 318 fpm (3.00" ctrs.)* 100# / ft Standard 2.5" product carriers Spaced on 3" centers on the cross tubes A 60-pitch roller chain Model 1250 425 fpm (4.00" ctrs.)* 100# / ft Standard 3.5" product carriers Spaced on 4" centers on the cross tubes A 80-pitch roller chain