Transfer conveyor system

The present invention relates to conveyor systems, including systems for conveying containers, cans, bottles and/or other items on moving surfaces. The present invention also relates to systems and methods for transferring items from one conveyor to another. An apparatus is provided for transferring containers from one moving conveyor to another. The conveyors may be aligned with a common direction of travel. One or more guide rails may be provided to guide conveyed items through a curved transfer section. The conveyors may be supported on a modular support unit. In a preferred embodiment of the invention, a transfer table is located between incoming and outgoing conveyor support structures.