Skate wheel conveyors consist of small skate wheels mounted on a series of axles attached to rigid or flexible frames. The wheels allow boxes, totes, and other loads with firm, flat bottoms to roll along the conveyors from one location to another, reducing the effort it takes to move the loads. These unpowered (gravity-flow) conveyor systems use a downward slope or a manual push to move loads down the line. They require less force or slope to move loads and are better at maintaining the orientation of loads as they travel around curves than roller conveyors. These conveyors can be reconfigured for temporary applications. Gate kits, transition sections, and other components can be added to customize the conveyors for a particular application. Skate wheel conveyors and components are typically used for moving items in warehouses, package handling areas, manufacturing facilities, and distribution centers.