Diverters are used to split a single flow of product into two or more streams. Unlike transfers and some pushers, diverters always maintain product orientation. Diverters operate equal to or slightly faster than line speed enabling product to be handled ‘on the fly’. As a result diverters can handle high product throughput, in excess of 90 products per minute in some instances. Diverters are best suited to carton or packaged products with weights of less than 30 Kg. The main two types of diverter designs employ either swivelling driven rollers or tab chains in order to alter the product direction.